As we approach the beginning of 2024's Winter, this once-only discussion will outline the many different ways the upcoming four to five years will see incredible growth locally and beyond ...
Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing crescent Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 20° in Capricornus. Please keep ...
A kite is a heavier-than-air "wing" that flies on the currents while directed by a control line. If a parachute can help bring a rover safely to the Martian landscape, ...
Jupiter is exactly 180 degrees from the Sun, rising as the Sun is setting. On this night we are the closest we'll be to Jupiter all year! Weather permitting, viewing ...
For over four decades the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society has educated countless numbers of citizens in the joys of planetary and deep-sky gazing, and factors to consider when buying a ...
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 ...
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 ...
The 20OGS will not be available due to ongoing LSU maintenance. Viewing will take place on the front pad. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. ...
Cadets will investigate the flying machines that have been with us for over a century.
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 ...
The 20OGS will not be available due to ongoing LSU maintenance. Viewing will take place on the front pad. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. ...
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 ...
BREC Education Program Specialist 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 ...
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 ...
The etymology of a word is basically its "biography". Cadets will learn the origins of the words that denote the objects and concepts prevalent in astronomy.
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 ...
The last open Friday of December is devoted to premiering much of the 2025 schedule (lectures, camps, celestial events, special programs, classes and guests).
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 program offers advanced topics, activity extensions and all-new games and demonstrations to older youth. Certificates are earned and archived as well as modern experiments take place. There are also giveaways ...
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 ...
Campers will build and fly a single-stage chemical rocket, while learning about the latest upcoming missions and space news! All materials are supplied; campers will need a sack lunch and ...
