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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

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 74° in Gemini. Please keep ...

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

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 85° in Cancer. Please keep ...

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!

Plus Night: “Nanotechnology”

Highland Road Park Observatory

Weather 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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