Baton Rouge Astronomical Society

The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society is an organization created and sustained by people who share a common interest in amateur astronomy. Established in 1981, and with about 100 members currently, BRAS is a meeting place for amateur astronomers in and around the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area.

BRAS membership is a varied collection of individuals. Some members, new to amateur astronomy, are seeking to learn the basics such as, "How do I learn about the night sky? How does the solar system really work? What is a black hole? What is the best telescope for me? How do I get started in astrophotography?" Other members may be quite experienced in such areas as the visual night sky, cosmology, observing techniques, setting circles, astrophotography, optics, and telescope making. Most members, however, are amateurs with a love of the night sky who enjoy sharing their interest with others.