Astronomical Society of Greenbelt

Greenbelt Star Party
2024-04-06 20:30 - 22:30, 2024-04-27 21:00 - 23:00, 2024-05-04 21:00 - 23:00, 2024-06-01 21:30 - 23:30, 2024-06-29 21:30 - 23:30, 2024-07-06 21:30 - 23:30, 2024-07-13 21:30 - 23:30, 2024-08-03 21:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
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 provide a fun, family-friendly environment for learning about the universe. This is a great way to meet other astronomers in the community. And, if you are new to the hobby, members are always willing to help you learn how to use your telescope.
Our star parties generally begin about an hour after sunset and run for two hours.
Please note that star parties may be canceled without prior notice in the event of overcast skies or extremely inclement weather conditions. In addition, the observatory is made of metal and has no heating or cooling system. Please be aware that the temperature inside will be roughly the same inside as it is outside, although in summer it is sometimes hotter inside. Please dress accordingly.
In accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines, masks are voluntary.

Solar Eclipse Viewing
2024-04-08 14:04 - 16:33 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Weather permitting, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will provide safe telescope views of the April 8 solar eclipse at the City of Greenbelt Observatory. The eclipse starts at 2:04 pm, reaches its maximum of 89% at 3:20 pm, and ends at 4:33 pm. Eclipse glasses will be distributed while supplies last.
The event is open to members and non-members of all ages at no cost. We provide a fun, family-friendly environment for learning about the universe. This is a great way to meet other astronomers in the community. And, if you are new to the hobby, members are always willing to help you learn how to use your telescope.

In accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines, masks are voluntary.

Monthly Meeting
2024-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Our April meeting will be held on Thursday, April 25. We meet at 7:00 pm for general discussion, and the presentation begins at 7:30 pm. We will meet this month to share stories and pictures of our experiences of the solar eclipse. While about 225 people gathered at the Greenbelt Observatory to watch the partial eclipse, some members traveled to see totality. Anyone is welcome to share their story during this meeting.
The talk will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center. The presentations are free and open to the public.
Zoom Information
The lecture will also be available online for those who wish to participate remotely.

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Meeting ID: 845 5367 4417
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Officers' Meeting
2024-05-13 19:30 - 20:30 | MD

Astronomy Day
2024-05-18, 2024-10-12 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
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 excited. Astronomy clubs, science museums, observatories, universities, planetariums, laboratories, libraries, and nature centers host special events and activities to acquaint their population with local astronomical resources and facilities. Many of these events are located at non-astronomical sites; shopping malls, parks, urban centers—truly bringing astronomy to the people. It is an astronomical public-relations event that helps highlight ways the general public can get involved with astronomy—or at least get some of their questions about astronomy answered. Astronomy Week encompasses Astronomy Day, starting on the previous Monday and ending on the following Sunday.
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will be participating in Astronomy Day by holding a star party that evening at the City of Greenbelt Observatory.

Greenbelt Star Party
2024-05-18 21:30 - 23:30, 2024-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
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 wonders as time permits.
The event is open to members and non-members of all ages at no cost. We provide a fun, family-friendly environment for learning about the universe. This is a great way to meet other astronomers in the community. And, if you are new to the hobby, members are always willing to help you learn how to use your telescope.
Our star parties generally begin about an hour after sunset and run for two hours.
Please note that star parties may be canceled without prior notice in the event of overcast skies or extremely inclement weather conditions. In addition, the observatory is made of metal and has no heating or cooling system. Please be aware that the temperature inside will be roughly the same inside as it is outside, although in summer it is sometimes hotter inside. Please dress accordingly.
In accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines, masks are voluntary.

Monthly Meeting
2024-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will hold its May meeting on Thursday, May 30, at the Greenbelt Community Center. The speaker will be Agnes Conaty, who will give a presentation entitled “Citizen Science and the GLOBE Program.” We meet at 7:00 pm for general discussion, and the presentation begins at 7:30 pm.
The presentation is free and open to the public. An online option to participate in the meeting is available via Zoom.
Zoom Info

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Meeting ID: 837 7373 2827
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Monthly Meeting
2024-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
For our Annual Summer Film Festival, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will present Woman in Motion, the story of how Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols became a spokesperson for NASA and recruited a new generation of diverse, aspiring astronauts. The showing will be Thursday, June 27, at 7:00 pm in Room 114 of the Greenbelt Community Center.
Please Note: The start time is half an hour earlier than usual because of the length of the movie. Due to licensing restrictions, this will be an in-person-only meeting. We cannot broadcast the movie over Zoom.

Monthly Meeting
2024-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Green Bank 100-Meter Radio TelescopePhoto credit: Kevin A. Wilson

The speaker for our July meeting will be Dr. Patrick A. Taylor of the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia. He will be speaking on the topic of planetary radar astronomy. The meeting will be on July 25 at the Greenbelt Community Center. We gather for informal conversation at 7:00 pm and the talk begins at 7:30 pm. You may also attend the lecture via Zoom.
Dr. Taylor grew up just down the road in Annapolis and Davidsonville, Maryland. He did his undergraduate work in physics and astronomy at the University of Maryland, College Park, and then earned a PhD in astronomy from Cornell University. He spent almost a decade working at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico before moving to the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, Texas. He then moved to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is currently the radar division head for NRAO and the project director for ngRADAR, a project to put a high-power radar transmitter on the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia.
Zoom Meeting Information

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Monthly Meeting
2024-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
The meetings of the Astronomical Society of Greenbank are generally held on the last Thursday of each month. We meet at 7:00 pm for general discussion, and the presentation begins at 7:30 pm. Our speakers include NASA scientists and engineers, local experts from organizations such as the Smithsonian and the Applied Physics Lab, and club members.
The events are held at the Greenbelt Community Center. The presentations are free and open to the public.

Greenbelt Star Party
2024-10-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-26 19:30 - 21:30 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
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 provide a fun, family-friendly environment for learning about the universe. This is a great way to meet other astronomers in the community. And, if you are new to the hobby, members are always willing to help you learn how to use your telescope.
Our star parties generally begin about an hour after sunset and run for two hours.
Please note that star parties may be canceled without prior notice in the event of overcast skies or extremely inclement weather conditions. In addition, the observatory is made of metal and has no heating or cooling system. Please be aware that the temperature inside will be roughly the same inside as it is outside, although in summer it is sometimes hotter inside. Please dress accordingly.
In accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines, masks are voluntary.
Please note: Due to the terms of our insurance coverage, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all ASG events.

Greenbelt Star Party
2024-10-12 19:30 - 21:30 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
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 wonders as time permits.
The event is open to members and non-members of all ages at no cost. We provide a fun, family-friendly environment for learning about the universe. This is a great way to meet other astronomers in the community. And, if you are new to the hobby, members are always willing to help you learn how to use your telescope.
Our star parties generally begin about an hour after sunset and run for two hours.
Please note that star parties may be canceled without prior notice in the event of overcast skies or extremely inclement weather conditions. In addition, the observatory is made of metal and has no heating or cooling system. Please be aware that the temperature inside will be roughly the same inside as it is outside, although in summer it is sometimes hotter inside. Please dress accordingly.
In accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines, masks are voluntary.
Please note: Due to the terms of our insurance coverage, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all ASG events.

Monthly Meeting
2024-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
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 the talk begins at 7:30 pm. Visitors are encouraged to attend in person, although we also have a Zoom option available. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Monthly Meeting
2024-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
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 to attend in person, although we will also broadcast the talk on Zoom.
The presentations are free and open to the public.
Zoom Information

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