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 »Star Party
Indy Kochte of The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, who has worked on both the MESSENGER Mercury orbiter project and the New Horizons Pluto Flyby mission, will present a thought-provoking talk on what exactly defines a planet. In light of the IAU's controversial demotion of Pluto, this should generate a spirited discussion Our monthly… Read More »Monthly Meeting: What is a Planet?
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 »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 »Star Party
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will meet Thursday March 26 at 7:30 PM in room 114 of the Greenbelt Community Center. We will view the award-winning documentary “Saving the Dark.” This is especially relevant due to Greenbelt’s plans to convert current streetlights to LEDs. The original presentation by Indy Kochte was moved up to February 26th.… 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 »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.… Read More »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 »Star Party
Dr. Jonathan Mawdsley will be speaking on "The Galileo Affair", an exploration of the differing worldviews engaged in the historic conflict between Galileo and the Catholic Church, with a particular focus on Robert Bellarmine, Cardinal, Saint and doctor of the Church. Our monthly meetings are usually held on the last Thursday of each month. Our… 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 »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 »Star Party
Come back closer to this meeting date for a description of the presentation happening.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… Read More »Monthly Meeting