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SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 8:04pm CDT. \nThe 20OGS dome is undergoing repairs. Viewing will take place on the front pad from 9pm to 10:15pm. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 45° in Virgo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nTwilight Ends\, 9:41pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 13%\, relative humidity 75%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 33C\, wind SW 10 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-157/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172751
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T053724Z
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SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Observing the Universe (Binoculars)"
DESCRIPTION:Cadets will discover the majestic objects that can be spied in a natural sky with only a binocular. [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. The first “Observing the Universe” is not a prerequisite.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 231320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-observing-the-universe-binoculars/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172751
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T234934Z
UID:5511-1749328200-1749337200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 8:04pm CDT. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 39° in Libra. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 7%\, relative humidity 80%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 33C\, wind SW 11 km/h \nTwilight Ends\, 9:42pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-158/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172751
CREATED:20250606T010825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T010825Z
UID:5513-1749495600-1749502800@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\, 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; 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-26/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172751
CREATED:20250606T011406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T212330Z
UID:5515-1749718800-1749729600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Solar Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing of the Sun’s image in four different manners (indirectly onto a white surface\, directly with safely-filtered optical light\, directly in hydrogen-alpha wavelength and directly in calcium-K wavelength) will take place. During this time the Sun will be in the constellation Taurus at a maximum altitude of 74°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. \nThis special session of solar viewing is programmed due to the predicted increase in solar activity due to Solar Cycle 25. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 30%\, sky cover 43%\, relative humidity 84%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 35C\, wind S 9 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-35/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172751
CREATED:20250613T210806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T212810Z
UID:5539-1749895200-1749902400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Names and Catalogs"
DESCRIPTION:Can one name a star? Are there enough names in our cultures to label all stars? How do catalogs act as address books for some of the most lovely objects in the sky that Cadets could find? [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 231320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-names-and-catalogs/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172751
CREATED:20250613T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T194953Z
UID:5541-1750440600-1750447800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Daylight Detour
DESCRIPTION:NOAA has issued a Heat Advisory until 7pm. \nWhether it’s taking advantage of a prorated BRAS membership; getting the status of all current NASA\, LSU and HRPO plans; obtaining the latest information on asteroid Apophis; learning HRPO history or taking stock of which celestial events are on their way–this “alternate route” (planned due to Daylight Time) is on your stop! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 24%\, sky cover 35%\, relative humidity 70%\, temperature 31C\, heat index 38C\, wind SW 5 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-daylight-detour-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172751
CREATED:20250613T213730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T214035Z
UID:5545-1750447800-1750451400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Wonders of the Summer Sky"
DESCRIPTION:The temperature rises as summer’s constellations settle high overhead early in the night. BREC Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop takes the audience on a fascinating tour of Baton Rouge’s upcoming season. She highlights the celestial gems that will sparkle throughout the next three months–-gems that visitors will be able to view live! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-wonders-of-the-summer-sky-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172751
CREATED:20250613T215000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T215000Z
UID:5547-1750516200-1750530600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Engineering II"
DESCRIPTION: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 and door prizes. [For ages twelve to sixteen. $15 per EBR parish registrant; $18 per other-parish registrant. Register via WebTrac; use activity number 131322. Registration in Part I is not a prerequisite. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-engineering-ii/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172751
CREATED:20250613T220552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T212046Z
UID:5549-1751119200-1751148000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:American Radio Relay League Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The ARRL Field Day program is not affected by rain. \nOne section of the electromagnetic spectrum gets all the love\, as tens of thousands of “hams” ascend to the radio waves with “phone” (voice) and CW (Morse) in this exciting contest that stretches from coast to coast! Get on the GOTA station and make your own contact! Ham radio is awesome for parents and kids alike. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast for 2pm to 6pm (Bad): precipitation potential 51%\, sky cover 42%\, relative humidity 68%\, temperature 32C\, heat index 38C\, wind SE 9 km/h \nNOAA Forecast for 6pm to 10pm (Fair): precipitation potential 18%\, sky cover 44%\, relative humidity 80%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 33C\, wind S 7 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/american-radio-relay-league-field-day-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
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