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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T193000
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UID:3611-1715369400-1715373000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Apollo 10 Fifty-Fifth Anniversary"
DESCRIPTION:The Apollo 10 astronauts (Thomas Stafford\, Eugene Cernan and John Young) tested all aspects of what would be the system to put us on the Moon–except the actual landing. Former BREC Center Supervisor Tom Northrop continues HRPO’s countdown to accomplishment of one of the greatest engineering and exploration goals in mankind’s history… [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-apollo-10-fifty-fifth-anniversary/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240502T230957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T230957Z
UID:3613-1715373000-1715378400@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 28° 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-78/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240502T233132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T233132Z
UID:3615-1715421600-1715428800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Amazing Alchemy"
DESCRIPTION:Ages ago\, wizened attempted to turn lead into gold. Is it possible? Cadets will uncover the truth! [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-amazing-alchemy/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240503T001426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T001426Z
UID:3617-1715455800-1715464800@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 52° in Gemini. 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-79/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240503T010251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T011022Z
UID:3619-1715623200-1715626800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Light Pollution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you a local skygazer\, homeowner\, business owner\, science teacher or stakeholder interested reclaiming a natural sky above HRPO and its surrounding while simultaneously saving money and energy\, and making 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/3619/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240503T011138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T011138Z
UID:3622-1715626800-1715634000@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\, 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-14/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240503T210101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T193028Z
UID:3624-1716051600-1716073200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:International Astronomy Day
DESCRIPTION:[The beginning of IAD has been postponed until 5pm. Please read the schedule carefully as different activities start at different times…International Astronomy Day – Highland Road Park Observatory (lsu.edu)] \nThe greatest IAD event in the region returns! Once again expected exhibitors include the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club\, the Baton Rouge Gem and Mineral Society\, the Baton Rouge Geological Society\, the Baton Rouge Zoo\, the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport\, BREC’s Art Program\, the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center\, the EBR Library Bookmobile and EBR Mosquito Abatement! Pink See-Through Fantasia will supply the music! A Scope-on-a-Rope session\, a deep-sky tour and a lunar tour will take place. The large 20OGS scope opens from 7:30pm to 9:30pm and physical science demonstrations begin at 8pm! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/international-astronomy-day-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240503T220402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T220402Z
UID:3626-1716579000-1716582600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Hephaestus One"
DESCRIPTION:Originally presenting these visuals as a portion of a thesis defense\, Francis Dinh will ask the audience “if beauty can exist on the Moon through architecture”. This event will be the first of its kind for HRPO’s public. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-hephaestus-one/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240511T225705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T235454Z
UID:3676-1716579000-1716588000@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 Ophiuchus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 11%\, relative humidity 77%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 30C\, wind S 8 km/hr. Operator: Colin Turley of LSU.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-80/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240513T215501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T215501Z
UID:3683-1716651000-1716665400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Aerospace 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 531993. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before. Participation in Part I is not a prerequisite.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-aerospace-engineering-ii/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240513T215917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T215453Z
UID:3685-1716665400-1716674400@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 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 3%\, relative humidity 70%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 33C\, wind S 10 km/hr. Operator: Judah Santiago of BREC. Due to Daylight Time\, celestial objects may not be available until 8:30pm.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-81/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240528T164304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T164304Z
UID:3758-1716919200-1716926400@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 six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/baton-rouge-amateur-radio-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240528T174605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T180442Z
UID:3760-1717183800-1717187400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Three-Mile Island Incident"
DESCRIPTION:Though in all probability no one received a serious amount of harm from this accident\, it has since colored the entire discussion of nuclear power in the United States. We’re opening a time capsule! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-three-mile-island-incident/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240528T190658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T224929Z
UID:3769-1717187400-1717192800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED — HRPO will close by at least 9:45pm. \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 27%\, sky cover 81%\, relative humidity 90%\, temperature 24C\, wind SE 8 km/hr.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-82/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240531T192917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T200410Z
UID:3771-1717236000-1717243200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Radical Radioactivity"
DESCRIPTION:Radioactivity is very often confused for radiation\, and vice-versa. Cadets will learn how to never again be at a loss for understanding! [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-radical-radioactivity-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240531T200305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T231138Z
UID:3773-1717270200-1717279200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED — HRPO will close by at least 9pm. \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 37%\, sky cover 71%\, relative humidity 88%\, temperature 26C\, wind S 3 km/hr.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-83/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240531T202140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T170222Z
UID:3775-1717675200-1717682400@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 Taurus at a maximum altitude of 82°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. \nThis special session of solar viewing is programmed due to next year’s predicted peak of Solar Cycle 25. \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 13%\, sky cover 39%\, relative humidity 74%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 34C\, wind N 7 km/hr. \n[For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-14/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240531T203645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T224552Z
UID:3777-1717788600-1717792200@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-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240531T205232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T205232Z
UID:3779-1717792200-1717797600@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 13° in Gemini. 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-84/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240531T211716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T211716Z
UID:3781-1717840800-1717848000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Solar Maximum II"
DESCRIPTION:The twenty-four months will see probably the great levels of sunspots\, plage\, flares and prominences for the next eight to fourteen years! Cadets will learn about Solar Cycle 25; sketch the Sun while viewing it in three different manners (include hydrogen-alpha wavelength); and learn about space missions that investigate the Sun. [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-solar-maximum-ii/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240531T212547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T235402Z
UID:3783-1717878600-1717887600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:NOAA Air Quality Alert (until 12am 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 23° in Gemini. 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 75%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 31C\, wind S 3 km/hr Operator: Trey Anding of BRAS.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-85/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240531T212919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T212919Z
UID:3785-1718042400-1718046000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Light Pollution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you a local skygazer\, homeowner\, business owner\, science teacher or stakeholder interested reclaiming a natural sky above HRPO and its surrounding while simultaneously saving money and energy\, and making 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-12/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240531T213155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T213155Z
UID:3787-1718046000-1718053200@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\, 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-15/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240531T214709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T201425Z
UID:3789-1718388000-1718398800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Daylight Detour
DESCRIPTION:NOAA Air Quality Alert (until 12am CDT) \nWhether it’s taking advantage of a prorated BRAS membership; getting the status of all current NASA\, LSU and BREC 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” (mapped out due to Daylight Time) is your stop! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-daylight-detour-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240531T232054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T232054Z
UID:3793-1718445600-1718452800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Historic Experiments I"
DESCRIPTION:Archimedes…Galileo…Torricelli. These men unlocked the first pieces of the grand puzzle known as the physical world. Cadets will find out how the pieces fit! [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-historic-experiments-i/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240601T232601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T232601Z
UID:3798-1719064800-1719093600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:American Radio Relay League Field Day
DESCRIPTION:One 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 contact 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.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/american-radio-relay-league-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240601T233431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T233431Z
UID:3800-1719610200-1719615600@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-86/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240601T234030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T234030Z
UID:3802-1719675000-1719689400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Living in Space"
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. Participation in Part I is not a prerequisite.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-living-in-space/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240601T234932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T222456Z
UID:3804-1719689400-1719698400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:TRUNCATED — HRPO will close by at least 9:30pm. \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 (Poor): precipitation potential 17%\, sky cover 68%\, relative humidity 84%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 36C\, wind S 4 km/hr.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-87/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T173417
CREATED:20240702T232700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T162626Z
UID:3854-1720007100-1720017900@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Solar Viewing
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED — NOAA has issued an Excessive Heat Warning lasting until 9pm. The NWS Heat Index Chart indicates “Danger” at this time. \nWeather 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 Gemini at a maximum altitude of 83°. 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.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 35%\, sky cover 35%\, relative humidity 73%\, temperature 33C\, heat index 43C\, wind SE 8 km/hr.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-15/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
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