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UID:5511-1749328200-1749337200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 8:04pm CDT. \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 39° in Libra. 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 7%\, relative humidity 80%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 33C\, wind SW 11 km/h \nTwilight Ends\, 9:42pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-158/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184320
CREATED:20250606T010825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T010825Z
UID:5513-1749495600-1749502800@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-26/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184320
CREATED:20250606T011406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T212330Z
UID:5515-1749718800-1749729600@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 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 (Poor): precipitation potential 30%\, sky cover 43%\, relative humidity 84%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 35C\, wind S 9 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-35/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184320
CREATED:20250613T210806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T212810Z
UID:5539-1749895200-1749902400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Names and Catalogs"
DESCRIPTION:Can one name a star? Are there enough names in our cultures to label all stars? How do catalogs act as address books for some of the most lovely objects in the sky that Cadets could find? [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-names-and-catalogs/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184320
CREATED:20250613T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T194953Z
UID:5541-1750440600-1750447800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Daylight Detour
DESCRIPTION:NOAA has issued a Heat Advisory until 7pm. \nWhether it’s taking advantage of a prorated BRAS membership; getting the status of all current NASA\, LSU and HRPO plans; obtaining the latest information on asteroid Apophis; learning HRPO history or taking stock of which celestial events are on their way–this “alternate route” (planned due to Daylight Time) is on your stop! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 24%\, sky cover 35%\, relative humidity 70%\, temperature 31C\, heat index 38C\, wind SW 5 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-daylight-detour-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184320
CREATED:20250613T213730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T214035Z
UID:5545-1750447800-1750451400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Wonders of the Summer Sky"
DESCRIPTION:The temperature rises as summer’s constellations settle high overhead early in the night. BREC Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop takes the audience on a fascinating tour of Baton Rouge’s upcoming season. She highlights the celestial gems that will sparkle throughout the next three months–-gems that visitors will be able to view live! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-wonders-of-the-summer-sky-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184320
CREATED:20250613T215000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T215000Z
UID:5547-1750516200-1750530600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Engineering II"
DESCRIPTION:This program offers advanced topics\, activity extensions and all-new games and demonstrations to older youth. Certificates are earned and archived as well as modern experiments take place. There are also giveaways and door prizes. [For ages twelve to sixteen. $15 per EBR parish registrant; $18 per other-parish registrant. Register via WebTrac; use activity number 131322. Registration in Part I is not a prerequisite. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-engineering-ii/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184320
CREATED:20250613T220552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T212046Z
UID:5549-1751119200-1751148000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:American Radio Relay League Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The ARRL Field Day program is not affected by rain. \nOne section of the electromagnetic spectrum gets all the love\, as tens of thousands of “hams” ascend to the radio waves with “phone” (voice) and CW (Morse) in this exciting contest that stretches from coast to coast! Get on the GOTA station and make your own contact! Ham radio is awesome for parents and kids alike. [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast for 2pm to 6pm (Bad): precipitation potential 51%\, sky cover 42%\, relative humidity 68%\, temperature 32C\, heat index 38C\, wind SE 9 km/h \nNOAA Forecast for 6pm to 10pm (Fair): precipitation potential 18%\, sky cover 44%\, relative humidity 80%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 33C\, wind S 7 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/american-radio-relay-league-field-day-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184320
CREATED:20250628T015942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T001505Z
UID:5576-1751572800-1751580000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Edge of Night
DESCRIPTION:Personnel will attempt viewing at the Burbank Soccer Complex for at least forty-five minutes. \nIt’s not light. It’s not dark. It’s that special time called twilight and HRPO wants to introduce you to it! Are all sections of the sky the same shade of blue? Which stars are seen first? Are Mercury and Venus or the Moon out? Is that moving object a plane\, a weather balloon\, a satellite or debris in outer space? How much actual darkness should be expected in cities of a certain population? There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life! [For ages six and older. No admission fee. A change of venue occurred for this event since an elongation of Mercury will take place simultaneously!] \nNOAA Forecast (Fair): precipitation potential 7%\, sky cover 65%\, relative humidity 66%\, temperature 32C\, heat index 37C\, wind NW 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-edge-of-night-3/
LOCATION:Burbank Soccer Complex\, 12400 Burbank Drive\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184320
CREATED:20250628T194922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T194922Z
UID:5580-1751702400-1751734800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Meteor Showers"
DESCRIPTION:Only in natural or near-natural skies can one see the dimmest streaks of a shower. Cadets will learn how showers originate and how to perpetuate for years the awesome scenic beauty of a shower event. [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-meteor-showers/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184320
CREATED:20250630T233742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T000513Z
UID:5583-1751747400-1751756400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 8:10pm CDT. \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 Libra. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 2%\, sky cover 12%\, relative humidity 74%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 32C\, wind S 1 km/h \nTwilight Ends\, 9:47pm CDT.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-159/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184320
CREATED:20250701T000335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T000423Z
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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:20260403T184320
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
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