LCAS Information for Educators

If you are a teacher, scout leader or librarian, you might be looking for ways to connect kids (and adults) with learning about science. Astronomy is a visible, interactive science that kids can continue to enjoy long after their initial introduction. Kids and astronomy are a great combination when properly mixed.

Our club has always been eager to help share the fun of astronomy with kids and adults. We can present a "star party" at your location. We can help you pick a night and a time that works with your organization but also presents the best that the sky can offer to your audience. LCAS volunteer astronomers will give your visitors a tour of interesting objects in the sky. We can show things like the moon, planets, star clusters and multiple star systems from almost any location. In darker locations we can show gas clouds where stars are being born or the leftovers from the explosions of dying stars. And with luck we might see a satellite, a meteor, a comet or the northern lights.

LCAS presents star parties at libraries, schools, and scout meetings. We've even presented one at a charity event at a race track! LCAS delivers star parties at no charge as part of our club charter and in compliance with our IRS designation as a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

This page last updated on November 28, 2007