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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T190000
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CREATED:20231114T000237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T000237Z
UID:2726-1700334000-1700344800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "The Jovian System"
DESCRIPTION: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 earn small prizes. During this time the waxing crescent Moon waxing gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 28° in Capricornus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving\, and drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/plus-night-the-jovian-system/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231114T205843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T205843Z
UID:2729-1700467200-1700586000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Space Exploration Camp
DESCRIPTION:Campers will build and fly a single-stage chemical rocket\, while learning about the upcoming missions to the Moon and Mars\, how an asteroid will occult the star Betelgeuse and the latest news about the Psyche mission! All materials are supplied; campers will need a sack lunch and drink that does not require refrigeration. Explorers will also need to bring a hat and sunscreen. [For ages nine to thirteen. $55 per EBR-Parish Explorer; $66 per other-Parish Explorer.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531180.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/fall-space-exploration-camp/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231118T000245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T000245Z
UID:2755-1700913600-1700920800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Solar Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners (indirectly onto a white surface\, directly with safely-filtered optical light and directly in hydrogen-alpha wavelength) will take place. During this time the Sun will be in the constellation Scorpius at a maximum altitude of 39°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-6/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231125T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231118T000559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T000559Z
UID:2757-1700926200-1700940600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "American Space Exploration"
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 531993. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-american-space-exploration/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231118T001053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T001631Z
UID:2759-1700940600-1700949600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION: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 61° in Aries. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-39/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231127T233006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T225650Z
UID:2761-1701459000-1701462600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Sun-Earth-Moon Connection"
DESCRIPTION:THIS LECTURE IS POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 2024 DUE TO FLOODING CONCERNS. THERE WILL BE NO EVENING SKY VIEWING TONIGHT. HRPO IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC TONIGHT. \nSolar Cycle 25 is predicted to peak in 2024. Debates on how to take care of our home planet continue. The Artemis program is returning human beings to the Moon. They are all connected! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-sun-earth-moon-connection/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231128T000431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T000431Z
UID:2766-1701511200-1701518400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Orion's Neighborhood"
DESCRIPTION:Using the brilliant constellation Orion as a starting area\, Cadets will receive invaluable tools for amateur skygazing science at HRPO\, on vacation and at home–and will create a personal Orion keepsake! [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 531990.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-orions-neighborhood/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231128T000953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T001313Z
UID:2768-1701545400-1701554400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather 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.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-41/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231128T002527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T002617Z
UID:2773-1701621000-1701626400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Mercurian Elongation
DESCRIPTION:Periodically Mercury reaches the greatest angular separation in the sky (elongation) from the Sun. This is the safest time for amateurs to view Mercury. Come to the Burbank Soccer Complex! Weather permitting\, the planet will appear as a “half-Mercury”. Jupiter and Saturn will also be seen. One visible pass is predicted. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/mercurian-elongation-3/
LOCATION:Burbank Soccer Complex\, 12400 Burbank Drive\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231128T003022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T003022Z
UID:2776-1702063800-1702067400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Wonders of the Winter Sky"
DESCRIPTION:BREC Education Curator 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-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231128T003422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T003422Z
UID:2778-1702067400-1702072800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather 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.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-42/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231128T004505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T004616Z
UID:2780-1702116000-1702123200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "The Gemini Program"
DESCRIPTION:Cadets will become immersed in the “bridge” between the Mercury and Apollo programs. Twelve missions over five years perfected the launch of two astronauts together and saw the first American spacewalk! [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 531990.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-the-gemini-program/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231128T004900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T004900Z
UID:2783-1702150200-1702159200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather 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.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-43/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231129T020321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T020321Z
UID:2811-1702317600-1702321200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Light Pollution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you a local skygazer\, homeowner\, business owner\, science teacher or stakeholder interested reclaiming a natural sky above HRPO and its surrounding while simultaneously saving money and energy\, and making driving safer? This meeting (open to the public) is a sounding board for real-life solutions to the light pollution problem. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/light-pollution-committee-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231129T020600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T020600Z
UID:2813-1702321200-1702328400@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\, the perils of light pollution 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; and 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-9/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231129T021302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T021907Z
UID:2816-1702501200-1702515600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Geminid Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:The 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 waxing crescent Moon will be below the horizon. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/geminid-meteor-shower/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231129T021649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T021649Z
UID:2818-1702668600-1702672200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Apollo 8 55th Anniversary"
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, men would be launched from Earth atop the enormous Saturn V–and men would travel around the Moon. Former HRPO Center Supervisor Tom Northrop recounts the thrilling challenge and the exploits of the brave crew (Borman\, Lovell and Anders) during this historic anniversary for a historic flight. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-apollo-8-55th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231129T022040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T022040Z
UID:2821-1702672200-1702677600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather 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.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-44/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231129T022557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T022704Z
UID:2823-1702720800-1702728000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "The Apollo Program"
DESCRIPTION:From the brave astronauts who perished during their training (Apollo 1) to the first cruise around the Moon and a reading from the Book of Genesis during Christmas Eve (Apollo 8) to the first men walking on the surface (Apollo 11) and the first visit by a professional scientist (Apollo 17)\, Cadets will conclude the three-week cycle! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. Participation in either “The Mercury Program” or “The Gemini Program” is not a prerequisite.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531990.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-the-apollo-program/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231129T023105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T225249Z
UID:2826-1702740600-1702755000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Amateur Skygazing Course: Learn Your Sky
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO LACK OF ENROLLMENT. IT WILL BE MOVED TO EARLY FEBRUARY 2024. \nThis class is an introduction to the unaided-eye Baton Rouge sky. Included will be an overview of all major sky events for the next twelve months. This one-day course focuses specifically on the unaided-eye Baton Rouge sky. Limit thirty registrants. All registrants must be over eighteen save for HRPO Apprentices; children are not allowed. We’ll go outside for some practice\, weather permitting. [For ages eighteen and older. $15 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $18 per other-Parish Cadet.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531992.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/amateur-skygazing-course-learn-your-sky/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231129T023513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T233323Z
UID:2828-1702755000-1702764000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing crescent Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 17° in Capricornus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/2828/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231222T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231203T020413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T233643Z
UID:2847-1703273400-1703277000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Reclaiming Your Night Sky"
DESCRIPTION:From your homestead–a standalone house\, apartment\, trailer\, condo\, duplex or what-have-you–a wealth of objects and events awaits you. Some require a binocular or a telescope\, some can be seen with the unaided eye. BREC Center Supervisor James DeOliveira will outline a fullproof plan to make your neighborhood as sky-viewing friendly as possible. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-reclaiming-your-night-sky/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231222T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231222T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231203T020925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T233406Z
UID:2849-1703277000-1703282400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION: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 77° in Aries. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-40/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231205T011756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T011756Z
UID:2852-1703332800-1703340000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Solar Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners (indirectly onto a white surface\, directly with safely-filtered optical light and directly in 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.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-7/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231205T012457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T234313Z
UID:2854-1703345400-1703359800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "History of Celestial Observations"
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 531993. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-history-of-celestial-observations/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231223T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231205T012947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T233434Z
UID:2856-1703359800-1703368800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION: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 82° in Taurus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-45/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231206T012046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T234411Z
UID:2859-1703664000-1703782800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Winter Space Exploration Camp
DESCRIPTION:Campers will build and fly a single-stage chemical rocket\, while learning about the upcoming missions to the Moon and Mars\, which comets may put on a good show in 2024 and the latest news about the Psyche mission! All materials are supplied; campers will need a sack lunch and drink that does not require refrigeration. Explorers will also need to bring a hat and sunscreen. [For ages nine to thirteen. $55 per EBR-Parish Explorer; $66 per other-Parish Explorer.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531180.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/winter-space-exploration-camp/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231229T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231206T234820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T234459Z
UID:2861-1703872800-1703887200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:The last open Friday of HRPO’s calendar is devoted to premiering much of the 2024 schedule (lectures\, camps\, celestial events\, special programs\, classes and guests). Weather permitting viewing of the waning gibbous Moon\, Jupiter\, Saturn\, Uranus\, Neptune\, Vesta\, Sirius\, the Pleiades\, the Hyades\, the Orion Nebula\, the Andromeda Galaxy\, the Perseus Double Cluster\, Delphinus the Dolphin\, the “Kids” of Auriga and the Christmas Tree Cluster will take place. Two visible passes are predicted. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/2024-preview-party/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231215T230718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T234823Z
UID:2911-1703930400-1703937600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Rocket Design"
DESCRIPTION:From Hero to Feng Jishen\, from Kubai Khan to Tipoo Sultan\, from Tsiolkovsky to Oberth\, from Goddard to Von Braun…Cadets will receive some background followed by hands-on demonstrations! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. Limit sixteen.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531990.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-rocket-design/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160643
CREATED:20231215T232306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T233505Z
UID:2913-1703964600-1703973600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 15° in Leo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-46/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2023
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