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
ASG members Sue Bassett and Dr. Corinne Carter will discuss “Questar to Seestar - 20th and 21st Century Small Amateur Telescopes”. This will be a hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting. However, members are encouraged to attend in person as this is a "show and tell" session on telescopes. As always, children should be accompanied by a parent… 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
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will meet at 7:30 PM on Thursday June 25 in Room 114 of the Greenbelt Community Center. The topic is Asteroid Day.* This will be a free-form get together to discuss and exchange information about asteroids and comets. It will include video(s), a poster session, a slide show, general discussion,… Read More »Monthly Meeting: Asteroid 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. The event is open to members and non-members of all ages at no cost. We… Read More »Star Party
July 20 is the anniversary of when humans first set foot on the moon in 1969. In keeping with our "Summer Film Festival" tradition, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will present a free showing of "The Dish". This popular Australian film, starring the recently deceased Sam Neill, tells the story of the Parkes Radio Telescope's… Read More »Monthly Meeting: “The Dish” Showing
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