• Evening Sky Viewing

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    Cancelled. HRPO will close at 7pm. Sunset, 5:03pm CST. Twilight Ends, 6:29pm CST. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous ...

  • Science Academy: “Surveying the Moon”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    The study of the big triumvirate (Earth, Sun and Moon) continues. Cadets will learn how our only natural satellite (probably) originated, what it has and can do for us, and ...

  • Evening Sky Viewing

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    Sunset, 5:03pm CST. Twilight Ends, 6:29pm CST. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous Moon will be at a maximum ...

  • Baton Rouge Astronomical Society Meeting

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    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 ...

  • Discussion: “Artificial Intelligence”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    Many game-changing moments have occurred since HRPO's last focus on AI--some astonishing, some alarming. This brief update is for any who want the latest information.

  • 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 ...

  • Science Academy: “Planet, Star, Galaxy, Universe II”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    The comparative investigation continues! A never-before-seen infrared experiment will be included in Cadets' stations. To register, go to www.brec.org, access the registration function and use Activity Number 431320

  • Evening Sky Viewing

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    Sunset, 5:04pm CST. Twilight Ends, 6:31pm CST. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning crescent Moon will be below the horizon. ...