• Science Academy: “Distances in Space”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    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 ...

  • Evening Sky Viewing

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    HRPO will remain open at least until 8:30pm. Sunset, 5:22pm CST. Twilight Ends, 6:47pm CST. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the ...

  • 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 ...

  • Discussion: “Artificial Intelligence”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    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.

  • Evening Sky Viewing

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    Sunset, 5:27pm CST. Twilight Ends, 6:52pm CST. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning crescent Moon will be below the horizon. ...

  • Science Academy: “Planet, Star, Galaxy, Universe III”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    The comparative investigation continues! A never-before-seen red-light constellation finder will be included in Cadets’ stations. To register, go to www.brec.org, access the registration function and use Activity Number 431320.

  • Plus Night: “Winter Sky Survey”

    Highland Road Park Observatory

    Sunset: 5:27pm CST. Twilight Ends: 6:52pm CST. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. There will also be physical science demonstrations, a marshmallow roast, a sky ...