Weather permitting, we will hold a star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to visitors to view the wonders of the heavens. People are also welcome to bring their own telescopes to set up for observation. The event is open to members and non-members of all ages at no cost. We… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party
Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy with the general population. It's motto is "Bringing Astronomy to the People." On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first-hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers so… Read More »Astronomy Day
Weather permitting, we will hold a star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to visitors to view the wonders of the heavens. People are also welcome to bring their own telescopes to set up for observation. This star party will focus on the moon, although we will also view other celestial… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party
Weather permitting, we will hold a star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to visitors to view the wonders of the heavens. People are also welcome to bring their own telescopes to set up for observation. The event is open to members and non-members of all ages at no cost. We… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party
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
Weather permitting, we will hold a star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to visitors to view the wonders of the heavens. People are also welcome to bring their own telescopes to set up for observation. The event is open to members and non-members of all ages at no cost. We… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party
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 star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to visitors to view the wonders of the heavens. People are also welcome to bring their own telescopes to set up for observation. The event is open to members and non-members of all ages at no cost. We… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party
Weather permitting, we will hold a star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to visitors to view the wonders of the heavens. People are also welcome to bring their own telescopes to set up for observation. The event is open to members and non-members of all ages at no cost. We… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party
Weather permitting, we will hold a star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to visitors to view the wonders of the heavens. People are also welcome to bring their own telescopes to set up for observation. This star party will focus on the moon, although we will also view other celestial… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party
The officers of the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt meet each month to plan the club's activities, including upcoming speakers. If you have a suggestion for an activity or a speaker, please contact them ahead of the meeting.
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host our annual Solstice Potluck Party on Thursday, December 19, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm, at the Greenbelt Community Center. We hope everyone can attend in person since this is your chance to get together in real life and have conversations with other astronomers. Please bring food to share. Whip… Read More »Solstice Potluck Party