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Solar Viewing

October 25 @ 11:15 am - 2:15 pm

Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in four different manners (indirectly onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, directly in hydrogen-alpha wavelength and directly in calcium-K wavelength) will take place. During this time the Sun will be in the constellation Virgo at a maximum altitude of 47°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]

NOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 49%, sky cover 74%, relative humidity 77%, temperature 26C, wind SE 10 km/h

Details

  • Date: October 25
  • Time:
    11:15 am - 2:15 pm
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Venue

  • Highland Road Park Observatory

Organizer

  • BREC, LSU, BRAS
  • Phone 768-9948