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Programs & Events at Highland Road Park Observatory
Aug
12 2022Perseid Meteor ShowerDid 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. |
Aug
13 2022Plus NightGet 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. |
Aug
19 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Aug
20 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Aug
20 2022STEM ExpansionTweens 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 |
Aug
26 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Aug
27 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Aug
27 2022Solar ViewingHRPO 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. |
Sep
2 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Sep
3 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Sep
9 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Sep
10 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Sep
10 2022Plus NightGet 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. |
Sep
16 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Sep
17 2022STEM ExpansionTweens 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 |
Sep
23 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Sep
24 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Sep
24 2022Solar ViewingHRPO 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. |
Sep
30 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Oct
1 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Oct
1 2022Solar ViewingHRPO 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. |
Oct
7 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Oct
14 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Oct
15 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Oct
21 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Oct
22 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Oct
28 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Oct
29 2022STEM ExpansionTweens 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 |
Nov
4 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Nov
5 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Nov
8 2022Total Lunar EclipseEnjoy 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. |
Nov
11 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Nov
12 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Nov
12 2022Solar ViewingHRPO 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. |
Nov
18 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Nov
19 2022HRPO 25th Anniversary CelebrationA quarter-century of public service means a quarter-century of memories, challenges, accomplishments and hopes. Join us for this historic and fun retrospective. Nov. 19 / 4 p.m.-midnight |
Nov
25 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Nov
26 2022STEM ExpansionTweens 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 |
Dec
2 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Dec
3 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Dec
9 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Dec
10 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Dec
10 2022Solar ViewingHRPO 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. |
Dec
13 2022Geminid Meteor ShowerThe Geminids are one of the major meteor showers of the year AND the only one caused by an asteroid. Come join us and see if we can catch some “Earthgrazers”! Dec. 13 (Viewing may shift by one day) / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. |
Dec
16 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Dec
17 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Dec
23 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Dec
30 20222023 Preview PartyWhat is in store for 2023? Come find out with HRPO! This event will have all the excitement of the coming calendar year wrapped up into one fantastic night. Dec. 30 / 6-10 p.m. |
Dec
30 2022Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor 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+ |
Dec
31 2022Science AcademyCadets 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 |
Dec
31 2022STEM ExpansionTweens 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 |