The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will meet at 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 31, in Room 114 of the Greenbelt Community Center. ASG member Sue Bassett will speak on “The Spooky Origins of Hubble Class Space Telescopes.” The meeting is free and open to the public. We meet for casual conversation at 7:00 pm, and… Read More »Monthly Meeting
Our November meeting will be on Thursday, November 21. Dr. Jay Lockman of Green Bank Observatory will speak on SETI (the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). The event will open at 7:00 pm for informal conversation, with Dr. Lockman's talk beginning at 7:30 pm. The events are held at the Greenbelt Community Center. We encourage visitors… Read More »Monthly Meeting
Weather permitting, we will hold a free star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to the public to view the wonders of the heavens.
ASG member Joseph Grikis will give a presentation entitled “The Most Famous Astronomer You Never Knew” at 7:30 pm on January 30, 2025, at the Greenbelt Community Center. Without giving away the identity of the mystery scientist, suffice it to say the individual was a highly talented and historically under-appreciated star gazer, physicist, and mathematician.… Read More »Monthly Meeting
Weather permitting, we will hold a free star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to the public to view the wonders of the heavens.
In observance of Black History Month, the topic of our February meeting is Benjamin Banneker, the first prominent Black scientist in the United States. Kevin A. Wilson, PhD, will deliver a presentation on the life, work, and significance of Banneker, who was an astronomer. The events are held at the Greenbelt Community Center. We encourage… Read More »Monthly Meeting
Weather permitting, we will hold a free star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to the public to view the wonders of the heavens.
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will hold its monthly meeting on March 27 at 7:30 PM in room 114 of the Greenbelt Community Center and online. In honor of Women's History Month, Dr. Corinne (Cory) Carter will be making a presentation about historical women in the Earth sciences. These range from a 17th-century geologist to… Read More »Monthly Meeting
Weather permitting, we will hold a free star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to the public to view the wonders of the heavens.
Weather permitting, we will hold a free star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to the public to view the wonders of the heavens.
Our monthly meetings are usually held on the last Thursday of each month. Our speakers are drawn from all around the country, including experts from NASA, the Smithsonian, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and other scientific institutions. Our members also give presentations about subjects of interest to amateur astronomers. The events are held at the… Read More »Monthly Meeting
Weather permitting, we will hold a free star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to the public to view the wonders of the heavens.