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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T230843Z
UID:5864-1759001400-1759010400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 6:54pm CDT. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing crescent Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 24° in Scorpius. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nTwilight Ends\, 8:14pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 4%\, relative humidity 67%\, temperature 25C\, wind N 8 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-175/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250923T235155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T235155Z
UID:5862-1758983400-1758997800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Aerospace 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 331321. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-aerospace-engineering-ii-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250826T231510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T155854Z
UID:5794-1758972600-1758983400@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 Virgo at a maximum altitude of 58°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. \n[For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 2%\, relative humidity 58%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 30C\, wind N 10 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-41/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250826T231033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T014437Z
UID:5792-1758490200-1758497400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Neptunian Opposition
DESCRIPTION:Neptune is rising as the Sun is setting. The Earth and Neptune are now the closest they will be to each other this year! Weather permitting\, viewing of Neptune will take place. [For ages six and older. No admission fee. Binocular recommended.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 2%\, sky cover 24%\, relative humidity 85%\, temperature 25C\, wind S 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/neptunian-opposition-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250826T230353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T005049Z
UID:5788-1758403800-1758411000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Saturnian Opposition
DESCRIPTION:Saturn is rising as the Sun is setting. The Earth and Saturn are now the closest they will be to each other this year! Weather permitting\, viewing of Saturn will take place. [For ages six and older. No admission fee. Binocular recommended.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 54%\, relative humidity 82%\, temperature 27C\, wind S 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/saturnian-opposition-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250826T230807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T230807Z
UID:5790-1758362400-1758369600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "The Spooky Session"
DESCRIPTION:It’s the Saturday before the Spooky Spectrum! Cadets will preview some of that event’s concepts\, experiencing creepy legends and tales from the annals of space exploration while delving into a science-based mystery. [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 331320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-the-spooky-session-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T010000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250826T225848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T012147Z
UID:5786-1758322800-1758330000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Titan Transit of Saturn
DESCRIPTION:An amazing series of transits of Titan (the largest moon of Saturn) across its parent planet’s disc has been taking place for months now. This last full one is the best timed for the general public. Weather permitting\, viewing of the shadow and disc of Titan sliding onto the disc of Saturn will take place! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 5%\, relative humidity 83%\, temperature 24C\, wind SW 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/titan-transit-of-saturn/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250826T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T164204Z
UID:5784-1758022200-1758033000@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 Leo at a maximum altitude of 62°. 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 (Very Good): precipitation potential 9%\, sky cover 22%\, relative humidity 61%\, temperature 31C\, heat index 36C\, wind NW 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-40/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250826T224628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T231306Z
UID:5780-1757790000-1757800800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "The Outer Giants"
DESCRIPTION:There is a NOAA Air Quality Alert until 12am. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. There will also be physical science demonstrations\, a marshmallow roast\, a sky tour and a game for kids to earn small prizes. During this time the Last Quarter Moon will be below the horizon. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nSunset: 7:11pm CDT. Twilight Ends: 8:33pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 17%\, relative humidity 62%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 30C\, wind E 5 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/plus-night-the-outer-giants/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250826T224246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T224246Z
UID:5778-1757757600-1757764800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Saturn"
DESCRIPTION:It is a special year for the ringed beauty. The tilt of our view is allowing the rings to come back into focus\, and the largest moon Titan is performing a series of transits across its parent planet’s disc! Cadets will uncover it all. [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 331320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-saturn-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250826T223751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T223751Z
UID:5776-1757709000-1757714400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 7:13pm CDT. Twilight Ends\, 8:34pm CDT. \nWeather 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 leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \n 
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-174/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250825T202912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T235946Z
UID:5774-1757705400-1757709000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Wonders of the Fall Sky"
DESCRIPTION:There is a NOAA Air Quality Alert until 12am. \nLeaves and temperatures are falling. 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.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 3%\, sky cover 19%\, relative humidity 67%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 29C\, wind S 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-wonders-of-the-fall-sky-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250825T195057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T195057Z
UID:5771-1757358000-1757365200@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-29/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250811T205658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T231519Z
UID:5748-1757187000-1757196000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 7:20pm 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 35° in Aquarius. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nTwilight Ends\, 8:42pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 5%\, sky cover 39%\, relative humidity 78%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 30C\, wind N 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-173/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250811T185700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T195157Z
UID:5746-1757152800-1757160000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Rockets of the Past"
DESCRIPTION:No Cadet has seen the Saturn V in action live\, but many have seen rockets of the past orbit the Earth as they pass over hometowns. This session will link by-gone successes with the experiments and accomplishments of the future! [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 331320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135326
CREATED:20250811T170034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T223041Z
UID:5744-1757091600-1757106000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:A Galaxy of Games
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, sky viewing will take place from 7:30pm to 8:45pm. \nThis one-time-only open house will showcase those non-electronic tabletop challenges that incorporate an astronomy or STEM theme! [Postponed from 1 August. For ages twelve and older. Drinks.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 2%\, sky cover 43%\, relative humidity 66%\, temperature 31C\, heat index 36C\, wind S 5 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/a-galaxy-of-games-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2025
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