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SUMMARY:Officers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/officers-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Officers Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T210000
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SUMMARY:January Meeting: The New Horizons Mission After Pluto
DESCRIPTION:Our January meeting will be held on Thursday\, January 26. Mark “Indy” Kochte will be presenting a talk on what the New Horizons mission has been doing since it left Pluto. This event is free and open to the public. We will gather at 7:00 pm for informal conversation\, and the lecture will begin at 7:30 pm. \nThis meeting will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center and streamed live on Zoom. \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\n\nOnline: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85166282337?pwd=cUs5Vkw3bDJIR1NwY3o0NmxCNk5GUT09\nPhone: 301-715-8592\nMeeting ID: 851 6628 2337\nPasscode: 731055
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/january-meeting-the-new-horizons-mission-after-pluto/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20230123T205523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T205523Z
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SUMMARY:Officers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/officers-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Officers Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20230109T195156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T045027Z
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SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, we will be holding 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. \nThe 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. \nOur star parties generally begin about an hour after sunset and run for two hours. \nPlease note that star parties may be cancelled without prior notice in the event of overcast skies or extremely inclement weather conditions. In accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-star-party-2023-01-14/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T164700
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T164700
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20221212T181544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T181626Z
UID:1124-1671641220-1671641220@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice
DESCRIPTION:The winter solstice for the Northern Hemisphere occurs on Wednesday\, December 21\, at 4:47 pm EST (21:47 UTC). The winter solstice is the point in the earth’s orbit when the North Pole is tilted directly away from the sun. It is the shortest day and longest night of the year\, and it marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. It corresponds to the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/winter-solstice-2/
CATEGORIES:Astronomical Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T023120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T160546Z
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SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, December 17\, starting at 6:00 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-14/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20221212T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T181027Z
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SUMMARY:Solstice Party and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt’s annual solstice party and potluck will be held on Thursday\, December 15\, at 7:00 pm in Room 114 of the Greenbelt Community Center. Bring food to share\, and enjoy socializing and conversation with others interested in astronomy.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/solstice-party-and-potluck/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solstice Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20221212T180722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T180722Z
UID:1120-1670873400-1670877000@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Officers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/officers-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Officers Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T023022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T160557Z
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SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, November 19\, starting at 6:00 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-13/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T193000
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SUMMARY:November Meeting: Cryovolcanism of Our Solar System
DESCRIPTION:Our November meeting will be held on Thursday\, November 17. Dr. Caitlin Ahrens will be presenting a talk entitled “Pop\, Fizz\, Bang: Cryovolcanism of Our Solar System.” This event is free and open to the public. We will gather at 7:00 pm for informal conversation\, and the lecture will begin at 7:30 pm. \nDr. Ahrens’s research involves remote sensing of icy surfaces and volatile interactions\, including permanently shadowed craters at the lunar poles and cryovolcanism (ice volcanos). Dr. Ahrens also works on several planetary geomorphology projects\, including lava flow morphology\, glaciers\, and caldera formation on Mars\, Ceres\, Titan\, and Pluto. She also has experience in radio astronomy\, seismology\, and high-altitude rocket payloads. \nDr. Ahrens received her BS in physics/astrophysics and geology from West Virginia University in 2015 and a PhD in space and planetary science at the University of Arkansas in 2020. Dr. Ahrens is currently a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow at the Goddard Space Flight Center and a member of the Diviner Science Team with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. In 2018\, she was awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Americans award by the US Junior Chamber for her efforts in science communication and outreach on national and international collaborations. \nThis meeting will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center and streamed live on Zoom.  \nZoom Information\nJoin online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82253259519?pwd=Z2JJTXVDZUcraWs0WHNhd0wzSTJFZz09 \nJoin via telephone: (301) 715-8592; Meeting ID: 822 5325 9519; Passcode: 153276
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/november-meeting-cryovolcanism-of-our-solar-system/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T022925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T160608Z
UID:636-1668276000-1668283200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, November 12\, starting at 6:00 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-12/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20221010T050349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T183551Z
UID:1092-1666897200-1666902600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:October Meeting: Don't Look Up! Comet and Asteroid Impacts
DESCRIPTION:The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will have a hybrid in-person and Zoom meeting on Thursday October 27.  ASG member Sue Bassett will be giving a talk entitled “Don’t Look Up! Comet and Asteroid Impacts.”\nThis event is free and open to the public. It will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center and live streamed on Zoom. We will gather for informal chat at 7:00 pm. Sue will begin her talk at 7:30 pm. \nJoin the Zoom Meeting online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83070333301?pwd=azdDZVB5MGNnQldXK0VHWWlmZHNHZz09. \n\nMeeting ID: 830 7033 3301\nPasscode: 981000\n\nJoin by Phone \n\n+13017158592\,\,83070333301#\,\,\,\,*981000# US (Washington\, DC)\n+16469313860\,\,83070333301#\,\,\,\,*981000# US
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/october-meeting-dont-look-up-comet-and-asteroid-impacts/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T022758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T160621Z
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SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, October 22\, starting at 7:30 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-11/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T022712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T160635Z
UID:632-1665862200-1665869400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, October 15\, starting at 7:30 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-10/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20221010T045943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T045943Z
UID:1090-1665430200-1665435600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Officers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/officers-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Officers Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T022621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T160644Z
UID:629-1664654400-1664661600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, October 1\, starting at 8:00 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky\, including a waxing crescent moon. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-9/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220920T154145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T050414Z
UID:1081-1664434800-1664483400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:September Meeting: Getting Students Excited about Space
DESCRIPTION:Selene Willis will be giving a talk entitled “Getting Students Excited about Space.” Selene has been a formal science educator for 15 years in public and independent middle and high schools. She spent the last year as the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at NASA\, focusing on equity\, inclusion\, and broadening participation of STEM education for Science Activation projects within NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. She is currently the new deputy director at The Ingenuity Project in Baltimore\, MD. \nSelene holds a BS in biochemistry from Virginia Tech and a MEd from Pace University. Selene is in the final stages of her doctoral degree in science curriculum and instruction at the University of South Florida. Her research examines the use of justice-centered science pedagogy and curriculum development as a path to student critical consciousness. \nThis event is free and open to the public. It will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center and live streamed on Zoom. We will gather for informal chat at 7:00 pm. Selene will begin her talk at 7:30 pm. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87565896696?pwd=UlFPR1E3Y3NqeXJUUk1zNGx4eXp3UT09
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/getting-students-excited-about-space/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T022401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T160654Z
UID:627-1664049600-1664056800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, September 24\, starting at 8:00 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-8/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T022300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T160706Z
UID:625-1663446600-1663453800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, September 17\, starting at 8:30 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-7/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220515T011524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T185952Z
UID:590-1663200000-1663459199@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society will hold its astronomy weekend in partnership with the WV Division of Natural Resources and Blackwater Falls State Park. This annual event takes place every fall in Davis\, WV\, under incredible dark skies that are an astronomer and astrophotographers dream come true. \nThis star party is not hosted by the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt. It is listed here as a courtesy to another club in the Mid-East Region of the Astronomical League. Please consult the event website for the most up-to-date information. \nSue Bassett and Kevin Wilson\, who are members of the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt\, will be giving presentations at the Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend. Sue will be speaking on “Fantastic Beasts and Why You Can’t Find Them\,” and Kevin will be giving a presentation on amateur radio astronomy.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/blackwater-falls-astronomy-weekend/
LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park\, 1584 Blackwater Lodge Road\, David\, WV\, 26260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220912T231701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T231701Z
UID:1078-1663011000-1663016400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Officers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/officers-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Officers Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T022210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T160756Z
UID:623-1662237000-1662244200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, September 3\, starting at 8:30 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky\, including the moon\, which will be at first quarter. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-6/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T021911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T185403Z
UID:621-1661634000-1661641200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, August 27\, starting at 9:00 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required. \nThe star party will also be streamed online in real time via Zoom\, and visitors will be able to see what the observatory scope is seeing. \nZoom Meeting Details\n\nURL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87865429181?pwd=UjJnR0RCMS96bzZnZVh5alkzdjNWUT09\nMeeting ID: 878 6542 9181\nPasscode: 971415
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-5/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220817T014240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T045949Z
UID:1057-1661455800-1661461200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt's Light Bucket: The ASG's Telescope in the City of Greenbelt Observatory
DESCRIPTION:The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt welcomes all to hear Conrad Terrill\, chair of the ASG Observatory Committee\, speak on “Greenbelt’s Light Bucket: The ASG’s Telescope in the City of Greenbelt Observatory\,” on Thursday\, August 25\, at 7:30 pm. His talk will cover upgrades over the past few years plus a brief pictorial history of astronomy in Greenbelt and of the installation of the observatory. \nThe talk will take place in Room 114 of the Greenbelt Community Center and will also be broadcast live over Zoom. This event is free and all are welcome\, whether members of the Society or not. \nZoom Information\nLink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89708624814?pwd=ZGljTEQ1ZTRLMTc4b0g0RnBzQmt2dz09 \nMeeting ID: 897 0862 4814 \nPasscode: 068767 \nJoin by Phone: (301) 715-8592
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelts-light-bucket-the-asgs-telescope-in-the-city-of-greenbelt-observatory/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T021811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T141829Z
UID:619-1661029200-1661036400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, August 20\, starting at 9:00 pm and continuing for two hours. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required. Attendees are asked to park in the ball field lot\, not up on the hill\, unless bringing a telescope. If you are arriving after dark\, please be aware that your car headlights can ruin the night vision of people already viewing. Please try to aim your headlights away from the hill or turn them off if possible. \nThe star party will be canceled without notice if it is hopelessly cloudy. \nThis event will be also be viewable on Zoom for those who might not be able to come in person.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-4/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220823
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220206T044953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T211302Z
UID:534-1660780800-1661212799@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Almost Heaven Star Party
DESCRIPTION:This star party is not hosted by the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt. It is listed here as a courtesy to another club in the Mid-East Region of the Astronomical League. Please consult the event website for the most up-to-date information.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/almost-heaven-star-party/
LOCATION:Spruce Knob Mountain Center\, 18 Woodlands Way\, Circleville\, WV\, 26804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220806T150551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T151410Z
UID:1048-1659821400-1659828600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, August 6\, starting at 9:30 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky\, including the moon\, which will be waxing gibbous. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required. \nWe encourage people to attend the star party in person\, but we will also be simulcasting images from the observatory telescope in real time via Zoom.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-15/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T021056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T035524Z
UID:615-1658611800-1658619000@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:ASG Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening\, July 23\, starting at 9:30 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky. \nAll are welcome\, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines\, masks are not required. \nWe encourage people to attend the star party in person\, but we will also be simulcasting images from the observatory telescope in real time via Zoom.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/asg-star-party-2/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220608T025002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T044651Z
UID:642-1658588400-1658595600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Webb Space Telescope First Images Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt has been chosen as a community partner of NASA to celebrate the release of the first scientific images from the James Webb Space Telescope\, which were revealed on July 12. Our event on July 23 will include activities for people of all ages: \n\nA short talk about the Webb Telescope mission and the instruments on board\nA video webinar featuring experts from NASA discussing the new images\nEducational activities for kids\nFree Webb Telescope and NASA swag for everyone\n\nThis event is free and open to all\, whether members of the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt or not. Everyone is welcome to attend. \nAfter this event\, we invite everyone to gather at the Greenbelt Observatory for a star party.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/webb-space-telescope-first-images-party/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100122
CREATED:20220607T005117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T005117Z
UID:603-1657567800-1657571400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Officers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/officers-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Officers Meeting
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