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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:20260403T160657
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:20260403T160657
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:20260403T160657
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:20260403T160657
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:20260403T160657
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20231217T003422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T213710Z
UID:2932-1704486600-1704492000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:FOGGY CONDITIONS AT HRPO. LECTURE (“2023–The Space Year in Review”) POSTPONED UNTIL 12 JANUARY. VIEWING ATTEMPT CANCELLED. \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.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-47/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20231218T211554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T211554Z
UID:2947-1704535200-1704542400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Your Personal Skygazing Kit"
DESCRIPTION:Every Cadet needs one. In this session each registrant will receive a folder will upcoming celestial dates\, a planisphere and other incredible contents. [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-your-personal-skygazing-kit/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240103T230905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T020054Z
UID:2965-1704555000-1704569400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Learn Your Binocular
DESCRIPTION:This class is a hands-on introduction to the operations of your personal binocular. We’ll even take it outside for some practice. Also included will be an overview of major sky events for the next twelve months. Up to four household members over the age of eight are encouraged to attend. Please bring all parts and accessories belonging with the binocular\, including the case and instruction manual. This one-day course focuses specifically on binocular views of the Baton Rouge sky. [Registrant must be eighteen or older. $15 per EBR Parish registrant; $18 per other-Parish registrant. Limit twenty registrants. Limit one binocular per registrant.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531992.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/learn-your-binocular/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20231218T211838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T211838Z
UID:2949-1704569400-1704578400@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-48/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240104T022737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T000206Z
UID:2986-1704823200-1704826800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Light Pollution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[Postponed from yesterday due to inclement weather.] \nAre 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-8/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240104T023418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T000324Z
UID:2988-1704826800-1704834000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Baton Rouge Astronomical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[Postponed from yesterday due to inclement weather.] \nFor 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-10/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240110T004227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T004227Z
UID:3008-1705087800-1705091400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "2023--The Space Year in Review"
DESCRIPTION:Tradition continues\, with HRPO’s cornerstone program returning for another calendar year with a look back at the discoveries\, advances and celestial events of 2023. [For ages fourteen and older. No admisison fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-2023-the-space-year-in-review/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240105T185413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T185413Z
UID:2996-1705091400-1705096800@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-53/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240103T022720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T022720Z
UID:2957-1705140000-1705147200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Plate Tectonics"
DESCRIPTION:The crust of the Earth is a set of jigsaw pieces slowly moving on the viscous material underneath. Cadets will study this impressive theory and understand what it can do for civilization planning new societies. [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-plate-tectonics/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240103T023251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T185724Z
UID:2959-1705172400-1705183200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "Beginnings and Endings"
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 will be at a maximum altitude of 12° in Aquarius. 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-49/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240103T024042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T024042Z
UID:2961-1705692600-1705696200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Lunar Status Report"
DESCRIPTION:BREC Center Supervisor James DeOliveira presents the current missions preceding Artemis II and Artemis III–cargo drops\, national rivalries and future plans for the landscape of the Moon! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-lunar-status-report/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240103T024520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T024520Z
UID:2963-1705696200-1705701600@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 81° 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-50/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240104T014946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T014946Z
UID:2979-1705744800-1705752000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "ISS Expedition 5"
DESCRIPTION:Commander Valery Korzun with astronaut Peggy Whitson and cosmonaut Sergei Treschev left Earth in June 2002\, staying in orbit for six months. Cadets will learn what the Expedition did\, build on the circuit board and sample the astronaut 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 531990.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-iss-expedition-5/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240104T015901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T015901Z
UID:2981-1705764600-1705779000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Learn Your Telescope
DESCRIPTION:This class is a hands-on introduction to the operations of your personal telescope. We’ll even take it outside for some practice with the waxing gibbous Moon. Also included will be an overview of all major sky events for the next twelve months. Up to four household members over the age of eight are encouraged to attend. Please bring all parts and accessories belonging to the telescope\, including the eyepieces and instruction manual. This one-day course focuses specifically on telescopic views of the Baton Rouge sky. [Registrant must be eighteen or older. $15 per EBR Parish registrant; $18 per other-Parish registrant. Limit ten registrants. Limit one binocular per registrant.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531992.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/learn-your-telescope/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240104T020545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T002915Z
UID:2984-1705779000-1705788000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Please remember HRPO does not operate in below-temperature conditions. \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 85° 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-51/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240105T005909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T005909Z
UID:2990-1706297400-1706301000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Solar Cycle 25"
DESCRIPTION:An average of once every eleven years\, our parent star increases in visual brilliance (spots\, flares\, plage) and increases as a threat to satellite\, radio\, entertainment and military technology. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-solar-cycle-25/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240105T010325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T010325Z
UID:2992-1706301000-1706306400@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 41° 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-52/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240105T010631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T010631Z
UID:2994-1706356800-1706364000@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 Capricornus at a maximum altitude of 41°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-8/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240105T190124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T190124Z
UID:3000-1706369400-1706383800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Stellar Astronomy"
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-stellar-astronomy/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240105T192239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T192239Z
UID:3002-1706383800-1706392800@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 30° 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-54/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:January 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20231224T013018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T003822Z
UID:2952-1706895000-1706905800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Skygazing
DESCRIPTION:Our special module for teachers\, parents and students has been renamed and moved from March–but the goal remains the same: get youth outside and looking at celestial marvels. [For ages ten to eighteen. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/introduction-to-skygazing/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:2024,February 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
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UID:3033-1706905800-1706911200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather 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.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-55/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:February 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160657
CREATED:20240129T234341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T234341Z
UID:3035-1706954400-1706961600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "What is a Volcano?"
DESCRIPTION:This is the first of three sessions belong to Amy Northrop’s volcano module! The other two will take place on 17 February and 2 March. Participation in this session is not a prerequisite for the other two sessions.  [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-what-is-a-volcano/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:February 2024
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