Event Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this program has given patrons histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered.

HIGHLAND ROAD PARK OBSERVATORY

Most Fridays / Aug.-Dec. / 7:30-8:30 p.m. 

Date + Topics:

Aug 7 = “High Proper Motion”
This lecture focuses on those stars that are so close to the Solar System, human beings can actually chart their moving through outer space during the course of a lifetime. [Postponed from 8 May.]
Aug 21 = "The Martian Apparition"
It’s happening! The Red Planet is rising earlier—getting bigger and brighter until it’s wonderful opposition in February.

September 4 = “The Roman Telescope”
Constructed to help solve long-standing mysteries in astrophysics, the NGR Telescope will
September 11 = “The Martian Apparition”
It’s happening! The Red Planet is rising earlier—getting bigger and brighter until it’s wonderful opposition in February.
September 18 = “Wonders of the Fall Sky”
BREC Education Program Specialist Amy Northrop will take the audience on a fascinating tour of Baton Rouge’s upcoming fall season. She’ll highlight the celestial gems that will sparkle throughout those three months—gems visitors will be able to see live if they continue to visit HRPO!