Geminid Meteor Shower

Highland Road Park Observatory

The Geminid meteors, in addition to being part of one of the most reliable showers of the year, are quite intriguing and were first noticed in the 1860s. For this one viewing ...

Friday Night Lecture Series: “Journeys to the Moon”

Highland Road Park Observatory

Since antiquity, humankind has been voyaging to the Moon with imagination and curiosity. This presentation helmed by Center Supervisor James DeOliveira introduces the beginners to making his or her own ...

Evening Sky Viewing

Highland Road Park Observatory

Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 78° in Taurus. Please keep ...

Light Pollution Committee Meeting

Highland Road Park Observatory

The Light Pollution Committee is an education effort overseen by the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society. The public is invited. The LPC teaches people what light pollution is, what the different ...

Evening Sky Viewing

Highland Road Park Observatory

Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the Full Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 73° in Taurus. Please keep headlights ...

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