• Science Academy: “In-House Physics”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    The Newtonian world exists before our eyes. With equipment, controls and goals--Cadets will a run a gauntlet of one-off demonstrations. To register, go to www.brec.org, access the registration function and ...

  • Evening Sky Viewing

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    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 ...

  • Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club Meeting

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    For over eighty-five years the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club has introduced the local area to the Amateur Radio Service and all its benefits. During this meeting officers and members ...

  • Evening Sky Viewing

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    Due to sporadic internet outages, tonight's lecture ("The Place Called Outer Space") is postponed until 11 July. Sunset, 8:00pm CDT Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take ...

  • STEM Expansion: “Engineering I”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    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 ...

  • Evening Sky Viewing

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    The 20OGS dome is undergoing repairs. Viewing will take place on the front pad beginning at 8pm. Sunset, 8:01pm CDT. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take ...