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Event Series 2025 Star Parties

Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

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.

Event Series 2025 Monthly Meetings

Monthly Meeting

Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

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

Event Series 2025 Star Parties

Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

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.

Event Series 2025 Monthly Meetings

Monthly Meeting

Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

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

Event Series 2025 Star Parties

Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

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.

Event Series 2025 Monthly Meetings

Monthly Meeting

Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

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

Event Series 2025 Star Parties

Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

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.

Officers’ Meeting

Zoom

The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will be holding our business meeting at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 7, over Zoom. All members are welcome to participate.   The agenda will be: Officer vacancies Observatory status Speakers for monthly meetings Zoom Information Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82487265304?pwd=Er2jcKfbaODa3eNEXs9bMadaob84Lq.1 Meeting ID: 824 8726 5304 Passcode: 640281

Event Series 2025 Star Parties

Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

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.

Event Series 2025 Monthly Meetings

Monthly Meeting

Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

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

Event Series 2025 Star Parties

Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

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.

Event Series 2025 Star Parties

Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

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.