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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250701T012618Z
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UID:5591-1752346800-1752357600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "Demonstration Overload"
DESCRIPTION:Due to the heat index there will be no fire. \nWeather 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 waning gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 1° in Capricornus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 4%\, sky cover 34%\, relative humidity 79%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 34C\, wind S 3 km/h \nSunset: 8:08pm CDT. Twilight Ends: 9:44pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/plus-night-demonstration-overload-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250701T010340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T010340Z
UID:5589-1752314400-1752321600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Solar Maximum III"
DESCRIPTION:Between July and December the last great span of Solar Cycle 25 will present itself–awesome sunspot clusters\, plage strewn across the Sun’s surface\, intense flares\, massive prominences and nailbiting geomagnetic storm alerts are all possible and quite likely. Cadets will receive information and materials to help them remember Solar Cycle 25 forever! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. Registration in either Part I or Part II is not a prerequisite.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 231320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-solar-maximum-iii/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250701T002958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T225313Z
UID:5587-1752265800-1752271200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 8:08pm CDT.  \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 8° in Capricornus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 4%\, sky cover 29%\, relative humidity 85%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 31C\, wind S 3 km/h \nTwilight Ends\, 9:44pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-160/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250701T000335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T000423Z
UID:5585-1752262200-1752265800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Place Called Outer Space"
DESCRIPTION:Only one hour away if you could drive straight up–the intrigue of space began thousands of years ago\, reached a golden age in the century span prior to this year and could have a platinum age depending on what choices we make on these coming nights…. [Postponed from 30 May. For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-place-called-outer-space/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250630T233742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T000513Z
UID:5583-1751747400-1751756400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 8:10pm CDT. \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 37° in Libra. 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 12%\, relative humidity 74%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 32C\, wind S 1 km/h \nTwilight Ends\, 9:47pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-159/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250628T194922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T194922Z
UID:5580-1751702400-1751734800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Meteor Showers"
DESCRIPTION:Only in natural or near-natural skies can one see the dimmest streaks of a shower. Cadets will learn how showers originate and how to perpetuate for years the awesome scenic beauty of a shower event. [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 231320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-meteor-showers/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250628T015942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T001505Z
UID:5576-1751572800-1751580000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Edge of Night
DESCRIPTION:Personnel will attempt viewing at the Burbank Soccer Complex for at least forty-five minutes. \nIt’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 blue? Which stars are seen first? Are Mercury and Venus or the Moon out? Is that moving object a plane\, a weather balloon\, a satellite or debris in outer space? How much actual darkness should be expected in cities of a certain population? There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life! [For ages six and older. No admission fee. A change of venue occurred for this event since an elongation of Mercury will take place simultaneously!] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 7%\, sky cover 65%\, relative humidity 66%\, temperature 32C\, heat index 37C\, wind NW 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-edge-of-night-3/
LOCATION:Burbank Soccer Complex\, 12400 Burbank Drive\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250613T220552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T212046Z
UID:5549-1751119200-1751148000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:American Radio Relay League Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The ARRL Field Day program is not affected by rain. \nOne section of the electromagnetic spectrum gets all the love\, as tens of thousands of “hams” ascend to the radio waves with “phone” (voice) and CW (Morse) in this exciting contest that stretches from coast to coast! Get on the GOTA station and make your own contact! Ham radio is awesome for parents and kids alike. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast for 2pm to 6pm (Bad): precipitation potential 51%\, sky cover 42%\, relative humidity 68%\, temperature 32C\, heat index 38C\, wind SE 9 km/h \nNOAA Forecast for 6pm to 10pm (Fair): precipitation potential 18%\, sky cover 44%\, relative humidity 80%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 33C\, wind S 7 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/american-radio-relay-league-field-day-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250613T215000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T215000Z
UID:5547-1750516200-1750530600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Engineering II"
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 131322. Registration in Part I is not a prerequisite. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-engineering-ii/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250613T213730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T214035Z
UID:5545-1750447800-1750451400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Wonders of the Summer Sky"
DESCRIPTION:The temperature rises as summer’s constellations settle high overhead early in the night. BREC Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop takes the audience on a fascinating tour of Baton Rouge’s upcoming season. She highlights the celestial gems that will sparkle throughout the next three months–-gems that visitors will be able to view live! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-wonders-of-the-summer-sky-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250613T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T194953Z
UID:5541-1750440600-1750447800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Daylight Detour
DESCRIPTION:NOAA has issued a Heat Advisory until 7pm. \nWhether it’s taking advantage of a prorated BRAS membership; getting the status of all current NASA\, LSU and HRPO plans; obtaining the latest information on asteroid Apophis; learning HRPO history or taking stock of which celestial events are on their way–this “alternate route” (planned due to Daylight Time) is on your stop! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 24%\, sky cover 35%\, relative humidity 70%\, temperature 31C\, heat index 38C\, wind SW 5 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-daylight-detour-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250613T210806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T212810Z
UID:5539-1749895200-1749902400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Names and Catalogs"
DESCRIPTION:Can one name a star? Are there enough names in our cultures to label all stars? How do catalogs act as address books for some of the most lovely objects in the sky that Cadets could find? [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 231320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-names-and-catalogs/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250606T011406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T212330Z
UID:5515-1749718800-1749729600@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 hydrogen-alpha wavelength and directly in calcium-K wavelength) will take place. During this time the Sun will be in the constellation Taurus at a maximum altitude of 74°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. \nThis special session of solar viewing is programmed due to the predicted increase in solar activity due to Solar Cycle 25. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 30%\, sky cover 43%\, relative humidity 84%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 35C\, wind S 9 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-35/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250606T010825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T010825Z
UID:5513-1749495600-1749502800@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-26/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250604T055133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T234934Z
UID:5511-1749328200-1749337200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 8:04pm CDT. \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 39° in Libra. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 7%\, relative humidity 80%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 33C\, wind SW 11 km/h \nTwilight Ends\, 9:42pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-158/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250604T053724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T053724Z
UID:5509-1749290400-1749297600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Observing the Universe (Binoculars)"
DESCRIPTION:Cadets will discover the majestic objects that can be spied in a natural sky with only a binocular. [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. The first “Observing the Universe” is not a prerequisite.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 231320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-observing-the-universe-binoculars/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250604T052612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T001035Z
UID:5507-1749245400-1749250800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 8:04pm CDT. \nThe 20OGS dome is undergoing repairs. Viewing will take place on the front pad from 9pm to 10:15pm. \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 45° in Virgo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nTwilight Ends\, 9:41pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 13%\, relative humidity 75%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 33C\, wind SW 10 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-157/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250503T015652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T232750Z
UID:5387-1748719800-1748728800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS dome is undergoing repairs. Viewing will take place on the front pad beginning at 8pm. \nSunset\, 8:01pm CDT. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing crescent Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 63° in Cancer. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nTwilight Ends\, 9:37pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 25%\, relative humidity 66%\, temperature 26C\, wind NW 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-156/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250503T013633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T013746Z
UID:5384-1748701800-1748716200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Engineering I"
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 131321. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-engineering-i/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250503T013457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T232307Z
UID:5382-1748637000-1748642400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Due to sporadic internet outages\, tonight’s lecture (“The Place Called Outer Space”) is postponed until 11 July. \nSunset\, 8:00pm CDT \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing crescent Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 41° in Cancer. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nTwilight Ends\, 9:36pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 9%\, sky cover 94%\, relative humidity 87%\, temperature 25C\, wind N 5 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-155/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250220T203614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T203614Z
UID:5039-1748368800-1748376000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For over eighty-five years the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club has introduced the local area to the Amateur Radio Service and all its benefits. During this meeting officers and members will finalize plans for the ARRL Field Day at the end of June. To participate in this meeting\, please follow the instructions at https://brarc.org. [For ages twelve and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/baton-rouge-amateur-radio-club-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250503T012448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T222301Z
UID:5376-1748115000-1748124000@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.] \nSunset\, 7:57pm CDT. Twilight Ends\, 9:31pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 3%\, sky cover 26%\, relative humidity 76%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 31C\, wind S 8 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-154/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250503T011641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T011641Z
UID:5374-1748080800-1748088000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "In-House Physics"
DESCRIPTION:The Newtonian world exists before our eyes. With equipment\, controls and goals–Cadets will a run a gauntlet of one-off demonstrations. [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 131320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-in-house-physics/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250503T010951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T225702Z
UID:5372-1748032200-1748037600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:This program is dependent upon the rain and thunder having left the HRPO area. \nTwilight Ends\, 9:31pm CDT. \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 (Good): precipitation potential 3%\, sky cover 46%\, relative humidity 84%\, temperature 26C\, wind SE 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-153/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250503T004659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T210610Z
UID:5370-1748021400-1748032200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Future of the Observatory
DESCRIPTION:HRPO will open at 6:15pm. The majority of this program’s information and will take place (weather permitting) during the weekend’s two Evening Sky Viewing sessions. \nSunset\, 7:56pm CDT. \nIn a little over 900 days\, HRPO will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary. This meet-and-greet (a tradition in late May) will allow a networking of involved patrons–and those who want to get involved. Several displays will premiere. [For ages twelve and older. No admission fee. Refreshments.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 32%\, sky cover 46%\, relative humidity 76%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 31C\, wind S 8 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-future-of-the-observatory/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250503T004409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T224016Z
UID:5368-1747510200-1747519200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS dome is undergoing repairs. Viewing will take place on the front pad. HRPO will close at 9:45pm. \nSunset\, 7:52pm CDT. Twilight Ends\, 9:25pm CDT. \nWeather 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.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 2%\, sky cover 22%\, relative humidity 72%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 32C\, wind S 9 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-152/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250503T002940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T002940Z
UID:5366-1747476000-1747483200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Observing the Universe (Eyes)"
DESCRIPTION:Cadets will discover the majestic objects that can be spied in a natural sky without any equipment. [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 131320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-observing-the-universe-eyes/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250503T001453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T010517Z
UID:5364-1747427400-1747432800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS dome is undergoing repairs. Viewing will take place on the front pad. \nWeather 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.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 48%\, relative humidity 78%\, temperature 28C\, wind S 11 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-151/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250502T235253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T012834Z
UID:5362-1747423800-1747427400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Mt. St. Helens"
DESCRIPTION:In March 1980\, this volcano erupted for the first time in over 100 years\, killing over fifty people and shocking the country. Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop recounts the amazing story. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-4/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172234
CREATED:20250502T234847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T171605Z
UID:5360-1747222200-1747233000@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 hydrogen-alpha wavelength and directly in calcium-K wavelength) will take place. During this time the Sun will be in the constellation Taurus at a maximum altitude of 78°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. \nThis special session of solar viewing is programmed due to the predicted increase in solar activity due to Solar Cycle 25. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 4%\, sky cover 5%\, relative humidity 61%\, temperature 239\, wind SW 23 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-34/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
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