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SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing crescent Moon will be below the horizon. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-44/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231129T021649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T021649Z
UID:2818-1702668600-1702672200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Apollo 8 55th Anniversary"
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, men would be launched from Earth atop the enormous Saturn V–and men would travel around the Moon. Former HRPO Center Supervisor Tom Northrop recounts the thrilling challenge and the exploits of the brave crew (Borman\, Lovell and Anders) during this historic anniversary for a historic flight. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-apollo-8-55th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T010000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231129T021302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T021907Z
UID:2816-1702501200-1702515600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Geminid Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION: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 period the public is welcome to arrive for sky viewing. Due to the light pollution problem here in the Baton Rouge area\, it is feasible to attempt viewing of this major shower only during its peak time. The waxing crescent Moon will be below the horizon. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/geminid-meteor-shower/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231129T020600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T020600Z
UID:2813-1702321200-1702328400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Baton Rouge Astronomical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For over four decades the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society has educated countless numbers of citizens in the joys of planetary and deep-sky gazing\, the perils of light pollution and factors to consider when buying a pair of binoculars or a telescope. Over the years BRAS members have constructed their own telescopes and photographic platforms; and imaged comets\, earned observing certificates and discovered asteroids. Anyone interested in learning more about BRAS is invited to attend. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/baton-rouge-astronomical-society-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231129T020321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T020321Z
UID:2811-1702317600-1702321200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Light Pollution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you a local skygazer\, homeowner\, business owner\, science teacher or stakeholder interested reclaiming a natural sky above HRPO and its surrounding while simultaneously saving money and energy\, and making driving safer? This meeting (open to the public) is a sounding board for real-life solutions to the light pollution problem. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/light-pollution-committee-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231128T004900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T004900Z
UID:2783-1702150200-1702159200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning crescent Moon will be below the horizon. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-43/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231128T004505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T004616Z
UID:2780-1702116000-1702123200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "The Gemini Program"
DESCRIPTION:Cadets will become immersed in the “bridge” between the Mercury and Apollo programs. Twelve missions over five years perfected the launch of two astronauts together and saw the first American spacewalk! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531990.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-the-gemini-program/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231128T003422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T003422Z
UID:2778-1702067400-1702072800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning crescent Moon will be below the horizon. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-42/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231128T003022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T003022Z
UID:2776-1702063800-1702067400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Wonders of the Winter Sky"
DESCRIPTION:BREC Education Curator Amy Northrop will take the audience on a fascinating tour of Baton Rouge’s winter season. She’ll highlight the celestial gems that will sparkle throughout the next three months—gems visitors will be able to see live if they continue to visit HRPO! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-wonders-of-the-winter-sky-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231128T002527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T002617Z
UID:2773-1701621000-1701626400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Mercurian Elongation
DESCRIPTION:Periodically Mercury reaches the greatest angular separation in the sky (elongation) from the Sun. This is the safest time for amateurs to view Mercury. Come to the Burbank Soccer Complex! Weather permitting\, the planet will appear as a “half-Mercury”. Jupiter and Saturn will also be seen. One visible pass is predicted. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/mercurian-elongation-3/
LOCATION:Burbank Soccer Complex\, 12400 Burbank Drive\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231128T000953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T001313Z
UID:2768-1701545400-1701554400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous Moon will be below the horizon. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-41/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231128T000431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T000431Z
UID:2766-1701511200-1701518400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Orion's Neighborhood"
DESCRIPTION:Using the brilliant constellation Orion as a starting area\, Cadets will receive invaluable tools for amateur skygazing science at HRPO\, on vacation and at home–and will create a personal Orion keepsake! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531990.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-orions-neighborhood/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T215026
CREATED:20231127T233006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T225650Z
UID:2761-1701459000-1701462600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Sun-Earth-Moon Connection"
DESCRIPTION:THIS LECTURE IS POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 2024 DUE TO FLOODING CONCERNS. THERE WILL BE NO EVENING SKY VIEWING TONIGHT. HRPO IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC TONIGHT. \nSolar Cycle 25 is predicted to peak in 2024. Debates on how to take care of our home planet continue. The Artemis program is returning human beings to the Moon. They are all connected! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-sun-earth-moon-connection/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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