• Friday Night Lecture Series: “The Bayou Blizzard”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    The winter storm that arrived in January was a truly unique weather event for Louisiana. Never before had our state experienced record snow and record cold in such a singular event. ...

  • Evening Sky Viewing

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    The 20OGS will be closed. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the First Quarter Moon will be at a maximum altitude of ...

  • Science Academy: “Clouds”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    They bring storms and herald winds, but they also add nuance to a view of the Moon and assist in creating atmospheric phenomena. Cadets know--clouds are our friends!

  • Evening Sky Viewing

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    The 20OGS will be closed. 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 ...

  • Friday Night Lecture Series: “Apollo 13”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    "Okay, Houston, we've had a problem here." That chilling statement was transmitted through space from the brave crew to Mission Control. It soon became clear to Commander James Lovell, Command ...

  • 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 38° in Virgo. Please keep ...

  • Science Academy: “The Hubble Space Telescope”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    Thirty-five years ago an incredible mission introduced kids to visual insights of the stars and constellations not seen by previous generations. Cadets will explore the majestic successes of Hubble!