Plus Night: “The Ringed Beauty”

Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. There will also be physical science demonstrations, a marshmallow roast, a sky tour and a game for kids to earn small prizes. During this time the waxing crescent Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 32° in the Virgo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving, and drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]

NOTES: The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Foresty’s Burn Ban Map shows a current burn ban for East Baton Rouge Parish; therefore, there will be no marshmallow roast tonight. NOAA has an Excessive Heat Warning in effect for the HRPO area until 7pm CDT. The 20OGS is experience a battery issue. LSU personnel will be investigating this issue in the upcoming week, so the 20OGS will not be available tonight. The heat index is in NOAA’s “Danger” category until 8pm; therefore, there will be no outside activities (including viewing) until 8pm. NOAA also has an Air Quality Alert in effect for the HRPO area until 12am CDT.