The Astronomical World of Harry Potter
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium · Baton Rouge, LA
About this event
If you’ve ever read the Harry Potter series of books, or even seen the films, you’ll come across many unusual and colorful character names. There are names—names such as Draco, Sirius, and Luna—which can tell the reader something about their respective characters, not based on the allusion of their names but based on the astronomical backgrounds their names are derived from. The Astronomical World of Harry Potter will detail the many connections that some of the well-known series characters have with constellations, asteroids, planetoids, moons, and other objects found in our night sky. This show will reveal the mythological tie-ins that J.K. Rowling used to flesh out some of her many series regulars.
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT
- Venue
- Irene W. Pennington Planetarium · Baton Rouge, LA
- Category
- Community
- Cost
- Free
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 10, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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