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DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
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UID:4293-1730541600-1730548800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Hot Air Balloons and Gliders"
DESCRIPTION:From blimps and dirigibles to smaller versions at birthday parties–lighter-than-air craft has brought joy and interest in flight\, as well as provided practical means of transportation and of offense/defense in times of war. Cadets will learn about the Montgolfier brothers and also sneak a peek at gliders. [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-hot-air-balloons-and-gliders/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241009T183200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T225115Z
UID:4295-1730575800-1730584800@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.] \n\nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 27%\, relative humidity 90%\, temperature 23C\, wind E 8 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-112/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241010T174815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T201624Z
UID:4301-1731084300-1731091500@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Edge of Night
DESCRIPTION:Due to weather conditions\, the exercises for this event will be incorporated into the Natural Sky Conference on 22 November. HRPO will close tonight at 6:15pm. \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 a light-polluted city when night has come? There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 19%\, sky cover 63%\, relative humidity 89%\, temperature 26C\, wind E 12 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-edge-of-night/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241012T181124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T181124Z
UID:4334-1731146400-1731153600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Uranus and Neptune"
DESCRIPTION:The ice giants can be spotted from Earth with little difficulty–Uranus with a binocular\, Neptune with a telescope. Their unique color and lack of “twinkle” distinguish them from the stars. Cadets will learn how they were discovered\, what Voyager found out and when we will be sending another spacecraft! [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-uranus-and-neptune-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241012T181928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T001320Z
UID:4336-1731180600-1731189600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED \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 43° in Aquarius. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 37%\, sky cover 79%\, relative humidity 90%\, temperature 25C\, wind E 11 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-113/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241111T165733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T165733Z
UID:4446-1731321900-1731329100@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 Libra at a maximum altitude of 42°. 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 (Good): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 31%\, relative humidity 86%\, temperature 25C\, wind N 11 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-23/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241025T225256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T225256Z
UID:4385-1731348000-1731351600@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-16/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241025T225420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T225420Z
UID:4387-1731351600-1731358800@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-19/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241115T224327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T000307Z
UID:4458-1731699000-1731702600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Apollo 12 55th Anniversary"
DESCRIPTION:The Apollo anniversary overall has been quite fun…and also introspective. Tom Northrop will be opening one of the older history books at HRPO to discuss the flight of Charles Conrad\, Alan Bean and Richard Gordon. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241115T235406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T235406Z
UID:4460-1731702600-1731708000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the Full Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 62° 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 2%\, relative humidity 87%\, temperature 15C\, wind NE 3 km/hr 
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-114/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241116T000147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T000234Z
UID:4462-1731751200-1731758400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Just Add Water"
DESCRIPTION:Pure water is odorless and tasteless\, while water in general is ubiquitous throughout planet Earth! As the Europa Clipper has begun its journey to a faraway icy moon to search for a hidden ocean\, Cadets will understand the necessary of water for life and how its presence is a marker for possible extraterrestrial intelligence. [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-just-add-water/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241116T000926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T195331Z
UID:4466-1731774600-1731780000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Mercurian Elongation
DESCRIPTION:Periodically\, Mercury reaches its greatest angular separation in the sky (elongation) from the Sun. This is the safest way for amateurs to view Mercury. Come join us at the Burbank Soccer Complex! The planet will appear as a “half-Mercury”. Venus and Saturn will also be seen. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 34%\, relative humidity 77%\, temperature 22C\, wind E 10 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/mercurian-elongation-6/
LOCATION:Burbank Soccer Complex\, 12400 Burbank Drive\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241116T001351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T231650Z
UID:4468-1731783600-1731794400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "The Uranian Opposition"
DESCRIPTION:As the firepit is under construction for upgrading\, there will be no marshmallow roast. \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 50° in Taurus. 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 42%\, relative humidity 92%\, temperature 19C\, wind E 7 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/plus-night-the-uranian-opposition/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241116T001925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T204720Z
UID:4470-1732293000-1732307400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Natural Sky Conference
DESCRIPTION:Quite possibly the most important four hours a stakeholder will spend at HRPO this year will be the networking gathering allowing the facility’s parents\, BRAS members and LSU astronomy students to talk to those organizations in the area that have the greatest ability to curb light pollution. [Drinks. For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 0%\, relative humidity 61%\, temperature 13C\, wind NW 5 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/natural-sky-conference-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241116T231353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T231353Z
UID:4475-1732356000-1732363200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Jupiter"
DESCRIPTION:It spins completely around in fewer than ten Earth hours. It is the “vacuum cleaner” of the Solar System\, pulling in asteroids and meteoroids very often before those objects can strike other locations. It has dozens of moons\, the largest four of which can be seen from Earth as they cross in front of or pass behind their parent planet. Cadets will investigate Jupiter! [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-jupiter/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241116T232130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T232910Z
UID:4479-1732390200-1732399200@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 80%\, temperature 12C\, wind SE 2 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-115/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241116T232904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T180836Z
UID:4483-1732968000-1732975200@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 Ophiuchus at a maximum altitude of 38°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 10%\, relative humidity 46%\, temperature 13C\, wind E 8 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-24/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241116T233130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T233130Z
UID:4485-1732977000-1732991400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Planetary Speedsters"
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-planetary-speedsters/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241130T181622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T224620Z
UID:4496-1732995000-1733004000@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! NOTE: Continuing tradition\, at the end of this Thanksgiving Saturday session personnel will attempt a viewing of the Christmas Tree Cluster. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 11%\, relative humidity 72%\, temperature 8C\, wind E 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-116/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:November 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241205T215928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T220041Z
UID:4504-1733513400-1733517000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Future is Ours"
DESCRIPTION:As we approach the beginning of 2024’s Winter\, this once-only discussion will outline the many different ways the upcoming four to five years will see incredible growth locally and beyond in skygazing and other STEM-based hobbies. The possibilities are as endless as the opportunities. [Postponed from 1 November. For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/4504/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241205T221410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T234335Z
UID:4508-1733517000-1733522400@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 20° in Capricornus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 36%\, relative humidity 73%\, temperature 6C\, wind NE 5 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-117/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241205T222520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T222520Z
UID:4510-1733565600-1733572800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Kites and Parachutes"
DESCRIPTION:A kite is a heavier-than-air “wing” that flies on the currents while directed by a control line. If a parachute can help bring a rover safely to the Martian landscape\, it can do the same for you. Cadets will investigate the history of kites and parachutes. [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. To register go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531990.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-kites-and-parachutes/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241205T224426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T230230Z
UID:4512-1733599800-1733607000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Jovian Opposition
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter is exactly 180 degrees from the Sun\, rising as the Sun is setting. On this night we are the closest we’ll be to Jupiter all year! Weather permitting\, viewing of Jupiter will take place. [For ages six and older. No admission fee. Binocular recommended.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 12%\, sky cover 77%\, relative humidity 77%\, temperature 11C\, wind E 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/4512/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241205T224847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T224847Z
UID:4516-1733770800-1733778000@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-20/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241205T231349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T004149Z
UID:4518-1734037200-1734051600@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.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 16%\, relative humidity 85%\, temperature 7C\, wind E 4 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/geminid-meteor-shower-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241205T231855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T231855Z
UID:4520-1734118200-1734121800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Journeys to the Moon"
DESCRIPTION:Since antiquity\, humankind has been voyaging to the Moon with imagination and curiosity. This presentation helmed by Center Supervisor James DeOliveira introduces the beginners to making his or her own observations. Neither a rocket nor a spacecraft is required! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-journeys-to-the-moon/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241205T233323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T235733Z
UID:4522-1734121800-1734127200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS will not be available due to ongoing LSU maintenance. Viewing will take place on the front pad. \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 78° in Taurus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 32%\, relative humidity 93%\, temperature 14C\, wind E 11 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-118/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241210T211121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T211121Z
UID:4546-1734170400-1734177600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Helicopters and Airplanes"
DESCRIPTION:Cadets will investigate the flying machines that have been with us for over a century. [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. To register go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531990.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-helicopters-and-airplanes/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241210T211313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T211313Z
UID:4548-1734199200-1734206400@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-17/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160645
CREATED:20241210T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T231520Z
UID:4550-1734206400-1734215400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS will not be available due to ongoing LSU maintenance. Viewing will take place on the front pad. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the Full Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 73° in Taurus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 3%\, sky cover 50%\, relative humidity 93%\, temperature 18C\, wind SE 10 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-119/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:December 2024
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