Baton Rouge Observatory Activities Sept. 12-13

FRIDAY, September 12 
BRAS NIGHT AT HRPO...8:00 pm. Join Mr. Peter Lazar, long time Baton
Rouge Astronomical Society member for a discussion on science fairs.
Mr. Lazar has extensive experience as both a science fair judge and
mentor. Definitely a timely subject for students, teachers and parents
but of interest to all. 
TELESCOPE VIEWING...9:00 - 10:00 pm. Telescope viewing, weather
permitting, is supported by members of the Baton Rouge Astronomical
Society and LSU Astronomers. 

SATURDAY, September 13 
HYDRO ROCKET BUILDING CLASS...10:00 am. HYDRO ROCKET BUILDING
CLASS...10:00 am. Join us in making a simple water rocket that
actually flies. Learn about the principles of propulsion and
aerodynamics. PLEASE BRING AN EMPTY TWENTY OUNCE SMOOTH SIDED PLASTIC
SODA BOTTLE for this class. For children ages 7 and up. Class time is
from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. 


Observatory hours
Monday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
Friday, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM 
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
For directions and maps, news and info on ongoing observing
programs,or more info on other weekly events, please visit the
Observatory's web site, or call (225) 768-9948.



Frederick J. Barnett     http://www.eatel.net/~fred/
The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society Secretary http://www.bro.lsu.edu/bras/
The BREC, LSU, BRAS Highland Road Park Observatory http://www.bro.lsu.edu/hrpo/
"Someone's got to take the responsibility if the job's going to get done!! Do you 
think that's easy?!" Gregory Peck - The Guns Of Navarone