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UID:5132-1743190200-1743199200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED. HRPO will close at 9:15pm (earlier if it rains). \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 (Bad): precipitation potential 53%\, sky cover 73%\, relative humidity 83%\, temperature 22C\, wind SE 16 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-141/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:March 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250310T225031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T145602Z
UID:5134-1743247800-1743258600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Solar Viewing
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED. HRPO will not open. \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 Pisces at a maximum altitude of 63°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 76%\, sky cover 79%\, relative humidity 87%\, temperature 24C\, wind S 16 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-31/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:March 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250310T225316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T225316Z
UID:5137-1743258600-1743273000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Astrophysics"
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-astrophysics-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:March 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250310T225820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T233223Z
UID:5139-1743276600-1743285600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED. NOAA has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the HRPO area until 9:30pm. HRPO will not open to the public. \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 Pisces. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 24%\, sky cover 82%\, relative humidity 88%\, temperature 23C\, wind S 10 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-142/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:March 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250326T233712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T233712Z
UID:5186-1743795000-1743798600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "The Bayou Blizzard"
DESCRIPTION:The winter storm that arrived in January was a truly unique weather event for Louisiana. Never before had our state experienced record snow and record cold in such a singular event. Kyle Brehe of the Louisiana State Office of Climatology will explain how the Bayou Blizzard of January was one for the ages! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-the-bayou-blizzard/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250327T002142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T232847Z
UID:5188-1743798600-1743804000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS will be closed. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the First Quarter Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 74° in Gemini. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor: precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 86%\, relative humidity 82%\, temperature 26C\, wind SE 23 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-143/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250327T004852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T004909Z
UID:5190-1743847200-1743854400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Clouds"
DESCRIPTION:They bring storms and herald winds\, but they also add nuance to a view of the Moon and assist in creating atmospheric phenomena. Cadets know–clouds are our friends! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-clouds/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250328T215440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T221201Z
UID:5197-1743881400-1743890400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS will be closed. \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 85° in Cancer. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 13%\, sky cover 85%\, relative humidity 82%\, temperature 26C\, wind S 23 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-144/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250328T220235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T220235Z
UID:5199-1744399800-1744403400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Apollo 13"
DESCRIPTION:“Okay\, Houston\, we’ve had a problem here.” That chilling statement was transmitted through space from the brave crew to Mission Control. It soon became clear to Commander James Lovell\, Command Module Pilot Jack Swigert and Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise that they had not only lost the Moon but also were in a very precarious situation. It was the determination\, creativity and ingenuity of the crew and NASA personnel that held sway\, transforming a potential tragedy into a triumph of intelligence\, engineering and quick thinking. James DeOliveira delivers the harrowing story! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-apollo-13/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250328T233139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T225106Z
UID:5204-1744403400-1744408800@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 38° 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 2%\, relative humidity 50%\, temperature 19C\, wind N 10 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-145/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250329T000015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T020935Z
UID:5206-1744452000-1744459200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "The Hubble Space Telescope"
DESCRIPTION:Thirty-five years ago an incredible mission introduced kids to visual insights of the stars and constellations not seen by previous generations. Cadets will explore the majestic successes of Hubble! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-the-hubble-space-telescope/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250329T000944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T220307Z
UID:5208-1744484400-1744495200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "Nanotechnology"
DESCRIPTION:As the firepit is under construction for upgrading\, there will be no marshmallow roast.  \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. There will also be physical science demonstrations\, a marshmallow roast\, a sky tour and a game for kids to earn small prizes. During this time the Full Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 28° 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 2%\, relative humidity 52%\, temperature 21C\, wind NE 3 km/h \nSunset: 7:30pm CDT. Twilight Ends: 8:54pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/plus-night-nanotechnology/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250329T001227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T001227Z
UID:5210-1744657200-1744664400@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-24/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250403T011715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T154740Z
UID:5221-1744716600-1744727400@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 Pisces at a maximum altitude of 70°. 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 (Very Good): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 44%\, relative humidity 56%\, temperature 23C\, wind N 14 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-32/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250403T020837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T020837Z
UID:5231-1745056800-1745064000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Storms!"
DESCRIPTION:Lightning storms rage on Venus and Jupiter while wind storms vary from Earth to Mars to Neptune. Cadets will do some remote “stormspotting”! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-storms/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250403T015710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T232758Z
UID:5229-1745091000-1745100000@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 (Fair): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 77%\, relative humidity 78%\, temperature 25C\, wind SE 14 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-146/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250403T013113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T013113Z
UID:5223-1745308800-1745341200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Space Exploration Camp (day one)
DESCRIPTION:This two-day\, thrice-a-year offering gives kids a front-row seat for hands-on exploration of current STEM developments; the latest in astronomical discoveries; and construction and launch of a chemical rocket.  [For ages nine to thirteen. $55 per EBR-Parish Explorer; $66 per other-Parish Explorer.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/spring-space-exploration-camp-day-one/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250403T013203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T013203Z
UID:5225-1745395200-1745427600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Space Exploration Camp (day two)
DESCRIPTION:This two-day\, thrice-a-year offering gives kids a front-row seat for hands-on exploration of current STEM developments; the latest in astronomical discoveries; and construction and launch of a chemical rocket.  [For ages nine to thirteen. $55 per EBR-Parish Explorer; $66 per other-Parish Explorer.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/spring-space-exploration-camp-day-two/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250403T021745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T021745Z
UID:5234-1745609400-1745613000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Thirty-Five Years of Hubble"
DESCRIPTION:This is one of the missions that revolutionized how the population of Earth saw its place in the Universe. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-thirty-five-years-of-hubble/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250403T022654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T234507Z
UID:5236-1745613000-1745618400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS will be closed. \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 (Fair): precipitation potential 12%\, sky cover 49%\, relative humidity 84%\, temperature 24C\, wind S 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-147/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250403T013906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T162704Z
UID:5227-1745667000-1745677800@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 Aries at a maximum altitude of 73°. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 4%\, sky cover 21%\, relative humidity 73%\, temperature 28C\, wind E 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-33/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250403T023923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T023923Z
UID:5238-1745677800-1745692200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Quantum Physics"
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-quantum-physics/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250403T024736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T222022Z
UID:5240-1745695800-1745704800@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 (Very Good): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 22%\, relative humidity 76%\, temperature 26C\, wind S 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-148/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:April 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250204T015020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T001256Z
UID:4999-1746284400-1746313200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:International Astronomy Day
DESCRIPTION:Due to NOAA’s current forecast (as of 12pm) it is strongly recommended that the public not arrive until after 4pm on Saturday. The music artist has been cancelled. Solar viewing has been postponed until at least 3:30pm. \nFood Vendors: City Gelato\, Rosie’s Gourment Popcorn\, The Spice is Right. \nConfirmed Exhibitors: Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club; Baton Rouge Gem and Mineral Society; Baton Rouge Zoo; Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center; Civil Air Patrol; East Baton Rouge Parish Library; East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement; LIGO; Louisiana Master Naturalists; Louisiana Space Consortium; LSU Amateur Radio Club; St. George Fire Protection District. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast for 3pm to 7pm (Fair): precipitation potential 16%\, sky cover 41%\, relative humidity 71%\, temperature 24C\, wind NW 11 km/h \nNOAA Forecast for 7pm to 11pm (Very Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 13%\, relative humidity 74%\, temperature 22C\, wind NW 7 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/international-astronomy-day-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250502T232744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T223047Z
UID:5352-1746820800-1746828000@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 waxing gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 45° 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 30%\, sky cover 81%\, relative humidity 92%\, temperature 20C\, wind NE 9 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-149/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250502T233454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T233454Z
UID:5354-1746871200-1746878400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "ISS Expedition 10"
DESCRIPTION:The International Space Station is one of the greatest engineering feats in human history. From October 2004 to April 2005\, Leroy Chiao and Salizhan Sharipov 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 131320.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-iss-expedition-10/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250502T233945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T225303Z
UID:5356-1746905400-1746914400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS dome is undergoing repairs. Viewing will take place on the front pad. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 37° in Virgo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 10%\, sky cover 61%\, relative humidity 84%\, temperature 19C\, wind NW 11 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-150/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250502T234321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T012901Z
UID:5358-1747076400-1747083600@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-25/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250502T234847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T171605Z
UID:5360-1747222200-1747233000@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 Taurus at a maximum altitude of 78°. 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 (Excellent): precipitation potential 4%\, sky cover 5%\, relative humidity 61%\, temperature 239\, wind SW 23 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-34/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162540
CREATED:20250502T235253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T012834Z
UID:5362-1747423800-1747427400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Mt. St. Helens"
DESCRIPTION:In March 1980\, this volcano erupted for the first time in over 100 years\, killing over fifty people and shocking the country. Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop recounts the amazing story. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-4/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
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