| 1565326800 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 9, 2019 |
August 9, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1565931600 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 16, 2019 |
August 16, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1566536400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 23, 2019 |
August 23, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1567141200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 30, 2019 |
August 30, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1567141200 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 30, 2019 |
August 30, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1567227600 |
Family Events |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 31, 2019 |
August 31, 2019 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays | 9 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
31 August: "Spinoff Technology"
27 September
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
The sessions are five dollars each (six for non-EBR kids) and registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1567746000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 6, 2019 |
September 6, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1568350800 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 13, 2019 |
September 13, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1568955600 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 20, 2019 |
September 20, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1569560400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 27, 2019 |
September 27, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1570165200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 4, 2019 |
October 4, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1570770000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 11, 2019 |
October 11, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1571374800 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 18, 2019 |
October 18, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1571979600 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 25, 2019 |
October 25, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1572066000 |
Family Events |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 26, 2019 |
October 26, 2019 |
10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays | 9 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
31 August: "Spinoff Technology"
27 September
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
The sessions are five dollars each (six for non-EBR kids) and registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1572584400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 1, 2019 |
November 1, 2019 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm |
| 1572670800 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 2, 2019 |
November 2, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1572670800 |
Family Events |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 2, 2019 |
November 2, 2019 |
10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays | 9 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
31 August: "Spinoff Technology"
27 September
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
The sessions are five dollars each (six for non-EBR kids) and registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1572757200 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 3, 2019 |
November 3, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1572847200 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 4, 2019 |
November 4, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1572933600 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 5, 2019 |
November 5, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573020000 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 6, 2019 |
November 6, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573106400 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 7, 2019 |
November 7, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573192800 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 8, 2019 |
November 8, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573279200 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 9, 2019 |
November 9, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573279200 |
Family Events |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 9, 2019 |
November 9, 2019 |
10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays | 9 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
31 August: "Spinoff Technology"
27 September
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
The sessions are five dollars each (six for non-EBR kids) and registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1573365600 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 10, 2019 |
November 10, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573452000 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 11, 2019 |
November 11, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573538400 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 12, 2019 |
November 12, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573624800 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 13, 2019 |
November 13, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573711200 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 14, 2019 |
November 14, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573797600 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 15, 2019 |
November 15, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573884000 |
Family Events |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 16, 2019 |
November 16, 2019 |
10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays | 9 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
31 August: "Spinoff Technology"
27 September
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
The sessions are five dollars each (six for non-EBR kids) and registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1573884000 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 16, 2019 |
November 16, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1573970400 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 17, 2019 |
November 17, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1574056800 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 18, 2019 |
November 18, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1574143200 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 19, 2019 |
November 19, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1574229600 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 20, 2019 |
November 20, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1574316000 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 21, 2019 |
November 21, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1574402400 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 22, 2019 |
November 22, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1574488800 |
Family Events |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 23, 2019 |
November 23, 2019 |
10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays | 9 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
31 August: "Spinoff Technology"
27 September
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
The sessions are five dollars each (six for non-EBR kids) and registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1574488800 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 23, 2019 |
November 23, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1574575200 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 24, 2019 |
November 24, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1574661600 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 25, 2019 |
November 25, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1574748000 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 26, 2019 |
November 26, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1574834400 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 27, 2019 |
November 27, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1574920800 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 28, 2019 |
November 28, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1575007200 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 29, 2019 |
November 29, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular sky gazing experience with additions of:
Physical science demonstrations
Games for kids to earn prizes
Unaided-eye sky tour
Binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!)
Ultraviolet coloring
Marshmallow roast |
| 1575093600 |
Family Events |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 30, 2019 |
November 30, 2019 |
10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays | 9 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
31 August: "Spinoff Technology"
27 September
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
The sessions are five dollars each (six for non-EBR kids) and registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1575093600 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 30, 2019 |
November 30, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 AM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular skygazing experience with additions of:
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? games for kids to earn prizes ????
? unaided-eye sky tour ????
? binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!) ????
? ultraviolent coloring ????
? marshmallow roast ???? |
| 1578031200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 3, 2020 |
January 3, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1578636000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 10, 2020 |
January 10, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1579240800 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 17, 2020 |
January 17, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1579327200 |
Family Events |
Solar Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 18, 2020 |
January 19, 2020 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun's image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength—will take place for two hours with the Sun in Sagittarius. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. There will also be an update on the Parker Solar Probe and a preview of the Solar Orbiter.
All ages / Free to the public / Add-on activity: $2.50 per child |
| 1579845600 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 24, 2020 |
January 24, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1580450400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 31, 2020 |
January 31, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1581055200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 7, 2020 |
February 7, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1581660000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 14, 2020 |
February 14, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1582264800 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 21, 2020 |
February 21, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1582869600 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 28, 2020 |
February 28, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1583474400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 6, 2020 |
March 6, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1584075600 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 13, 2020 |
March 13, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1589518800 |
Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 15, 2020 |
May 15, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1590123600 |
Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 22, 2020 |
May 22, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1590728400 |
Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 29, 2020 |
May 29, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1591333200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
June 5, 2020 |
June 5, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1591938000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
June 12, 2020 |
June 12, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1592542800 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
June 19, 2020 |
June 19, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1593147600 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
June 26, 2020 |
June 26, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1593752400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
July 3, 2020 |
July 3, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1594357200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
July 10, 2020 |
July 10, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1594962000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
July 17, 2020 |
July 17, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1595566800 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
July 24, 2020 |
July 24, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1596171600 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
July 31, 2020 |
July 31, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1596776400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 7, 2020 |
August 7, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1597381200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 14, 2020 |
August 14, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
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| 1597986000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 21, 2020 |
August 21, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1598590800 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 28, 2020 |
August 28, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1599195600 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 4, 2020 |
September 4, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1599800400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 11, 2020 |
September 11, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1600405200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 18, 2020 |
September 18, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1601010000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 25, 2020 |
September 25, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
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| 1601528400 |
Family Events |
Plus Nights |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 1, 2020 |
October 1, 2020 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
*PHASE 2 GUIDELINES IN EFFECT*
July's Theme: "Good Luck to Perserverance"
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular skygazing experience with additions of:
? physical science demonstrations ????
? games for kids to earn prizes ????
? unaided-eye sky tour ????
? binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!) ????
? ultraviolent coloring ????
? marshmallow roast ???? |
| 1601614800 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 2, 2020 |
October 2, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1602219600 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 9, 2020 |
October 9, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1602824400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 16, 2020 |
October 16, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1603429200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 23, 2020 |
October 23, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1604034000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 30, 2020 |
October 30, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
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| 1604120400 |
Family Events |
Lunar Halloween Party |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 31, 2020 |
October 31, 2020 |
7:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
All things Moon will be honored during the first Full Moon Halloween in nineteen years. The Payload Bay and the Wormhole will be stocked with Moon-related items. Patrons are encouraged to arrive in costume.
Phase 3 guidelines in effect:
*All people who are not part of the same household must stay at least six feet apart from one another.
*Only fifty (50) patrons are allowed on site at any one time.
*Only twelve (12) patrons are allowed inside the main floor at any one time.
*No patron will be allowed inside the main floor unless he/she agrees to a temperature scan and wears a mask (disposables available).
*Only one (1) patron will be allowed inside each bathroom at any one time.
*There is a strict time limit of thirty minutes for each patron’s visit.
Please call or email immediately for any clarifications.
For more info: http://www.brastro.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3255 |
| 1604642400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 6, 2020 |
November 6, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1605247200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 13, 2020 |
November 13, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1605333600 |
Family Events |
Solar Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 14, 2020 |
November 14, 2020 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun's image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength—will take place for two hours with the Sun in Sagittarius. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. There will also be an update on the Parker Solar Probe and a preview of the Solar Orbiter. |
| 1605852000 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 20, 2020 |
November 20, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1606456800 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 27, 2020 |
November 27, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1606456800 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 27, 2020 |
November 27, 2020 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
|
| 1606543200 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 28, 2020 |
November 28, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
|
| 1607061600 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 4, 2020 |
December 4, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
|
| 1607061600 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 4, 2020 |
December 4, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1607148000 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 5, 2020 |
December 19, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Evening Sky Viewing Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous Moon will be at a maximum altitude of 11°. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving, and drive slowly! [No admission fee. For all ages.] |
| 1607666400 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 11, 2020 |
December 11, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1607752800 |
Family Events |
Solar Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 12, 2020 |
December 12, 2020 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun's image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength—will take place for two hours with the Sun in Sagittarius. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. There will also be an update on the Parker Solar Probe and a preview of the Solar Orbiter. |
| 1608271200 |
Family Events |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 18, 2020 |
December 18, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Originating years ago as a weekly outdoor presentation, HRPO’s cornerstone program—now indoors—provides free, entertaining and intelligent science talks to the citizens of the Baton Rouge area.
Perennially favorite speakers and topics are interspersed through the calendar year with surprising new guests and new concepts. No expertise in the physical sciences is required.
The lectures are aimed toward a general adult audience. Most high-schoolers have no trouble enjoying them.
After the talk and question-and-answer session, the 20OGS is unlocked (weather permitting) for viewing until 10:00 pm.
Please check the Calendar of Events for the latest entries.
http://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar/calendar.html
No admission fee. / Most Fridays at 7:30 pm
|
| 1612504800 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 5, 2021 |
February 5, 2021 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1612591200 |
Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 6, 2021 |
February 6, 2021 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays |10 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Activity #531990 on webtrac.brec.org
January's Topics:
January 2: “Hot-Air Balloons and Gliders”
January 9: “The Quadruple Play” [Historic Standalone Session]
January 16: “Winter Day”
January 23: “Kites and Parachutes”
February's Topics:
February 6: "Helicopters & Airplanes"
February 13:
February 27: "Galaxies"
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
Registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
Learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1612591200 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 6, 2021 |
February 6, 2021 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1613109600 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 12, 2021 |
February 13, 2021 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1613196000 |
Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 13, 2021 |
February 13, 2021 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1613196000 |
Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 13, 2021 |
February 13, 2021 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays |10 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Activity #531990 on webtrac.brec.org
January's Topics:
January 2: “Hot-Air Balloons and Gliders”
January 9: “The Quadruple Play” [Historic Standalone Session]
January 16: “Winter Day”
January 23: “Kites and Parachutes”
February's Topics:
February 6: "Helicopters & Airplanes"
February 13:
February 27: "Galaxies"
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
Registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
Learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1613714400 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 19, 2021 |
February 19, 2021 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1613800800 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 20, 2021 |
February 20, 2021 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1613800800 |
Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 20, 2021 |
February 20, 2021 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays |10 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Activity #531990 on webtrac.brec.org
January's Topics:
January 2: “Hot-Air Balloons and Gliders”
January 9: “The Quadruple Play” [Historic Standalone Session]
January 16: “Winter Day”
January 23: “Kites and Parachutes”
February's Topics:
February 6: "Helicopters & Airplanes"
February 13:
February 27: "Galaxies"
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
Registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
Learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 26, 2021 |
February 26, 2021 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 5, 2021 |
March 5, 2021 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 6, 2021 |
March 6, 2021 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays |10 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Activity #531990 on webtrac.brec.org
February 27: "Galaxies"
March 6: "Constellations"
March 13: "Life Cycle of a Star"
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
Registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
Learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1615010400 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 6, 2021 |
March 6, 2021 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
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Arts & Theatre |
The Edge of Night |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 12, 2021 |
March 12, 2021 |
5:45 PM |
7:45 PM |
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!
There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life!
For More Information
225-768-9948
observatory@brec.org
COVID-19 Guidelines in effect.
Please call or email immediately for any clarifications. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 13, 2021 |
March 13, 2021 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays |10 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Activity #531990 on webtrac.brec.org
February 27: "Galaxies"
March 6: "Constellations"
March 13: "Life Cycle of a Star"
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
Registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
Learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1615615200 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 13, 2021 |
March 13, 2021 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Movie Under the Stars: Hidden Figures |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 19, 2021 |
March 19, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Join BREC and the LSU College of Science for a movie under the stars. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy FREE popcorn, telescopes, a sky viewing and food truck.
Gates Open | 6:30pm; Movie at Dusk
Sky Viewing | 8:30 pm
Hidden Figures (2016) (PG):
Three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 20, 2021 |
March 20, 2021 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1616216400 |
Arts & Theatre |
STEM Expansion |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 20, 2021 |
March 20, 2021 |
3:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
This program offers advanced topics, topic extensions and all-new games and activities to an older crowd. Certificates will be earned, and a section of archived experiments, some not seen in over fifteen years (and some never performed on site) take place.
Ages: 12-16
Cost: $15.00 per in-parish registration. (Limit of 12 per class)
For more information visit http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/stem.html.
Be sure to register at the ticket link! Registration closes at 6 p.m. on the previous Friday. |
| 1616734800 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 26, 2021 |
March 26, 2021 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1616821200 |
Arts & Theatre |
Plus Night: "Sirius and Canopus" |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 27, 2021 |
March 27, 2021 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular skygazing experience with additions of:
★ physical science demonstrations ????
★ games for kids to earn prizes ????
★ unaided-eye sky tour ????
★ binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!) ????
★ ultraviolet coloring ????
★ marshmallow roast ????
February's Topic: "Sirius and Canopus" |
| 1616821200 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 27, 2021 |
March 27, 2021 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
| 1618635600 |
Arts & Theatre |
Plus Night: "Sirius and Canopus" |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 17, 2021 |
April 17, 2021 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular skygazing experience with additions of:
★ physical science demonstrations ????
★ games for kids to earn prizes ????
★ unaided-eye sky tour ????
★ binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!) ????
★ ultraviolet coloring ????
★ marshmallow roast ????
February's Topic: "Sirius and Canopus" |
| 1620363600 |
Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 7, 2021 |
May 7, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855 |
| 1620450000 |
Family Events |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 8, 2021 |
May 8, 2021 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays |10 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Activity #531990 on webtrac.brec.org
April 10: "The Periodic Table"
April 17: "Spring Day"
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
Registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
Learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1620968400 |
Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 14, 2021 |
May 14, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855 |
| 1621054800 |
Arts & Theatre |
International Astronomy Day |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 15, 2021 |
May 15, 2021 |
3:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
The largest IAD celebration in the region serves up a wealth of STEM exhibitors and demonstrations, games, music and a raffle for hundreds of dollars in prizes.
For more information, please email observatory@brec.org. |
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Family Events |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 15, 2021 |
May 15, 2021 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays |10 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Activity #531990 on webtrac.brec.org
April 10: "The Periodic Table"
April 17: "Spring Day"
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
Registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
Learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1621573200 |
Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 21, 2021 |
May 21, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855 |
| 1621659600 |
Family Events |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 22, 2021 |
May 22, 2021 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays |10 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Activity #531990 on webtrac.brec.org
April 10: "The Periodic Table"
April 17: "Spring Day"
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
Registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
Learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
| 1621659600 |
Family Events |
STEM Expansion |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 22, 2021 |
May 22, 2021 |
3:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
This program offers advanced topics, topic extensions and all-new games and activities to an older crowd. Certificates will be earned, and a section of archived experiments, some not seen in over fifteen years (and some never performed on site) take place. There are also giveaways and door prizes.
⭐Hour One: “ME Beach Buggy Model Construction”
⭐Hour Two: “RSELL I: Circuit Symbols, Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes”
⭐Hour Three: “Exoplanets Overview”
⭐Hour Four: “7 Wonders” Game
⭐Also includes “Last Research and Next Observations”
Ages:
12-16
Cost: $15 each per in-parish registrant; $18 each per out-of-parish registrant |
| 1622178000 |
Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 28, 2021 |
May 28, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855 |
| 1622264400 |
Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy Saturdays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 29, 2021 |
May 29, 2021 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
|
| 1622782800 |
Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
June 4, 2021 |
June 4, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855 |
| 1623387600 |
Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
June 11, 2021 |
June 11, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855 |
| 1623992400 |
Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Remote Discussions |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
June 18, 2021 |
June 18, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Update: Friday Night Discussions are virtually replacing our Friday Night Lecture Series until further notice! But not to worry, lectures are still free and most Friday's every month!
Join in the discussion HERE:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://brec-tech.zoom.us/j/94648307769 ... ZtbTgzQT09
Password: 393421
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 404 443 2170
USA 8778487030 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 291855 |
| 1627102800 |
Arts & Theatre |
Plus Night: "Sirius and Canopus" |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
July 24, 2021 |
July 24, 2021 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular skygazing experience with additions of:
★ physical science demonstrations ????
★ games for kids to earn prizes ????
★ unaided-eye sky tour ????
★ binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!) ????
★ ultraviolet coloring ????
★ marshmallow roast ????
February's Topic: "Sirius and Canopus" |
| 1629522000 |
Arts & Theatre |
Plus Night: "The Navigational Stars" |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 21, 2021 |
August 21, 2021 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular skygazing experience with additions of:
★ physical science demonstrations ????
★ games for kids to earn prizes ????
★ unaided-eye sky tour ????
★ binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!) ????
★ ultraviolet coloring ????
★ marshmallow roast ???? |
| 1631941200 |
Arts & Theatre |
Plus Night: "The Navigational Stars" |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 18, 2021 |
September 18, 2021 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular skygazing experience with additions of:
★ physical science demonstrations ????
★ games for kids to earn prizes ????
★ unaided-eye sky tour ????
★ binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!) ????
★ ultraviolet coloring ????
★ marshmallow roast ???? |
| 1633755600 |
Arts & Theatre |
Solar Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 9, 2021 |
October 9, 2021 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun's image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength—will take place for two hours with the Sun in Sagittarius. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. There will also be an update on the Parker Solar Probe and a preview of the Solar Orbiter.
All ages / Free to the public |
| 1636783200 |
Arts & Theatre |
Solar Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 13, 2021 |
November 13, 2021 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun's image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength—will take place for two hours with the Sun in Sagittarius. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. There will also be an update on the Parker Solar Probe and a preview of the Solar Orbiter.
All ages / Free to the public |
| 1637992800 |
Arts & Theatre |
Plus Night: "The Navigational Stars" |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 27, 2021 |
November 27, 2021 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular skygazing experience with additions of:
★ physical science demonstrations ????
★ games for kids to earn prizes ????
★ unaided-eye sky tour ????
★ binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!) ????
★ ultraviolet coloring ????
★ marshmallow roast ???? |
| 1639202400 |
Arts & Theatre |
Solar Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 11, 2021 |
December 11, 2021 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun's image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength—will take place for two hours with the Sun in Sagittarius. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. There will also be an update on the Parker Solar Probe and a preview of the Solar Orbiter.
All ages / Free to the public |
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Family Events |
Geminid Meteor Shower |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 13, 2021 |
December 13, 2021 |
9:00 PM |
1:00 AM |
The Geminids are one of the major meteor showers of the year—the only one caused by an asteroid. Come join us and see if we can catch some “earthgrazers”!
Program may shift by one day.
For More Information
225-768-9948
observatory@brec.org |
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Arts & Theatre |
The Edge of Night - Winter |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 11, 2022 |
March 11, 2022 |
5:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
It’s not light, it’s not dark. It’s that special time called twilight, and HRPO wants to introduce you to it! Which stars are seen first? 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? There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life!
For more information:
https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/calendar/park/190 or https://www.bro.lsu.edu/index.html |
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Arts & Theatre |
Solar Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 19, 2022 |
March 19, 2022 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
HRPO staff shows the Sun via projection, filtered optical light and hydrogen-alpha. Patrons will see any sizable sunspots
or flares.
For More Information
observatory@brec.org or https://www.bro.lsu.edu/programs/solar.html |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 1, 2022 |
April 1, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
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Arts & Theatre |
Nanodays |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 2, 2022 |
April 2, 2022 |
3:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 8, 2022 |
April 8, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
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Arts & Theatre |
BATON ROUGE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY MEETING |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 11, 2022 |
April 11, 2022 |
7:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
For forty years 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.
This event is free and ideal for ages 14 |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 15, 2022 |
April 15, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lecture Series |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 22, 2022 |
April 22, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
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Arts & Theatre |
Lunar Eclipse |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
May 15, 2022 |
May 15, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
1:30 AM |
Join HRPO for some overnight excitement as the Moon enters the Earth’s shadow, dimming and taking on a hue that can range from orange to brown to brick red.
Viewings and activities will be happening throughout the evening. Come bring a blanket, binoculars or your on scope to gaze up to watch this amazing sky event. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lecture Series -- September |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 30, 2022 |
September 30, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
Sept. 30: “Buying Skygazing Equipment” -- BRAS members give an overview of this year’s economic landscape for skygazing equipment including; binoculars, telescopes, flashlights, eyepieces and filters.
For more information go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Solar Viewing -- September |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 1, 2022 |
October 1, 2022 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength, which will take place for two hours. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended.
For more information go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 1, 2022 |
October 1, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Oct. 14 + 21 + 28 / 8:30-10 p.m. / FREE / All Ages
Saturday / Oct. 1 + 15 + 22 + 29 / 7:30-10 p.m.
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts to explore the sky above.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. Requests can be made if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Science Academy -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 1, 2022 |
October 1, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturdays / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Oct. 1: “The Spooky Session” -- It’s the Saturday before the Spooky Spectrum! Cadets will preview some of that event’s concepts, experiencing creepy legends and tales from the annals of space exploration.
Oct. 15: “Uranus and Neptune” -- While between the oppositions of the Ice Giants, Cadets will review the Voyager data transmitted back to Earth in the late 1980s and investigate the possible plans to return to one of them in the 2020s.
Oct. 22: “Fall Day” -- This stand-alone session allows Cadets to dive into demos and experiments not usually used for Science Academy. Certain constellations and years are covered, and there is construction on an electronic circuit board!
EBR Parish Cadets $5 /week
Out of Parish Cadets $6/week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity code #531990
URL: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/event/science-academy
Parents may stay with or leave their Cadet for Science Academy.
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session. |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 7, 2022 |
October 7, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts to explore the sky above.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. Requests can be made if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 8, 2022 |
October 8, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Oct. 14 + 21 + 28 / 8:30-10 p.m. / FREE / All Ages
Saturday / Oct. 1 + 15 + 22 + 29 / 7:30-10 p.m.
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts to explore the sky above.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. Requests can be made if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Spooky Spectrum |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 8, 2022 |
October 8, 2022 |
6:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
As darkness falls, the spookiness rises. Come visit, if you dare, as HRPO’s annual family-friendly tribute to the bizarre and freakish takes place. We’ll delve into the eerie side of astronomy, physics and aeronautics. Be warned, we want to make you think spook-tacular!
Ages:
6+
For More Information:
observatory@brec.org |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 14, 2022 |
October 14, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts to explore the sky above.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. Requests can be made if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 15, 2022 |
October 15, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Oct. 14 + 21 + 28 / 8:30-10 p.m. / FREE / All Ages
Saturday / Oct. 1 + 15 + 22 + 29 / 7:30-10 p.m.
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts to explore the sky above.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. Requests can be made if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Science Academy -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 15, 2022 |
October 15, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturdays / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Oct. 1: “The Spooky Session” -- It’s the Saturday before the Spooky Spectrum! Cadets will preview some of that event’s concepts, experiencing creepy legends and tales from the annals of space exploration.
Oct. 15: “Uranus and Neptune” -- While between the oppositions of the Ice Giants, Cadets will review the Voyager data transmitted back to Earth in the late 1980s and investigate the possible plans to return to one of them in the 2020s.
Oct. 22: “Fall Day” -- This stand-alone session allows Cadets to dive into demos and experiments not usually used for Science Academy. Certain constellations and years are covered, and there is construction on an electronic circuit board!
EBR Parish Cadets $5 /week
Out of Parish Cadets $6/week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity code #531990
URL: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/event/science-academy
Parents may stay with or leave their Cadet for Science Academy.
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session. |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 21, 2022 |
October 21, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts to explore the sky above.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. Requests can be made if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Science Academy -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 22, 2022 |
October 22, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturdays / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Oct. 1: “The Spooky Session” -- It’s the Saturday before the Spooky Spectrum! Cadets will preview some of that event’s concepts, experiencing creepy legends and tales from the annals of space exploration.
Oct. 15: “Uranus and Neptune” -- While between the oppositions of the Ice Giants, Cadets will review the Voyager data transmitted back to Earth in the late 1980s and investigate the possible plans to return to one of them in the 2020s.
Oct. 22: “Fall Day” -- This stand-alone session allows Cadets to dive into demos and experiments not usually used for Science Academy. Certain constellations and years are covered, and there is construction on an electronic circuit board!
EBR Parish Cadets $5 /week
Out of Parish Cadets $6/week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity code #531990
URL: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/event/science-academy
Parents may stay with or leave their Cadet for Science Academy.
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session. |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 22, 2022 |
October 22, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Oct. 14 + 21 + 28 / 8:30-10 p.m. / FREE / All Ages
Saturday / Oct. 1 + 15 + 22 + 29 / 7:30-10 p.m.
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts to explore the sky above.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. Requests can be made if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 28, 2022 |
October 28, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts to explore the sky above.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. Requests can be made if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing -- October |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 29, 2022 |
October 29, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Oct. 14 + 21 + 28 / 8:30-10 p.m. / FREE / All Ages
Saturday / Oct. 1 + 15 + 22 + 29 / 7:30-10 p.m.
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts to explore the sky above.
Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. Requests can be made if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy -- November |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 5, 2022 |
November 5, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday / Nov 5 + 12 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Nov. 5: “Observing the Universe-Eyes” -- Cadets will discover the majestic objects that can be spied in a natural sky without any equipment.
Nov. 12: “Observing the Universe-Equipment” -- Many “secret” clusters, nebulae and galaxies are undercovered with binoculars. Cadets will learn how to do it!
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out of Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
For more information go to: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/park/detail/190 |
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Family Events |
The Edge of Night - Fall Session |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 11, 2022 |
November 11, 2022 |
4:45 PM |
6:45 PM |
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?
There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life! Binoculars are recommended.
For more information go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/edge.html |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 2, 2022 |
December 2, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Dec. 2 + 16 + 23 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 / 7:30-10 p.m.
FREE/ All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public.
Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 3, 2022 |
December 3, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Dec. 2 + 16 + 23 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 / 7:30-10 p.m.
FREE/ All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public.
Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
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Family Events |
Science Academy - December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 3, 2022 |
December 3, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Cadets will covering the following topics in December.
Dec. 3: “Mars”
Dec.10:“Mercury”
Dec. 17:“Soaring on the Space Shuttle VI”
Dec. 31: “Distances in Space”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out of Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 9, 2022 |
December 9, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Dec. 2 + 16 + 23 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 / 7:30-10 p.m.
FREE/ All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public.
Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
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Family Events |
Science Academy - December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 10, 2022 |
December 10, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Cadets will covering the following topics in December.
Dec. 3: “Mars”
Dec.10:“Mercury”
Dec. 17:“Soaring on the Space Shuttle VI”
Dec. 31: “Distances in Space”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out of Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 10, 2022 |
December 10, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Dec. 2 + 16 + 23 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 / 7:30-10 p.m.
FREE/ All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public.
Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 16, 2022 |
December 16, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Dec. 2 + 16 + 23 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 / 7:30-10 p.m.
FREE/ All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public.
Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
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Family Events |
Science Academy - December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 17, 2022 |
December 17, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Cadets will covering the following topics in December.
Dec. 3: “Mars”
Dec.10:“Mercury”
Dec. 17:“Soaring on the Space Shuttle VI”
Dec. 31: “Distances in Space”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out of Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 17, 2022 |
December 17, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Dec. 2 + 16 + 23 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 / 7:30-10 p.m.
FREE/ All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public.
Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 23, 2022 |
December 23, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Dec. 2 + 16 + 23 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 / 7:30-10 p.m.
FREE/ All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public.
Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
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Family Events |
Science Academy - December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 24, 2022 |
December 24, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Cadets will covering the following topics in December.
Dec. 3: “Mars”
Dec.10:“Mercury”
Dec. 17:“Soaring on the Space Shuttle VI”
Dec. 31: “Distances in Space”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out of Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 24, 2022 |
December 24, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Dec. 2 + 16 + 23 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 / 7:30-10 p.m.
FREE/ All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public.
Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 30, 2022 |
December 30, 2022 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Dec. 2 + 16 + 23 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 / 7:30-10 p.m.
FREE/ All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public.
Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
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Family Events |
Science Academy - December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 31, 2022 |
December 31, 2022 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Cadets will covering the following topics in December.
Dec. 3: “Mars”
Dec.10:“Mercury”
Dec. 17:“Soaring on the Space Shuttle VI”
Dec. 31: “Distances in Space”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out of Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings -- December |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 31, 2022 |
December 31, 2022 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Dec. 2 + 16 + 23 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 / 7:30-10 p.m.
FREE/ All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public.
Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/saturday.html |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 20, 2023 |
January 20, 2023 |
8:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
EVENING SKY VIEWING
Friday / Jan. 6 + 13 + 20 +27 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Jan. 7 + 21 + 28 / 7:30-10 p.m.
FREE/ All ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lectures |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 20, 2023 |
January 20, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
10:30 PM |
Jan. 13: “Wonders of the Winter Sky” -- 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 and events that will sparkle throughout the next three months, gems visitors will be able to see live as they return to visit HRPO!
Jan. 20: “Operation Freshman” -- One long-forgotten aspect of World War II was the Norwegian front. Learn about how the Nazis were intent on building nuclear weapons program and how the British were determined to stop them!
Jan. 27: “Comet After Comet” -- Their origins, and the possible bright apparitions of the next two years will be outlined. This Friday Night Lecture, was orignially scheduled for Dec. 23, 2022 put had to be postponed due to weather.
To learn more go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/friday.html |
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Arts & Theatre |
STEM EXPANSION -- “The History of Electronics” |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 21, 2023 |
January 21, 2023 |
3:30 PM |
7:00 PM |
This program offers advanced topics, topic extensions and all-new games and activities to an older teen crowd. Participants will get to explore experiments, some not seen in over fifteen years and some never performed on site! Certificates will be earned by all who attend and chances to win giveaways and door prizes.
EBR Parish residents $15
Out-of-parish residents $18.
Advanced registration via WebTrac required, search for activity #531993.
To register go to https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html |
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Family Events |
Solar Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 21, 2023 |
January 21, 2023 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength, which will take place for two hours. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended.
For more information go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 21, 2023 |
January 21, 2023 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
EVENING SKY VIEWING Friday / Jan. 6 + 13 + 20 +27 / 8:30-10 p.m. Saturday / Jan. 7 + 21 + 28 / 7:30-10 p.m. FREE/ All ages HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lectures |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 27, 2023 |
January 27, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
10:30 PM |
Jan. 20: “Operation Freshman” -- One long-forgotten aspect of World War II was the Norwegian front. Learn about how the Nazis were intent on building nuclear weapons program and how the British were determined to stop them!
Jan. 27: “Comet After Comet” -- Their origins, and the possible bright apparitions of the next two years will be outlined. This Friday Night Lecture, was orignially scheduled for Dec. 23, 2022 put had to be postponed due to weather.
To learn more go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/friday.html |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 27, 2023 |
January 27, 2023 |
8:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
EVENING SKY VIEWING Friday / Jan. 6 + 13 + 20 +27 / 8:30-10 p.m. Saturday / Jan. 7 + 21 + 28 / 7:30-10 p.m. FREE/ All ages HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Adult Amateur Astronomy Courses |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 28, 2023 |
January 28, 2023 |
3:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
These exciting one-day classes are tailor-made to instruct the patron in the use of a personal telescope or binocular for skygazing, or the basics of the unaided-eye for the Baton Rouge sky. Sign up for one or more!
Jan. 7: Learn Your Binocular
This class is a hands-on introduction to the operation of your personal binocular. Included in this course, will be an overview of all major sky events for the next twelve months. Family and households up to four can participate in this course. Kids 8 or older can participant if they are with the adult registrant. Please bring all parts and accessories belonging to your binocular, including the instruction manual. This one-day course focuses specifically on binocular views of the Baton Rouge sky. Weather permitting will practice your new skills outside. Limit 20 registrants. Limit one binocular per registrant. Deadline for registration is 4 January; two households needed.
Jan. 28: Learn Your Telescope
This class is a hands-on introduction to the operations of your personal telescope. This course will include an overview of all major sky events for the next twelve months. Family and households up to four can participate in this course. Kids 8 or older can participant if they are with the adult registrant. Weather permitting will practice with the waxing gibbous Moon. Please bring all parts and accessories belonging to the telescope, including the instruction manual. This one-day course focuses specifically on telescopic views of the Baton Rouge sky. Limit 10 registrants. Limit one telescope per registrant. Deadline for registration is 25 January.
$15 for EBR Parish residents
$18 For Out-of-Parish residents
To register go to https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/park/detail/190 |
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Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 28, 2023 |
January 28, 2023 |
9:45 AM |
1:00 PM |
Cadets will covering the following topics in January
Jan. 7: “Air and Space Navigation I”
Jan. 14: “ISS Expedition 1”
Jan. 28: “Planetary Missions”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out-of-Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
For more info or to register go to: https://www.brec.org/ind.../park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Lunar Occultation of Mars |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
January 30, 2023 |
January 31, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
1:00 AM |
LUNAR OCCULTATION OF MARS
Monday / Jan. 30 / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / FREE / All Ages
This is an extremely rare event from any particular location on Earth. While they are both in the constellation Taurus, the Moon will slide in front of the Red Planet, hiding or occulting it for approximately forty-eight minutes.
For more info go to: http://www.brastro.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=3980 |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lecture Series -- February |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 3, 2023 |
February 3, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Friday/ Feb. 3 + 10 + 17 + 24 / 7:30pm / FREE / Ages 14+
Feb. 3: “Explorer 1 65th Anniversary” - One of the hottest stretches of the Space Race was those heady yet stressful days of the late 1950s. The U.S. and the Soviet Union were rushing to see who would or could claim atmospheric domination. Though Sputnik gave us pause--and a chill--and the Vanguard fiasco humbled us, we finally made it with help from a Jupiter C rocket….
Feb. 10: “Chelyabinsk—Ten Years Later” - In a harrowing incident, a hitherto unknown asteroid exploding not too high above the ground in Russia, shattering glass and causing incredible damage and injuries. How can we protect our planet? What’s the actual risk and how does the DART mission’s recent success lead us to success?
Feb. 17: “Pulsars” – In 1967 a young graduate student named Jocelyn Bell notices a strange but quite rhythmic signal from outer space. What could it be? The exciting story climaxed with a paper in the winter of 1968 that opened a new avenue of study in astrophysics.
Feb. 24: “Our Birth Stars” - A person’s birth star is a star whose light took as long to reach Earth as he’s been alive. Of course, birth stars change over the course of a human lifetime and are as varied as human beings themselves! How can you see yours?
For more info go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/ |
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Family Events |
Science Academy - February |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 4, 2023 |
February 4, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday / Feb. 4 + 11 + 25 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Cadets will be covering the following topics in February!
Feb. 4: “Observatories’ Namesakes”
Feb. 11: “Air and Space Navigation II”
Feb. 25: “Gamma Rays, X-Rays and Ultraviolet”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out-of-Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
For more info or to register go to: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lecture Series -- February |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 10, 2023 |
February 10, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Friday/ Feb. 3 + 10 + 17 + 24 / 7:30pm / FREE / Ages 14+
Feb. 3: “Explorer 1 65th Anniversary” - One of the hottest stretches of the Space Race was those heady yet stressful days of the late 1950s. The U.S. and the Soviet Union were rushing to see who would or could claim atmospheric domination. Though Sputnik gave us pause--and a chill--and the Vanguard fiasco humbled us, we finally made it with help from a Jupiter C rocket….
Feb. 10: “Chelyabinsk—Ten Years Later” - In a harrowing incident, a hitherto unknown asteroid exploding not too high above the ground in Russia, shattering glass and causing incredible damage and injuries. How can we protect our planet? What’s the actual risk and how does the DART mission’s recent success lead us to success?
Feb. 17: “Pulsars” – In 1967 a young graduate student named Jocelyn Bell notices a strange but quite rhythmic signal from outer space. What could it be? The exciting story climaxed with a paper in the winter of 1968 that opened a new avenue of study in astrophysics.
Feb. 24: “Our Birth Stars” - A person’s birth star is a star whose light took as long to reach Earth as he’s been alive. Of course, birth stars change over the course of a human lifetime and are as varied as human beings themselves! How can you see yours?
For more info go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/ |
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Family Events |
Science Academy - February |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 11, 2023 |
February 11, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday / Feb. 4 + 11 + 25 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Cadets will be covering the following topics in February!
Feb. 4: “Observatories’ Namesakes”
Feb. 11: “Air and Space Navigation II”
Feb. 25: “Gamma Rays, X-Rays and Ultraviolet”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out-of-Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
For more info or to register go to: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Plus Night: Asteroids! |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 11, 2023 |
February 11, 2023 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Saturday / Feb. 11 / 7-10 p.m. / FREE / All Ages
During Plus Nights and extra features are available to the public…
*The well-known marshmallow roast takes place at the campfire ring (weather-depending).
*Six to eight of HRPO’s collection of over fifty physical science demonstrations will be on hand to perplex and amaze. Which demos will it be?
*An unaided eye sky tour takes place, showing the public major features of the sky for that month.
*Filters are inserted into the viewing mechanisms, to show patrons “hidden” details of the Moon, Mars and Jupiter (when they are available).
*Reveal your age, and be shown any “birth stars” in the sky at that time.
Binoculars are recommended for this event! |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lecture Series -- February |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 17, 2023 |
February 17, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Friday/ Feb. 3 + 10 + 17 + 24 / 7:30pm / FREE / Ages 14+
Feb. 3: “Explorer 1 65th Anniversary” - One of the hottest stretches of the Space Race was those heady yet stressful days of the late 1950s. The U.S. and the Soviet Union were rushing to see who would or could claim atmospheric domination. Though Sputnik gave us pause--and a chill--and the Vanguard fiasco humbled us, we finally made it with help from a Jupiter C rocket….
Feb. 10: “Chelyabinsk—Ten Years Later” - In a harrowing incident, a hitherto unknown asteroid exploding not too high above the ground in Russia, shattering glass and causing incredible damage and injuries. How can we protect our planet? What’s the actual risk and how does the DART mission’s recent success lead us to success?
Feb. 17: “Pulsars” – In 1967 a young graduate student named Jocelyn Bell notices a strange but quite rhythmic signal from outer space. What could it be? The exciting story climaxed with a paper in the winter of 1968 that opened a new avenue of study in astrophysics.
Feb. 24: “Our Birth Stars” - A person’s birth star is a star whose light took as long to reach Earth as he’s been alive. Of course, birth stars change over the course of a human lifetime and are as varied as human beings themselves! How can you see yours?
For more info go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/ |
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Family Events |
Science Academy - February |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 18, 2023 |
February 18, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday / Feb. 4 + 11 + 25 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Cadets will be covering the following topics in February!
Feb. 4: “Observatories’ Namesakes”
Feb. 11: “Air and Space Navigation II”
Feb. 25: “Gamma Rays, X-Rays and Ultraviolet”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out-of-Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
For more info or to register go to: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Solar Viewing -- February |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 18, 2023 |
February 18, 2023 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Saturday / Feb. 18 / 12-2 p.m. / FREE / All Ages
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength, which will take place for two hours. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended.
For more information go to: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
STEM EXPANSION -- Food In Space |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 18, 2023 |
February 18, 2023 |
3:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Saturday / Feb. 18 / 3:30-7:30 p.m./ Ages 12-16
This program offers advanced topics, topic extensions and all-new games and activities to an older teen crowd. Participants will get to explore experiments, some not seen in over fifteen years and some never performed on site! Certificates will be earned by all who attend and chances to win giveaways and door prizes.
EBR Parish residents $15
Out-of-parish residents $18.
Advanced registration via WebTrac required, search for activity #531993.
To register go to https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 24, 2023 |
February 24, 2023 |
8:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/ |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
February 25, 2023 |
February 25, 2023 |
8:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://hrpo.lsu.edu/ |
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Family Events |
Science Academy: March |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 4, 2023 |
March 4, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturdays / March 4 + 11 + 25 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Cadets will be covering the following topics in March!
March 4: “Visible Light”
March 11: “Infrared, Microwaves and Radio Waves”
March 25: “Air and Space Navigation III”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out-of-Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/17708/3454 |
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Family Events |
The Edge of Night - Winter |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 10, 2023 |
March 10, 2023 |
5:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Which stars are seen first? Are Mercury and Venus or the Moon out? Is that moving object a plane, a satellite or space debris? There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life!
Contact Information:
www.hrpo.lsu.edu
Registration Details:
Price: Free
Age Limit:all ages |
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Family Events |
Skygazing: A Pursuer's Guide |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 17, 2023 |
March 17, 2023 |
7:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
Friday / March 17 / 7-9 p.m. / FREE / Ages 11+
The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society (BRAS) gives a special presentation toward families of middle and high school students, introducing them to the timeless hobbies found in science that can support a lifetime of intellectual and aesthetic fulfillment.
For more information go to: https://www.brastro.org/ |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing: March |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 17, 2023 |
March 17, 2023 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / March 3 + 17 + 24 + 31 March / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / March 4 + 11 + 18 / 7:30-10 p.m.
Free / All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more information go to: brec.org/observatory |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing: March |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 17, 2023 |
March 17, 2023 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fridays / March 3 + 17 + 24 + 31 March / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays / March 4 + 11 + 18 / 7:30-10 p.m.
Free / All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more information go to: brec.org/observatory |
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Family Events |
STEM Expansion: Rocket Engineering |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 18, 2023 |
March 18, 2023 |
3:30 PM |
12:00 AM |
Saturday / March 18 / 3:30-7:30 p.m. / Ages 12-16
This program offers advanced topics, topic extensions and all-new games and activities to an older teen crowd. Participants will get to explore experiments, some not seen in over fifteen years and some never performed on site! Certificates will be earned by all who attend and chances to win giveaways and door prizes.
EBR Parish residents $15
Out-of-parish residents $18.
Advanced registration via WebTrac required, search for activity #531993.
For more information go to: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/17709/3472 |
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Family Events |
Solar Viewing -- March |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 18, 2023 |
March 18, 2023 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Saturday / March 18 / 12-2 p.m. / FREE / All Ages
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength, which will take place for two hours. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended.
For more information go to: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/park/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Family Events |
Plus Night: Nano Extension |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 25, 2023 |
March 25, 2023 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Saturday / March 25 / 7-10 p.m. / FREE / All Ages
During Plus Nights and extra features are available to the public…
*The well-known marshmallow roast takes place at the campfire ring (weather-depending).
*Six to eight of HRPO’s collection of over fifty physical science demonstrations will be on hand to perplex and amaze. Which demos will it be?
*An unaided eye sky tour takes place, showing the public major features of the sky for that month.
*Filters are inserted into the viewing mechanisms, to show patrons “hidden” details of the Moon, Mars and Jupiter (when they are available).
*Reveal your age, and be shown any “birth stars” in the sky at that time.
Binoculars are recommended for this event! |
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Downtown Events |
Science Academy: April |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 1, 2023 |
April 15, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturdays / April 1 + 8 + 15 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Cadets will be covering the following topics in April!
April 1: Radical Radio Activity
April 8: Calendars and Timekeepers
April 15: Expedition 2
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out-of-Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/17708/3454 |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewings - April |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 8, 2023 |
April 22, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
10:30 PM |
Saturdays / April 8 + 15 + 22 / 7:30-10 p.m.
Fridays / April 14 + 21/ 8:30-10 p.m.
Free / All Ages
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more information go to: brec.org/observatory |
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Family Events |
Skygazing: A Pursuer's Guide |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 14, 2023 |
April 14, 2023 |
7:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
Friday / April 14 / 7-9 p.m. / FREE / Ages 11+
The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society (BRAS) gives a special presentation toward families of middle and high school students, introducing them to the timeless hobbies found in science that can support a lifetime of intellectual and aesthetic fulfillment.
For more information go to: https://www.brastro.org/ |
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Arts & Theatre |
STEM Expansion: Failure is Not an Option |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 22, 2023 |
April 22, 2023 |
3:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Saturday / April 22 / 3:30-7:30 p.m. / Ages 12-16
This program offers advanced topics, topic extensions and all-new games and activities to an older teen crowd. Participants will get to explore experiments, some not seen in over fifteen years and some never performed on site! Certificates will be earned by all who attend and chances to win giveaways and door prizes.
EBR Parish residents $15
Out-of-parish residents $18.
Advanced registration via WebTrac required, search for activity #531993.
For more information go to: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/17709/3472 |
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Family Events |
International Astronomy Day |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
April 29, 2023 |
April 29, 2023 |
3:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
The largest and best IAD celebration is within a day’s driving distance of Baton Rouge. Music, games, food, demonstrations, rides, exhibitors, and sky viewings.
Contact Information:
www.hrpo.lsu.edu
Price: Free
Age Limit: all ages
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/international-astronomy-day/3394 |
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Family Events |
The Daylight Detour |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
June 16, 2023 |
June 16, 2023 |
6:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
No admission fee. For all ages. No viewing during this event.
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! Please note, no viewing will be held during this event. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewings -- July |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
July 14, 2023 |
July 14, 2023 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target. Please note for the Saturday July 1 viewing we will be viewing from the pads only. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewings -- August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 4, 2023 |
August 4, 2023 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Aug. 4 + 11 + 18 + 25 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Aug. 5 / 7:30-10 p.m.
Ages 6+/ FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/facility/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lectures -- August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 4, 2023 |
August 4, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Aug. 4: “The Visible Passes” - Since 1958 defunct satellites, rocket bodies, active payloads and space stations have peppered the views of those with little to no light pollution or magnification devices. How can you see these manmade objects? Do they cause problems for glamour shots of space or active scientific data gathering?
Aug. 11: “STEREO Shows the Sun” - The mission was revolutionary: place two spacecraft at different vantage points to record our parent star simultaneously. BREC Center Supervisor James DeOliveira shows the fascinating science that prepared us for this year’s extreme level of activity.
Aug. 18: “X-Ray Astronomy” - NASA, JAXA and ESA are collaborating on the soon-to-launch XRISM mission that will investigate the x-ray Universe like never before. The instruments have been tested, the mirror quadrants have been installed. Did we think of everything?
Aug. 25: “The Krakatoa Eruption - Some believe it to be the largest Earth volcano eruption ever. Killing tens of thousands and changing the local landscape, the event will be outlined by BREC Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/facility/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy - August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 5, 2023 |
August 5, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday / AUG. 5 + 12 + 19 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Cadets will be covering the following topics in August!
Aug. 5: “Saturn”
Aug. 12: “Uranus and Neptune”
Aug. 19: “Jupiter”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out-of-Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to: https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewings -- August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 5, 2023 |
August 5, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Aug. 4 + 11 + 18 + 25 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Aug. 5 / 7:30-10 p.m.
Ages 6+/ FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/facility/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lectures -- August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 11, 2023 |
August 11, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Aug. 4: “The Visible Passes” - Since 1958 defunct satellites, rocket bodies, active payloads and space stations have peppered the views of those with little to no light pollution or magnification devices. How can you see these manmade objects? Do they cause problems for glamour shots of space or active scientific data gathering?
Aug. 11: “STEREO Shows the Sun” - The mission was revolutionary: place two spacecraft at different vantage points to record our parent star simultaneously. BREC Center Supervisor James DeOliveira shows the fascinating science that prepared us for this year’s extreme level of activity.
Aug. 18: “X-Ray Astronomy” - NASA, JAXA and ESA are collaborating on the soon-to-launch XRISM mission that will investigate the x-ray Universe like never before. The instruments have been tested, the mirror quadrants have been installed. Did we think of everything?
Aug. 25: “The Krakatoa Eruption - Some believe it to be the largest Earth volcano eruption ever. Killing tens of thousands and changing the local landscape, the event will be outlined by BREC Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/facility/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewings -- August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 11, 2023 |
August 11, 2023 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Aug. 4 + 11 + 18 + 25 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Aug. 5 / 7:30-10 p.m.
Ages 6+/ FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/facility/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Perseid Meteor Shower |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 12, 2023 |
August 12, 2023 |
10:00 PM |
2:00 AM |
Every summer the Earth plows through a trail of cometary debris. HRPO hosts a viewing session during the nighttime period with the best chance of high meteor rates. Depending on conditions, viewing may shift by one day.
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/perseid-meteor-shower |
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Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy - August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 12, 2023 |
August 12, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday / AUG. 5 + 12 + 19 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Cadets will be covering the following topics in August!
Aug. 5: “Saturn”
Aug. 12: “Uranus and Neptune”
Aug. 19: “Jupiter”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out-of-Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to: https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html |
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Arts & Theatre |
Perseid Meteor Shower |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 12, 2023 |
August 12, 2023 |
10:00 PM |
2:00 AM |
Every summer the Earth plows through a trail of cometary debris. HRPO hosts a viewing session during the nighttime period with the best chance of high meteor rates. Depending on conditions, viewing may shift by one day.
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/perseid-meteor-shower |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lectures -- August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 18, 2023 |
August 18, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Aug. 4: “The Visible Passes” - Since 1958 defunct satellites, rocket bodies, active payloads and space stations have peppered the views of those with little to no light pollution or magnification devices. How can you see these manmade objects? Do they cause problems for glamour shots of space or active scientific data gathering?
Aug. 11: “STEREO Shows the Sun” - The mission was revolutionary: place two spacecraft at different vantage points to record our parent star simultaneously. BREC Center Supervisor James DeOliveira shows the fascinating science that prepared us for this year’s extreme level of activity.
Aug. 18: “X-Ray Astronomy” - NASA, JAXA and ESA are collaborating on the soon-to-launch XRISM mission that will investigate the x-ray Universe like never before. The instruments have been tested, the mirror quadrants have been installed. Did we think of everything?
Aug. 25: “The Krakatoa Eruption - Some believe it to be the largest Earth volcano eruption ever. Killing tens of thousands and changing the local landscape, the event will be outlined by BREC Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/facility/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewings -- August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 18, 2023 |
August 18, 2023 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Aug. 4 + 11 + 18 + 25 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Aug. 5 / 7:30-10 p.m.
Ages 6+/ FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/facility/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy - August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 19, 2023 |
August 19, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday / AUG. 5 + 12 + 19 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Cadets will be covering the following topics in August!
Aug. 5: “Saturn”
Aug. 12: “Uranus and Neptune”
Aug. 19: “Jupiter”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out-of-Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to: https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html |
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Arts & Theatre |
Friday Night Lectures -- August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 25, 2023 |
August 25, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Aug. 4: “The Visible Passes” - Since 1958 defunct satellites, rocket bodies, active payloads and space stations have peppered the views of those with little to no light pollution or magnification devices. How can you see these manmade objects? Do they cause problems for glamour shots of space or active scientific data gathering?
Aug. 11: “STEREO Shows the Sun” - The mission was revolutionary: place two spacecraft at different vantage points to record our parent star simultaneously. BREC Center Supervisor James DeOliveira shows the fascinating science that prepared us for this year’s extreme level of activity.
Aug. 18: “X-Ray Astronomy” - NASA, JAXA and ESA are collaborating on the soon-to-launch XRISM mission that will investigate the x-ray Universe like never before. The instruments have been tested, the mirror quadrants have been installed. Did we think of everything?
Aug. 25: “The Krakatoa Eruption - Some believe it to be the largest Earth volcano eruption ever. Killing tens of thousands and changing the local landscape, the event will be outlined by BREC Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/facility/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewings -- August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 25, 2023 |
August 25, 2023 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Friday / Aug. 4 + 11 + 18 + 25 / 8:30-10 p.m.
Saturday / Aug. 5 / 7:30-10 p.m.
Ages 6+/ FREE
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/facility/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Science Academy - August |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 26, 2023 |
August 26, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday / AUG. 5 + 12 + 19 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages 8-12
Cadets will be covering the following topics in August!
Aug. 5: “Saturn”
Aug. 12: “Uranus and Neptune”
Aug. 19: “Jupiter”
EBR Parish Cadets $5 per week
Out-of-Parish Cadets $6 per week
Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration via WebTrac is strongly recommended. Search for activity #531990.
Parents may stay with or leave Cadet
Four Cadet minimum and sixteen Cadets maximum per session.
To register go to: https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html |
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Arts & Theatre |
Super Moon Rising |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 30, 2023 |
August 30, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
10:30 PM |
HRPO opens for the closest Supermoon in every calendar year that has one. The thrill comes from a combination of that actual closeness combining with the illusion that makes a Full Moon look closer still when it is near the horizon. Be part of the crowd to experience a Supermoon Rising at HRPO! |
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Arts & Theatre |
Super Moon Rising |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 31, 2023 |
August 31, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
10:30 PM |
HRPO opens for the closest Supermoon in every calendar year that has one. The thrill comes from a combination of that actual closeness combining with the illusion that makes a Full Moon look closer still when it is near the horizon. Be part of the crowd to experience a Supermoon Rising at HRPO! |
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Arts & Theatre |
Music For The Stars |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 1, 2023 |
September 1, 2023 |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
Want to prime yourself for nebulae, stars of all colors and the occassional sporadic meteor? HRPO proudly presents those who have been inspired by outer space to create sounds you will remember every time you put your eyes on the skies. Come experience music by local musicians and artists for an intimate concert series. Each session will have a concert time of a proximity one hour.
Sept. 1: “Session I” - Musicians: Erin Demastes, Dylan Burchett, Hal Lambert, Mitchell Mobley, Tammy Duplantis
Sept. 8: “Session II” - Band: Pink See-Through Fantasia |
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Live Music |
Shoegaze Band |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 8, 2023 |
September 8, 2023 |
6:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
Baton Rouge shoegaze band performs under the stars for stargazers, bring blanket, cold drinks and bug spray.
630–8pm
Groovy… |
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Arts & Theatre |
Gemenid Meter Shower |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
December 13, 2023 |
December 13, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
1:00 AM |
The Geminids are one of the major meteor showers of the year—the only one caused by an asteroid. Come join us and see if we can catch some “earthgrazers”! Due to conditions, viewing may shift by one day.
Contact Information:
observatory@brec.org
225-768-9948
https://www.brec.org/facility/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
The Edge of Night |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 8, 2024 |
March 8, 2024 |
5:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Which stars are seen first? Are Mercury, Venus or the Moon out? Is that moving object a plane, a satellite or space debris?! There is no other time like twilight. Come join HRPO as they have you look up to see how the sky is brought to life at the edge of night.
Contact Information
observatory@brec.org
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/the-edge-of-night |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 9, 2024 |
March 9, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 15, 2024 |
March 15, 2024 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target. |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 22, 2024 |
March 22, 2024 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/facility/HighlandRoadParkObservatory |
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Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 23, 2024 |
March 23, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target. |
| 1711774800 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
March 30, 2024 |
March 30, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target. |
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Family Events |
Solar Viewing Session |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
August 31, 2024 |
August 31, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
HRPO staff shows the Sun via projection, filtered optical light and hydrogen-alpha. Patrons will see any sizable sunspots or flares.
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/solar-viewing |
| 1726203600 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 13, 2024 |
September 13, 2024 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
*Weather permitting*, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly!
Fridays (6, 13 and 27 September) from 8:30pm to 10pm
Saturdays (21 and 28 September) from 7:30pm to 10pm
Event URL:
https://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar-of-events-september-2024/
Contact Information
observatory@brec.org
225-768-9948
Registration Details
Price: FREE
Age Limit: 6+ |
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Arts & Theatre |
Plus Night Fall |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 14, 2024 |
September 14, 2024 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Get something extra beyond standard viewing: sky tours, physical science demos, “birth” stars and a marshmallow roast. Each Plus Night has a unique theme.
Saturdays / 7-10 p.m. / FREE / Ages 6+
Binoculars are recommended for this event! For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/plus-night-fall |
| 1726894800 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 21, 2024 |
September 21, 2024 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
*Weather permitting*, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly!
Fridays (6, 13 and 27 September) from 8:30pm to 10pm
Saturdays (21 and 28 September) from 7:30pm to 10pm
Event URL:
https://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar-of-events-september-2024/
Contact Information
observatory@brec.org
225-768-9948
Registration Details
Price: FREE
Age Limit: 6+ |
| 1727413200 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 27, 2024 |
September 27, 2024 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
*Weather permitting*, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly!
Fridays (6, 13 and 27 September) from 8:30pm to 10pm
Saturdays (21 and 28 September) from 7:30pm to 10pm
Event URL:
https://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar-of-events-september-2024/
Contact Information
observatory@brec.org
225-768-9948
Registration Details
Price: FREE
Age Limit: 6+ |
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Arts & Theatre |
Solar Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 28, 2024 |
September 28, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength—will take place for two hours. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended.
Contact Information:
observatory@brec.org
225-768-9948
Registration Details:
Price: FREE
Age Limit: 6+
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/solar-viewing |
| 1727499600 |
Arts & Theatre |
Evening Sky Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
September 28, 2024 |
September 28, 2024 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and several smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators, sharing duties via a rotating roster, work throughout the year in shifts. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target.
*Weather permitting*, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. Please keep headlights off while parking and leaving. Drive slowly!
Fridays (6, 13 and 27 September) from 8:30pm to 10pm
Saturdays (21 and 28 September) from 7:30pm to 10pm
Event URL:
https://hrpo.lsu.edu/calendar-of-events-september-2024/
Contact Information
observatory@brec.org
225-768-9948
Registration Details
Price: FREE
Age Limit: 6+ |
| 1729918800 |
Arts & Theatre |
Solar Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
October 26, 2024 |
October 26, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength—will take place for two hours. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended.
Contact Information:
observatory@brec.org
225-768-9948
Registration Details:
Price: FREE
Age Limit: 6+
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/solar-viewing |
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Arts & Theatre |
Plus Night Fall |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 16, 2024 |
November 16, 2024 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Get something extra beyond standard viewing: sky tours, physical science demos, “birth” stars and a marshmallow roast. Each Plus Night has a unique theme.
Saturdays / 7-10 p.m. / FREE / Ages 6+
Binoculars are recommended for this event! For more info go to: https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/plus-night-fall |
| 1732946400 |
Arts & Theatre |
Solar Viewing |
The Highland Road Park Observatory |
November 30, 2024 |
November 30, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength—will take place for two hours. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended.
Contact Information:
observatory@brec.org
225-768-9948
Registration Details:
Price: FREE
Age Limit: 6+
https://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/solar-viewing |
