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Highland Road Park Observatory, United States: what it is and when to go
Highland Road Park Observatory is an observatory in United States (Baton Rouge, Louisiana). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 03. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- United States · Highland Road 13800, 70810, Baton Rouge
- You can go
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 1,174 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Th 09:00-15:00
- Run by
- Louisiana State University, BREC, Baton Rouge Astronomical Society
- Coordinates
- 30.34609, -91.07085
What it is and where
Highland Road Park Observatory is an observatory in United States (Baton Rouge, Louisiana).
It is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 30.34609, -91.07085; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,174 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Louisiana State University, BREC, Baton Rouge Astronomical Society
It is one of the Stargazing places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Highland Road Park Observatory: November to March.
- JanPossible10:15
- FebPossible10:56
- MarPossible11:47
- AprBetter not12:45
- MayBetter not13:32
- JunBetter not13:57
- JulBetter not13:47
- AugBetter not13:06
- SepBetter not12:10
- OctBetter not11:15
- NovPossible10:26
- DecPossible10:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Baton Rouge Louisiana TempleTemple of the LDS church4.1 km
- Blue Bayou Water ParkWith kids4.3 km
- Celebration StationWith kids9.0 km
- Audubon PlantationHistoric house in Louisiana, United States11 km
- Liberty LagoonWith kids12 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Stargazing
- Palomar Observatory: observatory in Southern California
- W. M. Keck Observatory: astronomical observatory located in Hawaii
- Lowell Observatory: astronomical observatory
- Yerkes Observatory: astronomical observatory in Wisconsin, USA
- Very Large Array: radio astronomy observatory located on the Plains of San Agustin
- Griffith Observatory: observatory in Los Angeles, California, USA
Every United States place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Highland Road Park Observatory?
It is an observatory in United States.
When is the best time to visit Highland Road Park Observatory?
November to March. In June there are 13 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 03.
How do you get to Highland Road Park Observatory?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,174 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple, Blue Bayou Water Park, Celebration Station. The rest is in the United States guide.
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