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Solar Viewing

July 27 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

If there is no rain, viewing will be attempted at least until 1pm.

Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners (indirectly onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light and directly in hydrogen-alpha wavelength) will take place. During this time the Sun will be in the constellation Cancer at a maximum altitude of 79°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]

NOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 36%, sky cover 45%, relative humidity 83%, temperature 30C, heat index 38C, wind SW 3 km/hr.

Details

Date:
July 27
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Highland Road Park Observatory

Organizer

BREC, LSU, BRAS
Phone
768-9948
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