- This event has passed.
Solar Viewing
August 30 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cancelled. HRPO will close at 1pm.
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 Leo at a maximum altitude of 68°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
NOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 38%, sky cover 55%, relative humidity 88%, temperature 28C, wind N 7 km/h