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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240703T003252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T003252Z
UID:3866-1720812600-1720816200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Waiting for a Nova"
DESCRIPTION:What violent process can cause a star to temporarily outshine its surroundings by factors of up to hundreds of thousands–if not millions–and survive\, only to do it all over again another day? This rare and astonishing event may be occuring very soon. Where will it happen? What will it look like from Earth? [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-waiting-for-a-nova/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240703T005044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T225155Z
UID:3868-1720816200-1720821600@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 at a maximum altitude of 43° in Virgo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 9%\, sky cover 43%\, relative humidity 85%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 32C\, wind S 3 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-89/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240703T010118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T010118Z
UID:3870-1720864800-1720872000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Mercury"
DESCRIPTION:The closest planet to the Sun\, the fastest to go around the Sun and the smallest official planet. They are all Mercury! In time for its upcoming evening elongation\, Cadets will learn about it\, the missions we’ve sent and how to see it in the sky! [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-mercury/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240703T011022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T224237Z
UID:3872-1720899000-1720909800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the First Quarter Moon at a maximum altitude of 48° in Virgo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 21%\, sky cover 69%\, relative humidity 83%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 33C\, wind SW 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-90/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240706T003626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T003626Z
UID:3880-1721417400-1721421000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Apollo 11 Fifty-Fifth Anniversary"
DESCRIPTION:Tom Northrop (former BREC Center Supervisor) will present an extended highlighting of the trip that three men took–as the rest of the human species watched\, waited\, hoped and cheered. Assisted by the scientists and engineers and politicians and other supporters (and preceded by other brave astronauts who paved the way)\, Neil Armstrong\, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins committed themselves to a goal that accelerated technological progress and elevated the human spirit. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-apollo-11-fifty-fifth-anniversary/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240706T004159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T230641Z
UID:3882-1721421000-1721426400@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 waxing gibbous Moon at a maximum altitude of 24° in Sagittarius. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 25%\, sky cover 63%\, relative humidity 92%\, temperature 26C\, wind S 2 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-91/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240706T230956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T230956Z
UID:3887-1721469600-1721476800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "A Natural Satellite to Visit"
DESCRIPTION:Earth is the closest planet to the Sun with a Moon. This body has inspired and informed art\, religion and philosophy as well as science\, Cadets will discuss the different ways we’ve looked at our Moon over the millennia\, before and after the Space Race. [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-a-natural-satellite-to-visit/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240706T231915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T214157Z
UID:3889-1721502000-1721512800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Full Moon Party
DESCRIPTION:NO VIEWING —  HRPO will close by at least 10pm. \nPhysical science demonstrations\, hands-on activities. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 40%\, sky cover 60%\, relative humidity 87%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 33C\, wind S 3 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/full-moon-party/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T211500
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240722T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T000138Z
UID:3920-1721591100-1721596500@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Mercurian Elongation
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED —  NOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 25%\, sky cover 66%\, relative humidity 96%\, temperature 25C\, heat index 26C\, wind S 3 km/hr. \nPeriodically\, 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”. The waning gibbous Moon will also be seen. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/mercurian-elongation-5/
LOCATION:Burbank Soccer Complex\, 12400 Burbank Drive\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240726T194711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T194711Z
UID:3923-1722022200-1722025800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Our Birth Stars"
DESCRIPTION:A person’s “birth star” is a star whose light has taken as long to reach Earth as he’s been alive. Of course\, birth stars change over the course of a human lifetime and are as varied as human beings themselves! How can you see yours? [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-our-birth-stars/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240726T195321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T195321Z
UID:3925-1722025800-1722031200@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 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 (Bad): precipitation potential 23%\, sky cover 67%\, relative humidity 97%\, temperature 24C\, wind E 3 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-92/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240726T200023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T170602Z
UID:3927-1722081600-1722088800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Solar Viewing
DESCRIPTION:If there is no rain\, viewing will be attempted at least until 1pm. \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 Cancer at a maximum altitude of 79°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 36%\, sky cover 45%\, relative humidity 83%\, temperature 30C\, heat index 38C\, wind SW 3 km/hr.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-16/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240726T200330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T200330Z
UID:3929-1722090600-1722105000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "History of Electronics"
DESCRIPTION:This program offers advanced topics\, activity extensions and all-new games and demonstrations to older youth. Certificates are earned and archived as well as modern experiments take place. There are also giveaways and door prizes. [For ages twelve to sixteen. $15 per EBR parish registrant; $18 per other-parish registrant. Register via WebTrac; use activity number 531993. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-history-of-electronics/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240727T171917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T205313Z
UID:3937-1722108600-1722117600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:20OGS CLOSED / PAD VIEWING ONLY —  HRPO will close by at least 9:30pm \nWeather 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.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 21%\, sky cover 55%\, relative humidity 91%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 31C. wind SE 3 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-93/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240728T021157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T231529Z
UID:3942-1722624300-1722631500@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:BRAS Astrophotography Display Premiere
DESCRIPTION:NOAA has an Excessive Heat Warning is place until 7pm. \nPrint and electronic copies of photography from members of the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society will be displayed. The main focus of the premiere will be the sky photography of Cathy Gabel. Her pictures will be installed on the main floor until 1 November. [for ages eleven and older / no admission fee / drinks]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/bras-astrophotography-display-premiere/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T221500
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240728T021959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T232426Z
UID:3944-1722631500-1722636900@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The heat index will be in the “Extreme Caution” category. \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 (Excellent): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 12%\, relative humidity 72%\, temperature 31C\, heat index 38C. wind W 4 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-94/
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240729T234715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T234715Z
UID:3947-1722679200-1722686400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Historic Experiments III"
DESCRIPTION:Priestley…Lavoisier…Ohm. These men unlocked the latest 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. Participation in Part One or Part Two 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-historic-experiments-iii/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240730T001208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T233053Z
UID:3949-1722713400-1722722400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:HRPO will close by at least 9:30pm. The heat index will be in the “Extreme Caution” category at the start of the program. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the New 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 17%\, sky cover 29%\, relative humidity 79%\, temperature 30C\, heat index 36C. wind SW 3 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-95/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240806T232330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T232354Z
UID:3996-1723231800-1723235400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Available Energies"
DESCRIPTION:Arrive at HRPO for an overview of the different technologies in use for storing and directing energy for the human race. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-available-energies/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240806T233310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T235110Z
UID:3999-1723235400-1723240800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The heat index will be in the “Extreme Caution” category at the start of the program. \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 25° in Virgo. 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 6%\, relative humidity 54%\, temperature 31C\, heat index 33C. wind N 10 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-96/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240806T234423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T234423Z
UID:4001-1723284000-1723291200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "ISS Expedition 7"
DESCRIPTION:The International Space Station is one of the greatest engineering feats in human history. From April 2003 to October 2003 Yuri Malenchenko and Ed Lu conducted experiments and did what few have done-–lived off the Earth. Cadets will build on the circuit board and sample the astronauts’ menu! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 531990.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-iss-expedition-7/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240806T234954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T235024Z
UID:4003-1723318200-1723327200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The heat index will be in the “Extreme Caution” category during the program. Viewing will take place from 7:45pm to 9:45pm. \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 37° in Virgo. 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 9%\, relative humidity 54%\, temperature 33C\, heat index 37C. wind N 5 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-97/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
CREATED:20240806T235810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T000020Z
UID:4005-1723413600-1723428000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Perseid Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:The Perseids are one of the major meteor showers of the year\, caused by debris left from the passings of Comet Swift-Tuttle. Come learn about meteors and let’s see if we can spot some “earthgrazers”. Although telescopes aren’t used for meteor hunting\, we’ll have at least one available until 12am for leisurely gazing at other celestial objects. Look fast for the meteors! Perseid meteoroids hit our atmosphere traveling about sixty kilometers per second. If you’re vigilant\, you may see a fireball…. [For ages six and older. No admission fee. Visitors must adhere to all rules.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/perseid-meteor-shower-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
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:20260403T173418
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:20260403T173418
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:20260403T173418
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:20260403T173418
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173418
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
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