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DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
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:20260403T141131
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:20260403T141131
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:20260403T141131
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:20260403T141131
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:20260403T141131
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:20260403T141131
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:20260403T141131
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:20260403T141131
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:20260403T141131
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:20260403T141131
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:20260403T141131
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20251218T224534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T234647Z
UID:6349-1766176200-1766181600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 5:07pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:34pm CST. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the New 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 68%\, temperature 10C\, wind E 3 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-187/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20251218T232816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T232816Z
UID:6351-1766224800-1766232000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Surveying the Sun"
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. Participation in parts I and II are not a prerequisite.] \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-sun/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20251218T234648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T232117Z
UID:6353-1766259000-1766268000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 5:07pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:34pm 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 (Fair): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 55%\, relative humidity 92%\, temperature 19C\, wind S 5 km
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-188/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20251226T222638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T222638Z
UID:6387-1766772000-1766786400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:NOAA has issued a Dense Fog Advisory from 10pm to 10am. \nThe last open Friday of December is devoted to premiering much of the 2026 schedule (lectures\, camps\, celestial events\, special programs\, classes and guests). [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 2%\, sky cover 43%\, relative humidity 89%\, temperature 22C\, wind SW 9 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/2026-preview-party/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20251227T005238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T170030Z
UID:6389-1766836800-1766844000@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 calcium-K wavelength and directly hydrogen-alpha wavelength) will take place. During this time the Sun will be in the constellation Sagittarius at a maximum altitude of 36°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 55%\, relative humidity 79%\, temperature 25C\, wind SW 10 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-46/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20251227T030628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T030628Z
UID:6395-1766845800-1766860200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Archaeology"
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 431321. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-archaeology/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20251227T010736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T000847Z
UID:6391-1766863800-1766872800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 5:11pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:38pm CST. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the First Quarter Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 59° 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 0%\, sky cover 55%\, relative humidity 87%\, temperature 21C\, wind S 5 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-189/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20260103T000334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T000334Z
UID:6436-1767385800-1767391200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled. \nSunset\, 5:15pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:42pm CST. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the Full Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 64° in Gemini. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 2%\, sky cover 75%\, relative humidity 90%\, temperature 21C\, wind SW 14 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-190/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2026
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20260103T001242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T194037Z
UID:6438-1767434400-1767441600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Jupiter"
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for the opposition\, Cadets will learn Jupiter’s main characteristics and important past mission visits–and the future investigation of Europa! [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-jupiter-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2026
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20260104T003302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T234755Z
UID:6444-1767468600-1767477600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 5:16pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:42pm 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 50° in Gemini. 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 33%\, relative humidity 79%\, temperature 16C\, wind N 12 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-191/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2026
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T214500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20260105T235217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T000925Z
UID:6462-1767987900-1767995100@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Jovian Opposition
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled. NOAA has issued a Flood Watch until 9am. \nJupiter is about 180 degrees from the Sun\, rising in Gemini as the Sun sets in Sagittarius. On this night we are the closest we’ll be to Jupiter all year! Weather permitting\, viewing of Jupiter will take place. [For ages six and older. No admission fee. Binocular recommended.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 58%\, sky cover 79%\, relative humidity 92%\, temperature 23C\, wind S 8 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/jovian-opposition-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2026
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20260106T163509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T163509Z
UID:6464-1768039200-1768046400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Distances in Space"
DESCRIPTION:The astronomical unit. The light-year. The parsec. The Universe gives new meaning to the word “vast”\, and Cadets will have a workshop illustrating the ways we reconcile that enormous area of space with the information we’ve learned and the information we want to learn! [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-distances-in-space/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20260106T164547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T180301Z
UID:6466-1768073400-1768082400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:HRPO will remain open at least until 8:30pm. \nSunset\, 5:22pm CST. Twilight Ends\, 6:47pm CST. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. 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 (Fair): precipitation potential 3%\, sky cover 78%\, relative humidity 79%\, temperature 15C\, wind N 16 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-192/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:2026a,January 2026,January 2026a
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20260108T010602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T010602Z
UID:6473-1768244400-1768251600@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-33/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141131
CREATED:20260111T020541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T020541Z
UID:6481-1768591800-1768595400@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 12 December. For ages twelve and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/discussion-artificial-intelligence-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2026
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