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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T174500
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UID:5964-1761759900-1761765300@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Mercurian Elongation
DESCRIPTION:NOAA has issued a Wind Advisory until 7pm. \nPeriodically\, Mercury reaches its greatest angular separation in the sky (elongation) from the Sun. This is the safest way for amateurs to view Mercury. Come join us at the Burbank Soccer Complex! The planet will appear as a “half-Mercury”. The First Quarter Moon and Saturn will also be seen. [For ages six and older. Binocular recommended. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 20%\, relative humidity 60%\, temperature 14C\, wind NW 20 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/mercurian-elongation-8/
LOCATION:Burbank Soccer Complex\, 12400 Burbank Drive\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:October 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251021T191309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T232606Z
UID:5975-1761930000-1761944400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:HRPO Costume Contest
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 6:25pm CDT \nA space study institution open to the public on the creepiest evening of the year? What better time to invite old-timers and newcomers to this second try at a contest that mixes the realistic and fantastical. All family-friendly themes welcome! There will be some hot deals on classic Halloween stuff to tone down the chilly air. If you do not have a solar viewer yet\, grab one as soon as we open so you can watch the solar disk set on Halloween night! From 6:58pm to 7:48pm\, there may be up to sixteen visible passes of manmade objects! Viewing through LSU’s 20OGS will take place from 7:30pm to 9pm. [For ages six and older. Winners announced at later date. No admission fee. Solar viewers $2 each.] \nTwilight Ends\, 7:46pm CDT
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/hrpo-costume-contest/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:October 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251030T223812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T223812Z
UID:6037-1761991200-1761998400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Surveying the Earth"
DESCRIPTION:The study of the big triumvirate (Earth\, Sun and Moon) begins. Cadets will learn how precious our home and why it may cease to be humanity’s only home! [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-surveying-the-earth/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251030T224544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T222432Z
UID:6039-1762025400-1762034400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 6:16pm 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 57° in Pisces. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nTwilight Ends\, 7:38pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 13%\, sky cover 62%\, relative humidity 78%\, temperature 16C\, wind NE 3 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-179/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251030T224913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T211137Z
UID:6041-1762278300-1762283700@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Supermoon Rising!
DESCRIPTION:HRPO opens for the closest Supermoon in every calendar year that has one. The thrill comes from a combination of that actual closeness and the illusion that makes a Full Moon look closer still when it is near the horizon. Be part of the crowd to experience a Supermoon Rising! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 2%\, relative humidity 68%\, temperature 18C\, wind E 3 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/supermoon-rising-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251030T225402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T222923Z
UID:6043-1762533900-1762541100@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Edge of Night
DESCRIPTION:It’s not light. It’s not dark. It’s that special time called twilight and HRPO wants to introduce you to it! Are all sections of the sky the same shade of blue? Which stars are seen first? Are Mercury and Venus or the Moon out? Is that moving object a plane\, a weather balloon\, a satellite or debris in outer space? How much actual darkness should be expected in a light-polluted city when night has come? There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 15%\, relative humidity 73%\, temperature 26C\, wind SW 8 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-edge-of-night-4/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251030T230227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T230227Z
UID:6046-1762596000-1762603200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Planet\, Star\, Galaxy\, Universe I"
DESCRIPTION:Like all other human beings\, Cadets are born knowing little about the Cosmos. They see the sunshine and night\, the Moon and the stars and begin to wonder. The first major understanding is that the Earth is a home address! [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-planet-star-galaxy-universe-i/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251030T230856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T022232Z
UID:6048-1762630200-1762639200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Due to the lack of a 20OGS operator\, HRPO is closing at 9pm. \nSunset\, 5:11pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:34pm CST. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 20° in Gemini. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 8%\, sky cover 27%\, relative humidity 94%\, temperature 22C\, wind SW 3 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-180/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251031T212621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T212744Z
UID:6052-1762801200-1762808400@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-31/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251031T213154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T162907Z
UID:6054-1763115300-1763126100@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 Libra at a maximum altitude of 41°. 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 (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 6%\, relative humidity 69%\, temperature 23C\, wind SE 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-44/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251031T213753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T213753Z
UID:6056-1763148600-1763152200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Shackleton Expedition"
DESCRIPTION:The only continent never permanently settled\, Antarctica is brutal to visitors. Ernest Shackleton and his crew experienced an astounding and terrifying adventure as their ship Endurance crossed the Arctic Circle just before the beginning of 1915. Amy Northrop speaks on one of the most courageous treks ever undertaken on planet Earth. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-shackleton-expedition/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251031T214325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T003059Z
UID:6058-1763148600-1763157600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:HRPO will close at 9:45pm as NOAA’s Dense Fog Advisory begins at 10pm. \nSunset\, 5:07pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:31pm CST. \nWeather 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 leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 16%\, relative humidity 85%\, temperature 18C\, wind S 3 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-181/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251107T232636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232636Z
UID:6121-1763200800-1763208000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Uranus and Neptune"
DESCRIPTION:The ice giants are the markers separating the relatively known from the mostly unknown. You need a binocular to see the former and a telescope to see the latter. Cadets will delve into these planetary systems. [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-uranus-and-neptune-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251107T235849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T000859Z
UID:6123-1763233200-1763244000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "Right Ascension 1"
DESCRIPTION:Sunset: 5:07pm CST. Twilight Ends: 6:31pm CST. \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.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 3%\, relative humidity 84%\, temperature 19C\, wind SW 7 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/plus-night-right-ascension-1/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251109T004054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T220410Z
UID:6127-1763742600-1763760600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Natural Sky Conference
DESCRIPTION:NOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 8%\, sky cover 29%\, relative humidity 90%\, temperature 24C\, wind SW 6 km \nQuite possibly the most important hours a stakeholder will spend at HRPO this year will be the networking gathering allowing the facility’s parents\, BRAS members and LSU astronomy students to talk to those organizations in the area that have the greatest ability to curb light pollution. [Drinks. For ages twelve and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/natural-sky-conference-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251110T225820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T232735Z
UID:6133-1763805600-1763812800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "ISS Expedition 12"
DESCRIPTION:The International Space Station is one of the greatest engineering feats in human history. From September 2005 to April 2006\, Bill McArthur and Valery Tokarev conducted experiments and did what few have done-–lived off the Earth. Cadets will build on the circuit board and sample the astronauts’ menu! [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-iss-expedition-12/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251110T231004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T232545Z
UID:6137-1763839800-1763848800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 5:04pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:29pm CST. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing crescent Moon will be below the horizon. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 2%\, sky cover 26%\, relative humidity 88%\, temperature 22C\, wind NW 3 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-182/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251121T002044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T175935Z
UID:6246-1764415800-1764426600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Solar Viewing
DESCRIPTION:NOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 5%\, sky cover 51%\, relative humidity 66%\, temperature 21C\, wind SE 12 km \nWeather 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 Scorpius at a maximum altitude of 38°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-45/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251121T002643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T002643Z
UID:6248-1764426600-1764441000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Anatomy"
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-anatomy/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251121T004411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T232510Z
UID:6250-1764444600-1764453600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 5:03pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:29pm CST. \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 61° in Pisces. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 6%\, sky cover 28%\, relative humidity 83%\, temperature 17C\, wind SE 8 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-183/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251123T010003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T195753Z
UID:6269-1764966600-1764972000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled. HRPO will close at 7pm. \nSunset\, 5:03pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:29pm CST. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 48° in Auriga. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 24%\, sky cover 87%\, relative humidity 97%\, temperature 9C\, wind NE 2 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-184/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251123T030346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T030346Z
UID:6271-1765015200-1765022400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Surveying the Moon"
DESCRIPTION: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 when we’ll return! [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 431320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-surveying-the-moon/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251123T035134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T225319Z
UID:6273-1765049400-1765058400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled. \nSunset\, 5:03pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:29pm CST. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 34° in Gemini. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 3%\, sky cover 79%\, relative humidity 100%\, temperature 11C\, wind SE 3 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-185/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251203T002327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T002327Z
UID:6287-1765220400-1765227600@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-32/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251123T005012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200052Z
UID:6267-1765566000-1765569600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Buying Skygazing Equipment"
DESCRIPTION:Telescopes\, binoculars\, planetarium programs\, planispheres…mosquito spray. If you want to be a skygazer of action like Merrill Hess\, he will guide you to the best tools. [Postponed from 5 December. For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-buying-skygazing-equipment/
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251206T001212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T234729Z
UID:6293-1765569600-1765573200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Discussion: "Artificial Intelligence"
DESCRIPTION: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. [Postponed from 5 December. For ages twelve and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/discussion-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251206T002429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T010303Z
UID:6295-1765573200-1765587600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Geminid Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:Currently foggy conditions. Please do not drive through fog to get to HRPO. \nThe grass is wet. Please bring a tarp\, lawn chair or any other barrier that can get wet/dirty. \nThe 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 period the public is welcome to arrive for sky viewing. Due to the light pollution problem here in the Baton Rouge area\, it is feasible to attempt viewing of this major shower only during its peak time. The waning crescent Moon will be below the horizon. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 6%\, sky cover 62%\, relative humidity 100%\, temperature 17C\, wind E 2 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/geminid-meteor-shower-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251206T004130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T004328Z
UID:6299-1765620000-1765630800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Planet\, Star\, Galaxy\, Universe II"
DESCRIPTION:The comparative investigation continues! A never-before-seen infrared experiment will be included in Cadets’ stations. [Participation in Part I is not a prerequisite. 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 431320
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251206T005315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T002426Z
UID:6303-1765656000-1765663200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 5:04pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:31pm CST. \nWeather 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 leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 14%\, sky cover 34%\, relative humidity 100%\, temperature 16C\, wind S 3 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-186/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141202
CREATED:20251212T204609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T204650Z
UID:6331-1766172600-1766176200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Wonders of the Winter Sky"
DESCRIPTION:BREC Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop will take the audience on a fascinating tour of Baton Rouge’s winter season. She’ll highlight the celestial gems that will sparkle throughout the next three months–gems visitors will be able to see live if they continue to visit HRPO! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-wonders-of-the-winter-sky-4/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
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