Baton Rouge Observatory

Observatory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

  • Highland Road Park Observatory

    Highland Road Park Observatory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is set in a unique, octagonal main building and featured inside the observatory is a 20-inch reflecting telescope that has been used to locate and discover many asteroids. The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society was established in 1981, and amateur astronomers use our observatory as a meeting place, and members freely share their expert knowledge in promoting a better understanding of space science and astronomy. To open up the magical and mystical delights of a beaming night sky, Highland Road Park Observatory houses a 50cm, 40 cm reflector and many small telescopes operated by trained operators, and visitors are also given an option of visiting the observatory during daylight hours.


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