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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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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:20260403T152944
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250503T001453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T010517Z
UID:5364-1747427400-1747432800@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 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 (Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 48%\, relative humidity 78%\, temperature 28C\, wind S 11 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-151/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250503T002940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T002940Z
UID:5366-1747476000-1747483200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Observing the Universe (Eyes)"
DESCRIPTION:Cadets will discover the majestic objects that can be spied in a natural sky without any equipment. [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-observing-the-universe-eyes/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250503T004409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T224016Z
UID:5368-1747510200-1747519200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS dome is undergoing repairs. Viewing will take place on the front pad. HRPO will close at 9:45pm. \nSunset\, 7:52pm CDT. Twilight Ends\, 9:25pm CDT. \nWeather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous Moon will be below the horizon. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 2%\, sky cover 22%\, relative humidity 72%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 32C\, wind S 9 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-152/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250503T004659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T210610Z
UID:5370-1748021400-1748032200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Future of the Observatory
DESCRIPTION:HRPO will open at 6:15pm. The majority of this program’s information and will take place (weather permitting) during the weekend’s two Evening Sky Viewing sessions. \nSunset\, 7:56pm CDT. \nIn a little over 900 days\, HRPO will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary. This meet-and-greet (a tradition in late May) will allow a networking of involved patrons–and those who want to get involved. Several displays will premiere. [For ages twelve and older. No admission fee. Refreshments.] \nNOAA Forecast (Poor): precipitation potential 32%\, sky cover 46%\, relative humidity 76%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 31C\, wind S 8 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-future-of-the-observatory/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250503T010951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T225702Z
UID:5372-1748032200-1748037600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:This program is dependent upon the rain and thunder having left the HRPO area. \nTwilight Ends\, 9:31pm 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 46%\, relative humidity 84%\, temperature 26C\, wind SE 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-153/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250503T011641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T011641Z
UID:5374-1748080800-1748088000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "In-House Physics"
DESCRIPTION:The Newtonian world exists before our eyes. With equipment\, controls and goals–Cadets will a run a gauntlet of one-off demonstrations. [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-in-house-physics/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250503T012448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T222301Z
UID:5376-1748115000-1748124000@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.] \nSunset\, 7:57pm CDT. Twilight Ends\, 9:31pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 3%\, sky cover 26%\, relative humidity 76%\, temperature 28C\, heat index 31C\, wind S 8 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-154/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250220T203614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T203614Z
UID:5039-1748368800-1748376000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For over eighty-five years the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club has introduced the local area to the Amateur Radio Service and all its benefits. During this meeting officers and members will finalize plans for the ARRL Field Day at the end of June. To participate in this meeting\, please follow the instructions at https://brarc.org. [For ages twelve and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/baton-rouge-amateur-radio-club-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250503T013457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T232307Z
UID:5382-1748637000-1748642400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Due to sporadic internet outages\, tonight’s lecture (“The Place Called Outer Space”) is postponed until 11 July. \nSunset\, 8:00pm 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 41° in Cancer. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nTwilight Ends\, 9:36pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 9%\, sky cover 94%\, relative humidity 87%\, temperature 25C\, wind N 5 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-155/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250503T013633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T013746Z
UID:5384-1748701800-1748716200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Engineering I"
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 131321. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-engineering-i/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250503T015652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T232750Z
UID:5387-1748719800-1748728800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The 20OGS dome is undergoing repairs. Viewing will take place on the front pad beginning at 8pm. \nSunset\, 8:01pm 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 63° in Cancer. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly! [For ages six and older. No admission fee.] \nTwilight Ends\, 9:37pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 0%\, sky cover 25%\, relative humidity 66%\, temperature 26C\, wind NW 3 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-156/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:May 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250604T052612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T001035Z
UID:5507-1749245400-1749250800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunset\, 8:04pm CDT. \nThe 20OGS dome is undergoing repairs. Viewing will take place on the front pad from 9pm to 10:15pm. \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.] \nTwilight Ends\, 9:41pm CDT. \nNOAA Forecast (Very Good): precipitation potential 1%\, sky cover 13%\, relative humidity 75%\, temperature 29C\, heat index 33C\, wind SW 10 km/h
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-157/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250604T053724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T053724Z
UID:5509-1749290400-1749297600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Observing the Universe (Binoculars)"
DESCRIPTION:Cadets will discover the majestic objects that can be spied in a natural sky with only a binocular. [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. The first “Observing the Universe” 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-observing-the-universe-binoculars/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2025
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152944
CREATED:20250604T055133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T234934Z
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
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