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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T193000
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CREATED:20250701T000335Z
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UID:5585-1752262200-1752265800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Place Called Outer Space"
DESCRIPTION:Only one hour away if you could drive straight up–the intrigue of space began thousands of years ago\, reached a golden age in the century span prior to this year and could have a platinum age depending on what choices we make on these coming nights…. [Postponed from 30 May. For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-place-called-outer-space/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250701T002958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T225313Z
UID:5587-1752265800-1752271200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 8:08pm CDT.  \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 8° 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 4%\, sky cover 29%\, relative humidity 85%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 31C\, wind S 3 km/h \nTwilight Ends\, 9:44pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-160/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250701T010340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T010340Z
UID:5589-1752314400-1752321600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Solar Maximum III"
DESCRIPTION:Between July and December the last great span of Solar Cycle 25 will present itself–awesome sunspot clusters\, plage strewn across the Sun’s surface\, intense flares\, massive prominences and nailbiting geomagnetic storm alerts are all possible and quite likely. Cadets will receive information and materials to help them remember Solar Cycle 25 forever! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. Registration in either Part I or Part II is not a prerequisite.] \nTo register\, go to www.brec.org\, access the registration function and use Activity Number 231320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-solar-maximum-iii/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250701T012618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T232317Z
UID:5591-1752346800-1752357600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "Demonstration Overload"
DESCRIPTION:Due to the heat index there will be no fire. \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 1° 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 4%\, sky cover 34%\, relative humidity 79%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 34C\, wind S 3 km/h \nSunset: 8:08pm CDT. Twilight Ends: 9:44pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/plus-night-demonstration-overload-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250702T231908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T231908Z
UID:5611-1752519600-1752526800@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-27/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250702T234740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T234740Z
UID:5613-1752744600-1752755400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Solar Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing of the Sun’s image in four different manners (indirectly onto a white surface\, directly with safely-filtered optical light\, directly in hydrogen-alpha wavelength and directly in calcium-K wavelength) will take place. During this time the Sun will be in the constellation Gemini at a maximum altitude of 81°. 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.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-36/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250703T000723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T000723Z
UID:5615-1752867000-1752870600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Our Birth Stars"
DESCRIPTION:For years HRPO has been promoting the concept of birth stars! This presentation also will include the Star in Focus List that premieres this month! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-our-birth-stars-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250703T001916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T231046Z
UID:5617-1752870600-1752876000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS will not be in operation tonight. \nSunset\, 8:06pm CDT. \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 4%\, sky cover 71%\, relative humidity 89%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 30C\, wind S 3 km/h \nTwilight\, 9:40pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-161/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250703T170024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T170024Z
UID:5621-1752919200-1752926400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Asteroids and Comets"
DESCRIPTION:Planets get the majority of the attention\, but the smaller bodies can create a lifelong memory with a close pass (asteroid) or a bright showing (comet). Cadets will learn what asteroids and comets are\, where they are and how to find them! [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 231320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-asteroids-and-comets/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250703T171739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T003438Z
UID:5623-1752953400-1752962400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN/BAD WEATHER \n  \nSunset\, 8:05pm CDT. \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 (Good): precipitation potential 3%\, sky cover 39%\, relative humidity 84%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 34C\, wind S 3 km/h \nTwilight Ends\, 9:40pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-162/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250703T202659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T202659Z
UID:5625-1753471800-1753475400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Discovery of Pluto"
DESCRIPTION:Discovered by an American and considered an official planet from 1930 to 2006\, Pluto holds a special place in space lore even for those who have never seen it in a scope. Its history and our investigations of it will be covered in this presentation. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-discovery-of-pluto/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250703T204436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T000101Z
UID:5627-1753475400-1753480800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS will not be in operation. HRPO will close at least by 9:45pm. \nSunset\, 8:02pm 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 5° in Leo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 15%\, sky cover 61%\, relative humidity 88%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 32C\, wind SE 10 km/h \nTwilight Ends\, 9:35pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-163/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250725T194150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T154251Z
UID:5662-1753529400-1753540200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Solar Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled. HRPO will close at 12:15pm or if it rains. \nWeather permitting\, viewing of the Sun’s image in four different manners (indirectly onto a white surface\, directly with safely-filtered optical light\, directly in hydrogen-alpha wavelength and directly in calcium-K 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. \n[For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 58%\, sky cover 59%\, relative humidity 85%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 37C\, wind S 11 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-37/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250725T200330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T200330Z
UID:5664-1753540200-1753554600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Astronomy for Personalized Advancement"
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 231321. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-astronomy-for-personalized-advancement/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250725T202005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T202005Z
UID:5666-1753558200-1753567200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 8:02pm 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 25° in Leo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nTwilight Ends\, 9:34pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-164/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250725T203351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T192152Z
UID:5668-1754067600-1754082000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:A Galaxy of Games
DESCRIPTION:Postponed until September. HRPO will close at least by 8pm. \nThis one-time-only open house will showcase those non-electronic tabletop challenges that incorporate an astronomy or STEM theme! [For ages twelve and older. Drinks.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 36%\, sky cover 57%\, relative humidity 85%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 36C\, wind W 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/a-galaxy-of-games/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250725T204937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T204937Z
UID:5670-1754128800-1754136000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Dwarf Planets"
DESCRIPTION:This relatively new category is fraught with frustration and awe. Cadets will explore the lesser-known objects in the far reaches of our Galaxy! [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 231320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-dwarf-planets/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250725T215416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T223552Z
UID:5672-1754163000-1754172000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS will not be in operation. HRPO will close by at least 9:30pm. \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 35° in Libra. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 20%\, sky cover 62%\, relative humidity 93%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 29C\, wind N 4 km/h \nSunset\, 7:57pm CDT. Twilight Ends\, 9:27pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-165/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250730T024936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T024936Z
UID:5681-1754681400-1754685000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Sirius and Canopus"
DESCRIPTION:The two brightest stars in the night sky cannot both be seen if your location is too far north on the North American continent. Baton Rougeans know them as a guiding pair–the gatekeepers between the winter and spring skies. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-sirius-and-canopus/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250730T030722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T232011Z
UID:5683-1754685000-1754690400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 7:52pm CDT. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the Full Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 23° 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 3%\, sky cover 32%\, relative humidity 82%\, temperature 27C\, heat index 31C\, wind SE 3 km/h \nTwilight Ends\, 9:21pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-166/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250801T184611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T184611Z
UID:5696-1754733600-1755432000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "ISS Expedition 11"
DESCRIPTION:The International Space Station is one of the greatest engineering feats in human history. From April 2005 to October 2005\, Sergei Krikalev and John Phillips 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 231320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-iss-expedition-11/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250801T192955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T221254Z
UID:5700-1754767800-1754776800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 7:51pm CDT. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 18° in Aquarius. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Good): precipitation potential 3%\, sky cover 32%\, relative humidity 77%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 31C\, wind SE 5 km/h \nTwilight Ends\, 9:19pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-167/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250801T194101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T194101Z
UID:5702-1754938800-1754946000@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-28/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250801T195601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T005831Z
UID:5704-1755036000-1755050400@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.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 6%\, sky cover 52%\, relative humidity 93%\, temperature 26C\, heat index 27C\, wind SE 2 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/perseid-meteor-shower-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250801T215838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T170622Z
UID:5708-1755085500-1755096300@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Solar Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Solar Viewing will end at 1:15pm. \nWeather permitting\, viewing of the Sun’s image in four different manners (indirectly onto a white surface\, directly with safely-filtered optical light\, directly in hydrogen-alpha wavelength and directly in calcium-K 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 increase in solar activity due to Solar Cycle 25. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 33%\, sky cover 33%\, relative humidity 76%\, temperature 32C\, heat index 41C\, wind W 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-38/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250801T215440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215440Z
UID:5706-1755286200-1755289800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Current Status of Spaceflight"
DESCRIPTION:We are all following the progress of the James Webb\, Kepler\, Psyche and of course Artemis. What delays are coming\, and why? Which ones are on schedule? Center Supervisor James DeOliveira presents. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-current-status-of-spaceflight-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250801T222625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T001103Z
UID:5710-1755289800-1755295200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 7:45pm CDT. \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.] \nTwilight Ends\, 9:12pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 3%\, sky cover 51%\, relative humidity 92%\, temperature 26C\, wind SE 2 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-168/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250801T224325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T224325Z
UID:5712-1755338400-1755345600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Ten Mysteries"
DESCRIPTION:In a session unlike any that Cadets have seen\, the ultimate questions of the Earth\, the Milky Way and the Universe are confronted. On this particular occasion\, the session may end without all the answers acquired! [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 231320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-ten-mysteries/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250801T225957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T231501Z
UID:5714-1755370800-1755381600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "Here in the Milky Way"
DESCRIPTION:Weather 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 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 (Good): precipitation potential 14%\, sky cover 34%\, relative humidity 78%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 36C\, wind SE 2 km/h \nSunset: 7:44pm CDT. Twilight Ends: 9:11pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/plus-night-here-in-the-milky-way/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160651
CREATED:20250801T231738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T231738Z
UID:5716-1755891000-1755894600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Viking Landers"
DESCRIPTION:Fifty years ago these machines departed Earth with a singular goal: to once and for all describe the basic sea level environment of Mars. The 1970s were a sensation of Solar System exploration! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-viking-landers/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2025
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