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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T000353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T000353Z
UID:4008-1723485600-1723489200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Light Pollution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Light Pollution Committee is an education effort overseen by the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society. The public is invited. The LPC teaches people what light pollution is\, what the different types of light pollution are\, how they are detrimental and how to determine if any particular location has a light pollution problem. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/light-pollution-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T001442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T001442Z
UID:4010-1723551300-1723558500@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 Leo at a maximum altitude of 74°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. \nThis special session of solar viewing is programmed due to the predicted upcoming peak of Solar Cycle 25. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-17/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T050000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T002412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T002412Z
UID:4012-1723606200-1723611600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Mars-Jupiter Conjunction
DESCRIPTION:The Red Planet and the King of the Gas Giants will be placed in the sky less than a half-degree apart! Tight planet-planet conjunctions are not very common. We encourage you to bring your family and friends. [For ages six and older. No admission fee. Binocular strongly recommended.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/mars-jupiter-conjunction/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T003012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T003012Z
UID:4014-1723836600-1723840200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Current State of Space Launches"
DESCRIPTION:Concerned about recent cancellations and off-the-Earth performances of certain spacecraft? BREC Center Supervisor James DeOliveira will analyze the various situations NASA and commercial companies are navigating. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-current-state-of-space-launches/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T003800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T003800Z
UID:4016-1723836600-1723840200@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 31° in Sagittarius. 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-98/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T202058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T221603Z
UID:4020-1723921200-1723932000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "The Ringed Beauty"
DESCRIPTION:The heat index will be in the “Extreme Caution” category during the first hour of the program. Pad viewing will not begin until 7:30pm; dome viewing may not begin until 8:30pm. \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 waxing gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 30° 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 10%\, sky cover 40%\, relative humidity 78%\, temperature 30C\, heat index 38C. wind S 3 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/plus-night-the-ringed-beauty-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T203609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T225459Z
UID:4024-1724445000-1724450400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The lecture “SOLWIND” is postponed until September. HRPO opens at 8:30pm. \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 (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 9%\, relative humidity 74%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 31C. wind SE 5 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-99/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T230438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T230438Z
UID:4026-1724493600-1724500800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Hurricanes"
DESCRIPTION:NOAA predicted a higher-than-average season this year for cyclonic storms. Cadets will receive their own take-home tracking maps\, investigate the geophysical processes that create these monsters and perform a couple of hands-on experiments! [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-hurricanes/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T231807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T224445Z
UID:4028-1724527800-1724536800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. Twilight ends at 9:00pm. 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 (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 1%\, relative humidity 74%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 31C. wind E 5 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-100/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T232424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T232420Z
UID:4030-1725046200-1725049800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Concept of Zero"
DESCRIPTION:Please be aware that NOAA has issued a Flood Watch until 7pm tomorrow evening. \nNot only the numeral but the idea of representing “nothing” mathematically revolutionized technology and philosophy. Want to hear the story? [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-concept-of-zero/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T232856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T225813Z
UID:4032-1725049800-1725055200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION: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.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 32%\, sky cover 83%\, relative humidity 100%\, temperature 24C\, wind E 5 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-101/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240807T235106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T235919Z
UID:4034-1725105600-1725112800@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 Leo at a maximum altitude of 68°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-18/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T172521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T224452Z
UID:4071-1725651000-1725654600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: SOLWIND
DESCRIPTION:NASA has issued a Flood Watch\, in effect until tomorrow at 7:00am. \nThe oft-forgotten instrument aboard the now-defunct P78-1 satellite discovered a comet in 1979–a discovery which presaged the numerous machine-based discoveries of comets and asteroids during the 21st century. [Postponed from 23 August. For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-solwind/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T174041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T224901Z
UID:4073-1725654600-1725660000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED. HRPO will close by at least 8:45pm. \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 7° in Virgo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 75%\, sky cover 84%\, relative humidity 100%\, temperature 23C\, wind NE 13 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-102/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T175033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T184859Z
UID:4075-1725703200-1725710400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Computers Through History"
DESCRIPTION:From the abacus to the difference engine\, mechanical concepts that verged on reaching computer status came on the scene centuries ago. In this first in a series of three sessions\, Cadets will become immersed in the computing past! [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-computers-through-history/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T175805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T003155Z
UID:4077-1725746400-1725753600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Saturnian Opposition
DESCRIPTION:Saturn is exactly 180 degrees from the Sun\, rising as the Sun is setting. On this night\, we are now the closest we’ll be to Saturn this year! Weather permitting\, viewing of Saturn will take place. [For ages six and older. No admission fee. Binocular recommended.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 5%\, sky cover 57%\, relative humidity 93%\, temperature 23C\, wind NE 10 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/saturnian-opposition-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T180341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T180602Z
UID:4079-1725904800-1725908400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Light Pollution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Light Pollution Committee is an education effort overseen by the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society. The public is invited. The LPC teaches people what light pollution is\, what the different types of light pollution are\, how they are detrimental and how to determine if any particular location has a light pollution problem. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/4079/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240904T195030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T195030Z
UID:4118-1725908400-1725915600@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-17/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T181517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T230849Z
UID:4083-1726255800-1726259400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Wonders of the Fall Sky"
DESCRIPTION:HRPO’s parking lot should be negotiated carefully after the storm. Some parking spaces are unavailable. The speed limit is 10mph. \nBREC Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop will take the audience on a fascinating tour of Baton Rouge’s autumn 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-fall-sky-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T184515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T231150Z
UID:4085-1726259400-1726264800@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 33° in Sagittarius. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 3%\, relative humidity 86%\, temperature 25C\, wind S 2 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-103/
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T185214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T185214Z
UID:4089-1726308000-1726315200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Computer Anatomy"
DESCRIPTION:For this second in a series of three sessions\, Cadets will learn about CPUs\, motherboards and the like! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. Participation in Part I 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-computer-anatomy/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T185715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T002319Z
UID:4091-1726340400-1726351200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "The Icy Outposts"
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: HRPO will close at 8pm. \n20OGS viewing and the campfire are cancelled. Pad viewing will take place. \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 waxing gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 37° in Capricornus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 24%\, sky cover 63%\, relative humidity 89%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 30C\, wind W 3 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/plus-night-the-icy-outposts/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T190244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T190244Z
UID:4093-1726488000-1726495200@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 Virgo at a maximum altitude of 62°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. \nThis special session of solar viewing is programmed due to the predicted upcoming peak of Solar Cycle 25. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-19/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T193633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T013341Z
UID:4095-1726867800-1726875000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Neptunian Opposition
DESCRIPTION:Neptune is exactly 180 degrees from the Sun\, rising as the Sun is setting. On this night\, we are now the closest we’ll be to Neptune this year! Weather permitting\, viewing of Neptune will take place. [For ages six and older. No admission fee. Binocular recommended.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 8%\, relative humidity 84%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 29C\, wind SE 3 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/neptunian-opposition-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240903T194244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T194244Z
UID:4097-1726912800-1726920000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Computer Languages"
DESCRIPTION:For the last of three sessions\, Cadets will learn about machine\, assembly and higher-level languages! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. Participation in Part I or Part II 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-computer-languages/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240904T194735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T222358Z
UID:4116-1726947000-1726956000@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 5° in Taurus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 4%\, relative humidity 77%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 30C\, wind SE 3 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-104/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240904T195708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T195708Z
UID:4120-1727465400-1727469000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Europa Clipper"
DESCRIPTION:NASA is launching its newest robotic mission in October. Its goal will be to study Jupiter’s moon Europa\, currently considered one of the best candidates for life in our Solar System. (Amy Northrop gives this lecture.)  [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-europa-clipper/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240904T200355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T225923Z
UID:4122-1727469000-1727474400@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.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 1%\, relative humidity 68%\, temperature 23C\, wind W 5 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-105/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240904T200922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T164450Z
UID:4124-1727524800-1727532000@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 Virgo at a maximum altitude of 57°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 0%\, relative humidity 54%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 30C\, wind W 11 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-20/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160650
CREATED:20240904T202250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T202250Z
UID:4126-1727533800-1727548200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Computer Coding"
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-computer-coding/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
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