Baton Rouge Astronomical Society

Astronomy at the LASM

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Event

Prior to our club meeting at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum this month, we'll be on hand to offer some demos, solar observing and just general astro-knowledge to the patrons of the Museum. 

This is also FREE First Sunday so admission to the LASM is FREE!! (That includes all Planetarium shows!!)

Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024

Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Central

Location: Lousiana Art and Science Museum
100 S. River Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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Information for Visitors

Location Details

Lousiana Art and Science Museum

100 S. River Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
This was a great visit to the LASM on FREE First Sunday. The Museum had about 750 visitors and almost half of them came over and interacted with us personally. Very busy afternoon!
Photo From Astronomy at the LASM
Club members John and Scott can be seen talking about our Solar System and gravity wells at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum. Image by Ben Toman
Photo From Astronomy at the LASM
Club members John, Susan, Annette, Chris and Roz holding court at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum with Roz playing the jester! Image by Ben Toman

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