Benefits

The PAS conducts a General Meeting, open to the public, once a month. These meetings include PAS business discussion and a presentation on a topic of general interest to amateur astronomers. Meetings may also include astrophotos by members taken during recent sky events. Information is exchanged in a friendly and social atmosphere following the adjournment of the meeting. Casual observing is sometimes held in the parking lot - weather permitting. See the Events Calendar for dates.

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The Sandras-Paulk Memorial Observing Site (SPMOS) is located in Franklinton, Louisiana, approximately a one hour drive north of New Orleans. The site is situated on three acres of land, surrounded by a developing pine forest. The area is rural and provides a unique setting for observing. Dark skies here are as good as it gets in Southern Louisiana.

SPMOS SITE FEATURES:

• A 3m observa-dome, housing a Celestron 11" Schmidt Cassegrain.
• A utility barn that stores maintenance equipment.
• A heated and air conditioned bunkhouse that sleeps 10, including a bathroom facility consisting of a toilet, sink, shower and new water heater that helps to make the SPMOS one of the finest Dark Sky Observing Sites in the country.
• 120 volt power is available on the observing field & picnic area.

These events are open to members only!

• Past issues of PAS newsletters are stored here in the document library
• Unlimited storage of members astro-photos

Members are entitled to discounts on Sky and Telescope and Astronomy magazine

Observed each year by the PAS with exhibits and a star party for the public

Many informal events are held throughout the year

• Opportunity for you to share your telescope and knowledge of the night sky with our neighbors
• Brush up on your speaking skills by presenting astronomy topics in the local community or at one of our PAS meetings