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Programs & Events at Highland Road Park Observatory
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Oct
29 2021Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor almost twenty-five years this program has given patrons histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered. Ages: 14+ |
Nov
5 2021Natural Sky ConferenceWe inadvertently block our view of the sky, using a curtain of dust particles illuminated by badly-designed street lamps and other nighttime fixtures. We invite the public to meet those individuals and organizations in town that have a direct ability to quelch the light pollution in the area. |
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Nov
5 2021Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor almost twenty-five years this program has given patrons histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered. Ages: 14+ |
Nov
12 2021Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor almost twenty-five years this program has given patrons histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered. Ages: 14+ |
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Nov
13 2021Solar ViewingWeather permitting, personnel presents the Sun projected onto a white surface, directly via safely-filtered optical light and directly with a hydrogen-alpha telescope. Patrons are able to see any sizable sunspots or flares. Protective clothing and sunscreen recommended. |
Nov
19 2021Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor almost twenty-five years this program has given patrons histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered. Ages: 14+ |
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Nov
20 2021STEM ExpansionThis program offers advanced demonstrations, 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. Engineering, early NASA missions and astrobiology are some of the programmed topics. Ages: 12-16 |
Nov
26 2021Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor almost twenty-five years this program has given patrons histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered. Ages: 14+ |
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Nov
27 2021Plus NightsOn these nights visitors get something in addition to standard viewing: a sky tour, physical science demonstrations, filtered lunar trips, “birth” stars and a marshmallow roast. Ages: All ages |
Dec
3 2021Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor almost twenty-five years this program has given patrons histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered. Ages: 14+ |
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Dec
10 2021Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor almost twenty-five years this program has given patrons histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered. Ages: 14+ |
Dec
11 2021Solar ViewingWeather permitting, personnel presents the Sun projected onto a white surface, directly via safely-filtered optical light and directly with a hydrogen-alpha telescope. Patrons are able to see any sizable sunspots or flares. Protective clothing and sunscreen recommended. |
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Dec
14 2021Geminid Meteor ShowerThe 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. |
Dec
17 2021Friday Night Lecture SeriesFor almost twenty-five years this program has given patrons histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered. Ages: 14+ |
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Dec
18 2021STEM ExpansionThis program offers advanced demonstrations, 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. Engineering, early NASA missions and astrobiology are some of the programmed topics. Ages: 12-16 |