Perseid Meteor Shower

Did you know that every summer the Earth plows through a trail of cometary debris? HRPO will host a viewing session during the nighttime period, so patrons can experience the best chance to see high meteor rates that will shower the earth.

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

STEM Expansion

Tweens and teens can experience advanced STEM demonstrations and topic extensions for an older crowd. Participants will also get to discover archived experiments, some not seen in over fifteen years! All participants will receive a certificate. Aug. 20 + Sept. 17 + Oct. 29 + Nov. 26 + Dec. 31 Saturdays / 3:30-7:30 p.m. $15 EBR Parish residents $18 out-of-parish residents

Ages: 12-16

Science Academy

Cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy! Topics will include Saturn, Neptune, deep-space objects, observing the Universe and more. Aug. 6 + 20 + 27 / Sept. 3 + 10 + 24 Oct. 1 + 15 + 22 / Nov. 5 + 12 Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 + 31 Saturday / 10 a.m.-noon $5 EBR Parish residents $6 out-of-parish residents

Ages: 8-12

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Plus Night

Get something extra beyond a standard sky viewing! Events can include sky tours, physical science demos, “birth stars” and even marshmallow roasts. Enjoy unique themes and special activities to enhance your evening sky viewing experience. Aug. 13 + Sept. 10 / 7-10 p.m.

STEM Expansion

Tweens and teens can experience advanced STEM demonstrations and topic extensions for an older crowd. Participants will also get to discover archived experiments, some not seen in over fifteen years! All participants will receive a certificate. Aug. 20 + Sept. 17 + Oct. 29 + Nov. 26 + Dec. 31 Saturdays / 3:30-7:30 p.m. $15 EBR Parish residents $18 out-of-parish residents

Ages: 12-16

Science Academy

Cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy! Topics will include Saturn, Neptune, deep-space objects, observing the Universe and more. Aug. 6 + 20 + 27 / Sept. 3 + 10 + 24 Oct. 1 + 15 + 22 / Nov. 5 + 12 Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 + 31 Saturday / 10 a.m.-noon $5 EBR Parish residents $6 out-of-parish residents

Ages: 8-12

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Solar Viewing

HRPO staff show the Sun via a variety of techniques including projection, filtered optical light and hydrogen-alpha. Patrons will see any sizable sunspots or flares. Sunscreen and protective clothing are advised. Aug. 27 + Sept. 24 + Oct. 1 + Nov. 12 + Dec. 10 Saturdays / noon-2 p.m.

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Total Lunar Eclipse

Enjoy early morning sky excitement as we witness one of nature’s most spectacular events! While in the constellation Aries, the Moon will enter the Earth’s shadow, turning darker and darker—and then ???. The eclipse takes place early Tuesday morning. Nov. 8 / 2-5 a.m.

Science Academy

Cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy! Topics will include Saturn, Neptune, deep-space objects, observing the Universe and more. Aug. 6 + 20 + 27 / Sept. 3 + 10 + 24 Oct. 1 + 15 + 22 / Nov. 5 + 12 Dec. 3 + 10 + 17 + 31 Saturday / 10 a.m.-noon $5 EBR Parish residents $6 out-of-parish residents

Ages: 8-12

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Solar Viewing

HRPO staff show the Sun via a variety of techniques including projection, filtered optical light and hydrogen-alpha. Patrons will see any sizable sunspots or flares. Sunscreen and protective clothing are advised. Aug. 27 + Sept. 24 + Oct. 1 + Nov. 12 + Dec. 10 Saturdays / noon-2 p.m.

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

Friday Night Lecture Series

For twenty-five years this free program has given observatory patrons celestial histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered in unique themed lectures. Fridays / 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 14+

STEM Expansion

Tweens and teens can experience advanced STEM demonstrations and topic extensions for an older crowd. Participants will also get to discover archived experiments, some not seen in over fifteen years! All participants will receive a certificate. Aug. 20 + Sept. 17 + Oct. 29 + Nov. 26 + Dec. 31 Saturdays / 3:30-7:30 p.m. $15 EBR Parish residents $18 out-of-parish residents

Ages: 12-16