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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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:20260403T141735
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
CREATED:20240904T205653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T222601Z
UID:4128-1727551800-1727560800@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 67%\, temperature 26C\, wind W 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-106/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:September 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
CREATED:20240924T004050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T004117Z
UID:4174-1728070200-1728073800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Spooky Sampler"
DESCRIPTION:It’s Halloween season. This lecture slot will be used to highlight a smorgasbord of unsettling stories\, images and theories–for our adult audience. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-spooky-sampler-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:October 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
CREATED:20240924T005128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T224759Z
UID:4177-1728073800-1728079200@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 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 11%\, sky cover 82%\, relative humidity 98%\, temperature 24C\, wind E 8 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-107/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:October 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
CREATED:20240924T200310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T200310Z
UID:4179-1728122400-1728129600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "The Spooky Session"
DESCRIPTION:It’s the Saturday before the Spooky Spectrum! Cadets will preview some of that event’s concepts\, experiencing creepy legends and tales from the annals of space exploration while delving into a science-based mystery. [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-the-spooky-session-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:October 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
CREATED:20240924T201202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T223054Z
UID:4181-1728156600-1728165600@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 crescent Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 7° in Libra. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 2%\, sky cover 78%\, relative humidity 87%\, temperature 25C\, wind E 3 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/4181/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:October 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
CREATED:20240926T204727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T203133Z
UID:4184-1728756000-1728770400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Spooky Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Come visit on this moonlit night–if you dare–as HRPO delves into the eerie side of astronomy\, physics and aeronautics. We’ll have creepy science demonstrations\, some of which have never been seen. Don’t forget the stories: strange sky phenomena…extra dimensions…extraterrestrials. Be warned. We want to make you think! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Excellent): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 0%\, relative humidity 60%\, temperature 25C\, wind S 3 km/hr
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-spooky-spectrum-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:October 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
CREATED:20241011T230736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T230736Z
UID:4332-1728845100-1728850500@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Comet Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, an attempt to view of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) will take place at the Burbank Soccer Complex. The device operators will be in the back of the Complex near the Dog Park. Please look for red lights. Please keep in mind\, the Complex will be locked soon after the viewing. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/comet-viewing/
LOCATION:Burbank Soccer Complex\, 12400 Burbank Drive\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:October 2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
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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-15/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:October 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141735
CREATED:20240927T230655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T230655Z
UID:4195-1728932400-1728939600@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-18/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:October 2024
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