Member Stargazing Schedule

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The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society will hold monthly stargazing sessions for club members at our dark observing site located near Maringouin, LA. A map of the BRAS Dark Site can be viewed here.

If you are a BRAS member, and would like to be placed on the Stargaze e-mail list, please write to Observing Chairman Art Barrios.

These Stargazing Sessions are for Members of BRAS Only

You can also get up to the minute stargaze information by calling the Stargaze Line at (641) 715-3900 Extension: 26184. Please arrive around sunset to allow time for setup. If you must arrive after dark, please be considerate of others trying to observe and please minimize lighting on the site. Should the primary observation date be canceled due to weather, the cloud date shown on the schedule will be held, weather permitting. Observing will be held on the cloud date only if the primary observation date was canceled.

Directions to BRAS Dark Sky Site

From Baton Rouge take I-10 west about 19 miles from the Mississippi River Bridge. Take exit 135, LA Hwy. 3000, to Ramah-Maringouin exit. Go north about 100 feet. You will see a bait shop on left, turn left here. Go about 200 feet, you will see a gas station on right, turn right. Go about 400 feet until you come to the levee, turn left (south). Go 1.6 miles down the gravel road along the levee. You will see a road on right going up onto the levee, turn on this road and either stop on top of the levee or directly on the other side.

Lighting Rules in Affect After Dark

1) Must use red lighting only, no white lights.

2) Use parking lights only when entering the site after dark to help others keep their eyes dark adapted or to not ruin photographs being taken by other members.

Other Rules When Using The Observing Site

Please pick up after yourself and leave the site as you found it. Remember, we are guest at this site and are given the privilege to use it.

Last updated on Thursday, March 04, 2010 7:40 AM