Telescopes, binoculars, planetarium programs, planispheres...mosquito spray. If you want to be a skygazer of action like Merrill Hess, he will guide you to the best tools.

Many game-changing moments have occurred since HRPO's last focus on AI--some astonishing, some alarming. This brief update is for any who want the latest information.

Currently foggy conditions. Please do not drive through fog to get to HRPO. The grass is wet. Please bring a tarp, lawn chair or any other barrier that can get ...

The comparative investigation continues! A never-before-seen infrared experiment will be included in Cadets' stations. To register, go to www.brec.org, access the registration function and use Activity Number 431320

Sunset, 5:04pm CST. Twilight Ends, 6:31pm CST. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning crescent Moon will be below the horizon. ...

BREC Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop will take the audience on a fascinating tour of Baton Rouge's winter season. She'll highlight the celestial gems that will sparkle throughout the next ...

Sunset, 5:07pm CST. Twilight Ends, 6:34pm CST. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the New Moon will be below the horizon. Please ...

The study of the big triumvirate (Earth, Sun and Moon) continues. Cadets will learn how our only natural satellite (probably) originated, what it has and can do for us, and ...

Sunset, 5:07pm CST. Twilight Ends, 6:34pm CST. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing crescent Moon will be below the horizon. ...

NOAA has issued a Dense Fog Advisory from 10pm to 10am. The last open Friday of December is devoted to premiering much of the 2026 schedule (lectures, camps, celestial events, ...

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 calcium-K wavelength and directly hydrogen-alpha wavelength) will ...

Sunset, 5:11pm CST. Twilight Ends, 6:38pm CST. Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the First Quarter Moon will be at a maximum ...