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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T191500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T234006Z
UID:2301-1691608500-1691613900@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Mercurian Elongation
DESCRIPTION:Periodically Mercury reaches its greatest angular separation in the sky (elongation) from the Sun. This is the safest way to view Mercury by amateurs. Come join us at the Burbank Soccer Complex! The planet will appear as a half-Mercury. During the last half of the session Mars also will be available. [No admission fee. For ages six and older.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/mercurian-elongation-2/
LOCATION:Burbank Soccer Complex\, 12400 Burbank Drive\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:August 2023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230802T221259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T223004Z
UID:2299-1691263800-1691272800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: As the heat index is in NOAA’s “Danger” category until 9pm\, this event is cancelled. HRPO personnel will be offering public viewing on Wednesday the 9th at the Burbank Soccer Complex\, and next weekend at HRPO. \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! [No admission fee. For ages six and older.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-21/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230802T220235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T220235Z
UID:2297-1691229600-1691236800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Saturn"
DESCRIPTION:Saturn is the namesake of Saturday\, and this Saturday Cadets will learn about this mostly hydrogen-and-helium ball. Its eighty-plus moons; the legacies of Voyager and Cassini; and the planet’s potential for life will be investigated. [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-saturn/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230802T214355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T225713Z
UID:2295-1691181000-1691186400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The lecture originally scheduled to take place before this viewing session (“The Visible Passes”) has been postponed until 22 September. \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! [No admission fee. For ages six and older.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-20/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:August 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230728T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230603T223905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T223905Z
UID:2113-1690567200-1690581600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:ALCON 2023 Star-B-Que
DESCRIPTION:The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society has won this year’s hosting of the Astronomical League’s prestigious astronomy conference ALCON. Since the 1930s ALCON has been the premiere annual event where professionals\, high-ranking amateurs and brand-new beginners converge to discuss cutting-edge discoveries\, equipment\, technology and theories. This is the conference’s first presence in Louisiana! Registrants will visit HRPO for viewing and a catered meal. [This event is not open to the general public. Attendees must be pre-registered for the ALCON 2023 Conference.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/alcon-2023-star-b-que/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230718T010515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T014135Z
UID:2278-1690054200-1690063200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing crescent Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 44° in Virgo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving\, and drive slowly! [No admission fee. For ages six and older.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-19/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230718T005751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T005751Z
UID:2276-1690039800-1690054200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Meteorology in Space"
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. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-meteorology-in-space/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230718T005328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T005328Z
UID:2274-1690032600-1690039800@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. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. [No admission fee. For all ages.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/solar-viewing-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230717T210132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T210132Z
UID:2272-1690020000-1690027200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Exploring Weather III"
DESCRIPTION:In the last of three never-to-repeat sessions\, Cadets will investigate: warm fronts\, cold fronts\, air pressure and jet streams. [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. Participation in either of the first two “Exploring Weather” sessions is not a prerequisite.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-exploring-weather-iii/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230715T225916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T225916Z
UID:2270-1689971400-1689976800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waxing crescent Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 27° in Leo. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving\, and drive slowly! [No admission fee. For ages six and older.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-18/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230715T224918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T224918Z
UID:2268-1689967800-1689971400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Submersibles"
DESCRIPTION:They are not as self-sufficient as submarines but whether manned or robotic they provide a means to explore watery depths. This presentation will cover the history of the submersible\, describe the NASA Antarctic mini-sub and provide the latest news regarding the Titanic dive tragedy. [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-submersibles/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230714T012340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T224341Z
UID:2263-1689449400-1689458400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Plus Night: "Demonstration Overload"
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. There will also be physical science demonstrations\, the latest news about asteroid Apophis\, 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\, and drive slowly! [No admission fee. For ages six and older.] \nDue to the heat index being in the Extreme category at 7pm\, Plus Night is delayed until 7:30pm. Due to the heat index being in the Extreme Caution category during the planned campfire time\, there will be no campfire.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/plus-night-demonstration-overload/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230714T011517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T011517Z
UID:2261-1689415200-1689422400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Expedition 3"
DESCRIPTION:Commander Frank Culbertston with cosmonauts Mikhail Tyurin and Vladimir Dezhurov left Earth in August 2001\, staying in orbit for four months. Cadets will learn what the Expedition did\, build on the circuit board and sample the astronaut menu! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-expedition-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230711T021313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T021313Z
UID:2259-1689366600-1689372000@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\, and drive slowly! [No admission fee. For ages six and older.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-17/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230711T020243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T020243Z
UID:2257-1689363000-1689366600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Friday Night Lecture Series: "Wonders of the Summer Sky"
DESCRIPTION:The temperature heats up as July’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 summer season. She highlights the celestial gems that will sparkle throughout the next three months–gems that visitors will be able to see live if they continue to visit HRPO! [For ages fourteen and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/friday-night-lecture-series-wonders-of-the-summer-sky/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230628T011046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T011046Z
UID:2199-1689015600-1689022800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Baton Rouge Astronomical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For over four decades BRAS has educated countless numbers of citizens in the joys of planetary and deep-sky gazing\, the perils of light pollution 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; and 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-4/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230628T010844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T011109Z
UID:2196-1689012000-1689015600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Light Pollution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you a local skygazer\, homeowner\, business owner\, science teacher or stakeholder interested reclaiming a natural sky above HRPO and its surrounding while simultaneously saving money and energy\, and making driving safer? This meeting (open to the public) is a sounding board for real-life solutions to the light pollution problem. [No admission fee. For ages fourteen and older.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/2196/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230628T010657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T010657Z
UID:2194-1688844600-1688853600@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\, and drive slowly! [No admission fee. For ages six and older.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-16/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230628T010304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T010304Z
UID:2192-1688810400-1688817600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Colonizing Mars"
DESCRIPTION:Within the next fifty years a supreme change in perspective will accompany our view of the Red Planet. Semi-permanent occupation of the Moon is but a stepping stone to Earthlings becoming Martians. Cadets will survey the plans! [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. Registrants in “Colonizing the Moon” from 1 July will receive one extra door prize ticket.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-colonizing-mars/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230707T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230627T001242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T001242Z
UID:2189-1688760000-1688767200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Edge of Night
DESCRIPTION:It’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 satellite or space debris? How much actual darkness should I expect in a light-polluted city when twilight has passed? There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life!  [No admission fee. For ages six and older.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/edge-of-night/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230701T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230627T000528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230701T214924Z
UID:2187-1688241600-1688248800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. The 20OGS will not be used. During this time the waxing gibbous Moon will be at maximum altitude of 27° in Ophiuchus. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving\, and drive slowly! [No admission fee. For ages six and older.] \nNOTE: The beginning of this viewing session was pushed back to 8pm due to NOAA’s Excessive Heat Warning.
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-15/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230626T235735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T235735Z
UID:2185-1688205600-1688212800@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Colonizing the Moon"
DESCRIPTION:Artemis is heading toward success. Our Moon is the natural first selection for human work\, recreation and civilization off the Earth. The first commercial cargo transport experiments are underway right now! What part will Cadets play in this real-life game-changer for the human race? [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-colonizing-the-moon/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:July 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230527T232806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T194138Z
UID:2090-1687615200-1687644000@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:American Radio Relay League Field Day
DESCRIPTION:One 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 to coast! Get on the GOTA station and make your own contact! Ham radio is awesome for parents and kids alike. [For ages eight and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/american-radio-relay-league-field-day/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230527T232314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T232314Z
UID:2088-1687015800-1687030200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:STEM Expansion: "Space Weather"
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. Deadline for online registration is 6pm the day (Friday) before.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/stem-expansion-space-weather/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230527T231723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T232033Z
UID:2084-1686938400-1686949200@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Daylight Detour
DESCRIPTION:Whether 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 how to register for the big ALCON conference in July; or finding out the celestial events for the next twelve months\, this “alternate route” (planned due to Daylight Time) is your stop! [No admission fee. For ages eight and older.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/the-daylight-detour/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230526T224954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T224954Z
UID:2082-1686596400-1686603600@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Baton Rouge Astronomical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For over four decades BRAS has educated countless numbers of citizens in the joys of planetary and deep-sky gazing\, the perils of light pollution 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; and 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-3/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230526T224700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T224700Z
UID:2080-1686592800-1686596400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Light Pollution Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you a local skygazer\, homeowner\, business owner\, science teacher or stakeholder interested reclaiming a natural sky above HRPO and its surrounding while simultaneously saving money and energy\, and making driving safer? This meeting (open to the public) is a sounding board for real-life solutions to the light pollution problem. [No admission fee. For ages fourteen and older.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/light-pollution-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230526T224421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T224421Z
UID:2078-1686425400-1686434400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Evening Sky Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Weather 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\, and drive slowly! [No admission fee. For all ages.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/evening-sky-viewing-14/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230526T223940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T223940Z
UID:2076-1686391200-1686398400@hrpo.lsu.edu
SUMMARY:Science Academy: "Exploring Weather II"
DESCRIPTION:In the second of three never-to-repeat sessions\, Cadets will investigate: frost\, mist\, fog\, clouds\, rain and snow. [For ages eight to twelve. $5 per EBR-Parish Cadet; $6 per other-Parish Cadet. Participation in “Exploring Weather I” is not a prerequisite.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/science-academy-exploring-weather-ii/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110242
CREATED:20230526T223052Z
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SUMMARY:Display Premiere: "The Histories and Mysteries of Glass"
DESCRIPTION:Glass was first manufactured thousands of years ago. It is actually a supercooled liquid which can be transformed not only into works of beauty and contemplation but also into fiberglass products and optical devices. HRPO proudly rotates a wide variety of vintage and modern glass materials. This is a perpetual display until further notice. [For ages eight and older. No admission fee.]
URL:https://hrpo.lsu.edu/event/display-premiere-the-histories-and-mysteries-of-glass/
LOCATION:Highland Road Park Observatory
CATEGORIES:June 2023
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