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 ...

The islands of the Universe are composed of incredible numbers of stars, nebulae, planets and protoplanetary disks. Cadets will immerse themselves into the hidden truths of these fascinating addresses.  To ...

Weather 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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

BREC Education Curator Amy Northrop will take the audience on a fascinating tour of Baton Rouge's upcoming spring season. She'll highlight the celestial gems that will sparkle throughout those three ...

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 59° in Taurus. Please keep ...

What are rocks and minerals--and who decides what is considered a "gem"? Cadets will have dozens of samples to study in real time during this one-time-only standalone session!  To register, ...

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 ...

Since the late 1950s defunct satellites, rocket bodies, active payloads and space stations have peppered the views of those with little to no light pollution and/or magnification devices. How can ...

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 58° in Leo. Please keep ...

The night sky is divided into eight-eighty sections, each with its own mythology and celestial treasures. Cadets will tour the regular destinations as well as enthralling out-of-the-way locations!  To register, ...