The hobby of astronomy immediately brings to mind thoughts of darkened backyards and dimly-lit nighttime activities at HRPO—but patrons also have the option of visiting during daylight hours to see our parent star. Solar Cycle 25 is predicted to peak at this time. In anticipation of this Space Weather Prediction Center prediction being correct, HRPO personnel has programmed public viewing during a variety of days of the week…
Sept. 27 + Oct. 25 + Nov. 29 + Dec. 27
With different devices HRPO personnel can show the motions of clouds in front the solar disk, sunspots, flares, prominences and plage. Viewing is suitable for ages six and older. Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength—will take place for two hours. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended.
And don't forget about our Special Solar Viewing dates:
—Tuesday 16 September, 11:30am - 2:30pm
—Monday 13 October, 11:15am - 2:15pm
—Friday 14 November, 10:15am - 1:15pm
Contact Information:
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225-768-9948
Registration Details:
Price: FREE
Age Limit:6+
Learn more: brec.org/calendar/detail/solar-viewing
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