Alpha Capricornids
The Alpha Capricornids are active from July 3–August 15 with a maximum centered on July 28. This shower is not very strong and rarely produces in excess of five shower… Read More »Alpha Capricornids
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July Meeting: Astronomy Simulation Software
ZoomASG Vice President Anwar Al-Mallah will present the latest updates to the astronomy simulation software he has previously shown to the club. These programs will include Universe Sandbox, Space Engine,… Read More »July Meeting: Astronomy Simulation Software
Officers’ Meeting
ZoomAstronomical League 2021 Convention
The 2021 Astronomical League Convention will be held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's speakers include: Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, astrophysicist who discovered pulsars Dr. Caitlin… Read More »Astronomical League 2021 Convention
Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers 2023 Eastern Conference
Green Bank Observatory 155 Observatory Road, Green Bank, WV, United StatesThe 2023 SARA Eastern Conference will be held at the Green Bank Observatory, West Virginia, Sunday through Tuesday, August 20–22. 2023. Visit the Society of Amateur Radio Astronomer's website for… Read More »Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers 2023 Eastern Conference
August Meeting: Dark Matters
ZoomThe Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will present material and lead a discussion on the topic of dark matter and related matters, including dark energy, cosmological structure, relativistic and quantum mechanical… Read More »August Meeting: Dark Matters
Virtual Star Party
ZoomWe'll be observing Summer Triangle objects and more, possibly including the Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn if they are not obscured by houses or trees. Chad Leader and Conrad Terrill will… Read More »Virtual Star Party
Officers’ Meeting
ZoomSeptember Meeting: Using Gravitational Lenses as Natural Telescopes
ZoomDr. Tim Hamilton, professor of physics and director of the Clark Planetarium at Shawnee State University, will present a lecture entitled "Using Gravitational Lenses as Natural Telescopes." This event is… Read More »September Meeting: Using Gravitational Lenses as Natural Telescopes
Draconid Meteor Shower
The radiant point for the Draconids is the head of the dragon in the constellation Draco. The peak is on the evening of October 8. Unlike most meteor showers, this… Read More »Draconid Meteor Shower
Astronomy Day
Astronomy Day is a biannual event held in the United States and other countries. It is intended to promote interest in astronomy and interaction between the general public and various… Read More »Astronomy Day
Orionid Meteor Shower
Unfortunately, the full moon coincides with the peak of the Orionids this year, which occurs in the early morning of October 21. The radiant point of the Orionids is the… Read More »Orionid Meteor Shower