[November monthly LVAS meeting] The Brightness of the Void: A Look at the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Join us for the November 2026 monthly meeting of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society at the Dale Etheridge Planetarium. This event is free and open to the public. (Just show up!) We start at 7:30pm on First Thursdays. Parking is free in the adjacent lots.
Our monthly presentations are on a variety of topics and different each month. We welcome everyone including first timers and no special scientific knowledge is needed to attend our meetings, they're for everyone. At our meetings, we also discuss upcoming stargazing nights and events, which are almost always free or low-cost.
Note: Facebook incorrectly shows the location as an on-campus restaurant. See details at the end of this event post for details on where to go, and where to park for free.
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THIS MONTH'S PRESENTATION: The Brightness of the Void, presented by Leslie Heid, Laser Scientist and former Deep Space Network Mission Modeler for NASA.
Join us as we explore the infinite and often invisible rainbow that fills our cosmos, including an in-depth discussion of the electromagnetic spectrum and its use in deep space communications. We'll even engage in an experiment designed to pull apart the hidden rainbows that surround us daily.
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ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFO FOR YOUR VISIT:
♿ Accessibility: The Planetarium is on the first floor and is wheelchair accessible. An accessible restroom with an automatic door is available on the same floor.
First time coming to a general meeting? We welcome you! Here are some tips to make it easy for you!
--Get there a little early to snag a seat.
--Parking is free in either of the two lots next to the Planetarium.
--And here's how to find it:
1) Navigate/map to "CSN Planetarium Parking".
2) Park in that lot, or the larger lot just before it. Both are accessible from the road after you turn off of East Cheyenne Ave. Parking is free.
3) Next to both parking lots is a drop-off car loop that is near the Planetarium entrance, which is just behind it. You'll see a large letter "S" on a building; go just to the right of the "S" building. Go into the doors that say "SOUTH ENTRANCE" in big letters.
4) You will see a bench seat; the Planetarium door is just a few steps further. Come on in and take any open theater seat.