Las Vegas Astronomical Society
@lasvegasastronomy.bsky.social
501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting amateur astronomy in Southern Nevada. We aim to grow interest in astronomy and dark sky preservation through community events and outreach. Events are free and open to the public.
lvastronomy.org
lvastronomy.org
Hope to see you there!
April 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hope to see you there!
🚨APRIL MONTHLY MEETING🚨
Astronomy for Disables Veterans
🗓️April 3rd, 2025
🕧7:30 pm
📍CSN Planetarium
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Free & open to the public!
Astronomy for Disables Veterans
🗓️April 3rd, 2025
🕧7:30 pm
📍CSN Planetarium
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Free & open to the public!
April 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🚨APRIL MONTHLY MEETING🚨
Astronomy for Disables Veterans
🗓️April 3rd, 2025
🕧7:30 pm
📍CSN Planetarium
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Free & open to the public!
Astronomy for Disables Veterans
🗓️April 3rd, 2025
🕧7:30 pm
📍CSN Planetarium
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Free & open to the public!
LVAS invites you to...
🌌ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK🌌
@ SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH STATE PARK 🐎
Saturday, Feb 8th, 2025
5pm - 7:30pm
$10/vehicle entry fee CASH ONLY
🌌ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK🌌
@ SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH STATE PARK 🐎
Saturday, Feb 8th, 2025
5pm - 7:30pm
$10/vehicle entry fee CASH ONLY
February 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
LVAS invites you to...
🌌ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK🌌
@ SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH STATE PARK 🐎
Saturday, Feb 8th, 2025
5pm - 7:30pm
$10/vehicle entry fee CASH ONLY
🌌ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK🌌
@ SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH STATE PARK 🐎
Saturday, Feb 8th, 2025
5pm - 7:30pm
$10/vehicle entry fee CASH ONLY
🚨FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING🚨
Thursday, Feb 6th, 2025
7:30pm to ~9:30pm
This month's special topic:
Kim Garrison Means introduces the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
📍Dale Etheridge Planetarium @ CSN
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Free & open to the public.
No registration required.
Thursday, Feb 6th, 2025
7:30pm to ~9:30pm
This month's special topic:
Kim Garrison Means introduces the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
📍Dale Etheridge Planetarium @ CSN
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Free & open to the public.
No registration required.
January 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
🚨FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING🚨
Thursday, Feb 6th, 2025
7:30pm to ~9:30pm
This month's special topic:
Kim Garrison Means introduces the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
📍Dale Etheridge Planetarium @ CSN
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Free & open to the public.
No registration required.
Thursday, Feb 6th, 2025
7:30pm to ~9:30pm
This month's special topic:
Kim Garrison Means introduces the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
📍Dale Etheridge Planetarium @ CSN
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Free & open to the public.
No registration required.
The Triangulum Galaxy 🌌 is a spiral galaxy 2.73 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Triangulum
It is the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, behind Andromeda & our home the Milky Way
📸 Allen W. Stewart
It is the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, behind Andromeda & our home the Milky Way
📸 Allen W. Stewart
January 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The Triangulum Galaxy 🌌 is a spiral galaxy 2.73 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Triangulum
It is the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, behind Andromeda & our home the Milky Way
📸 Allen W. Stewart
It is the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, behind Andromeda & our home the Milky Way
📸 Allen W. Stewart
🚨Public Stargazing Event🚨
The Rangers at Lake Mead NRA & LVAS invite you to
✨ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK ✨
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
5pm - 9pm
Boulder Beach Picnic Area
N Boulder Beach Picnic Access Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005
No registration required
Park entrance fee MAY be required ($25/car)
The Rangers at Lake Mead NRA & LVAS invite you to
✨ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK ✨
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
5pm - 9pm
Boulder Beach Picnic Area
N Boulder Beach Picnic Access Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005
No registration required
Park entrance fee MAY be required ($25/car)
January 14, 2025 at 12:35 AM
🚨Public Stargazing Event🚨
The Rangers at Lake Mead NRA & LVAS invite you to
✨ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK ✨
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
5pm - 9pm
Boulder Beach Picnic Area
N Boulder Beach Picnic Access Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005
No registration required
Park entrance fee MAY be required ($25/car)
The Rangers at Lake Mead NRA & LVAS invite you to
✨ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK ✨
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
5pm - 9pm
Boulder Beach Picnic Area
N Boulder Beach Picnic Access Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005
No registration required
Park entrance fee MAY be required ($25/car)
Caldwell 49 - Rosette Nebula
📸 Mark Twyman
📍Lake Las Vegas
📸 Mark Twyman
📍Lake Las Vegas
January 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Caldwell 49 - Rosette Nebula
📸 Mark Twyman
📍Lake Las Vegas
📸 Mark Twyman
📍Lake Las Vegas
Orion Nebula 🏹
📸 Les Atterbury
Taken using:
Apertura 75Q scope with ZWO AM3 mount
ASI294MC Pro camera with Antlia Triband RGB filter
📸 Les Atterbury
Taken using:
Apertura 75Q scope with ZWO AM3 mount
ASI294MC Pro camera with Antlia Triband RGB filter
January 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Orion Nebula 🏹
📸 Les Atterbury
Taken using:
Apertura 75Q scope with ZWO AM3 mount
ASI294MC Pro camera with Antlia Triband RGB filter
📸 Les Atterbury
Taken using:
Apertura 75Q scope with ZWO AM3 mount
ASI294MC Pro camera with Antlia Triband RGB filter
Sun Mosaic - 5 Panels
📸 Paul Margolies
Imaged with Lunt 130MT
Double stacked with Coronado SM90II
ZWO 678mm
Stitched with Microsoft Ice
Captured in Sharpcap Pro
Processed with AS4, ImPPG, Photoshop 2025
📸 Paul Margolies
Imaged with Lunt 130MT
Double stacked with Coronado SM90II
ZWO 678mm
Stitched with Microsoft Ice
Captured in Sharpcap Pro
Processed with AS4, ImPPG, Photoshop 2025
January 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Sun Mosaic - 5 Panels
📸 Paul Margolies
Imaged with Lunt 130MT
Double stacked with Coronado SM90II
ZWO 678mm
Stitched with Microsoft Ice
Captured in Sharpcap Pro
Processed with AS4, ImPPG, Photoshop 2025
📸 Paul Margolies
Imaged with Lunt 130MT
Double stacked with Coronado SM90II
ZWO 678mm
Stitched with Microsoft Ice
Captured in Sharpcap Pro
Processed with AS4, ImPPG, Photoshop 2025
🚨 MONTHLY MEETING ALERT 🚨
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Special Topic: Intro to Astrophotography
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
No registration required!
Dale Etheridge Planetarium @ CSN
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Special Topic: Intro to Astrophotography
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
No registration required!
Dale Etheridge Planetarium @ CSN
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
December 23, 2024 at 1:28 AM
🚨 MONTHLY MEETING ALERT 🚨
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Special Topic: Intro to Astrophotography
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
No registration required!
Dale Etheridge Planetarium @ CSN
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Special Topic: Intro to Astrophotography
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
No registration required!
Dale Etheridge Planetarium @ CSN
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Soul Nebula IC 1848
📸 LVAS member TJ Ybareche
📸 LVAS member TJ Ybareche
December 23, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Soul Nebula IC 1848
📸 LVAS member TJ Ybareche
📸 LVAS member TJ Ybareche