While many are accomplished observers and astrophotographers, others are new to the hobby. The LCAS tries to respond to all levels of interest.
Various members own large telescopes, some of which they've built themselves from scratch.
On the other hand, some members don't own any telescope at all, but simply enjoy observing the night sky with their unaided eyes. Moreover, astronomy is probably the only science where an amateur can make a positive contribution through careful observations. Last updated on December 11, 1998.