Event

Our monthly meeting out at the Highland Road Park Observatory. Program TBD. 

Date: Monday, December 9, 2024

Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Central

Location: Highland Road Park Observatory
13800 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Highland Road Park Observatory
1/3 mile south of intesection of Seigen Lane and Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA, in the Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission's (BREC) Highland Road Park. Short name: HRPO

Notes:
Manager: Chris Kersey, (225) 768-9948. observatory@brec.org The Highland Road Park Observatory is a public educational and recreational facility. It was founded and operated jointly by the Baton Rouge Recreation & Parks Commission (who own the property and building and provides staff), Louisiana State University (LSU, who owns the telescopes and equipment), and the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society (BRAS, who provides manpower, expertise, operations, materials, and outreach).

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