Monthly Meeting
2024-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Join Zoom Meeting

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Greenbelt Star Party
2024-11-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-30 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.
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
2024-11-21 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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Meeting ID: 814 5081 9676
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Greenbelt Star Party
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.

Officers' Meeting
2024-12-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
The officers of the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt meet each month to plan the club’s activities, including upcoming speakers. If you have a suggestion for an activity or a speaker, please contact them ahead of the meeting.

Solstice Potluck Party
2024-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host our annual Solstice Potluck Party on Thursday, December 19, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm, at the Greenbelt Community Center. We hope everyone can attend in person since this is your chance to get together in real life and have conversations with other astronomers.
Please bring food to share. Whip up your favorite special recipe or just buy something (no judgment). Whatever you want. We don’t assign food, but we currently have beverages, cups, plates, napkins, and cutlery, plus one dessert and some ASG traditions like the fruit and cheese plate and the Doug Love Memorial Vegetarian Lasagna. Other than that, this is a true potluck dinner.

Star Party
2025-01-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-29 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-04-26 21:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-24 21:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-31 21:30 - 23:30, 2025-06-21 21:30 - 23:30 and 3 more dates | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States

Monthly Meeting
2025-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
ASG member Joseph Grikis will give a presentation entitled “The Most Famous Astronomer You Never Knew” at 7:30 pm on January 30, 2025, at the Greenbelt Community Center. Without giving away the identity of the mystery scientist, suffice it to say the individual was a highly talented and historically under-appreciated star gazer, physicist, and mathematician.
The event will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center. We encourage visitors to attend in person, although we will also broadcast the talk on Zoom. Come back a few days before the meeting to see how to join the Zoom meeting. We begin the meetings at 7:00 pm with informal conversation. The presentation begins at 7:30 pm.
The presentations are free and open to the public.
Per our insurance requirements, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Monthly Meeting
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
In observance of Black History Month, the topic of our February meeting is Benjamin Banneker, the first prominent Black scientist in the United States. Kevin A. Wilson, PhD, will deliver a presentation on the life, work, and significance of Banneker, who was an astronomer.
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. Come back a few days before the meeting to see how to join the Zoom meeting. We begin the meetings at 7:00 pm with informal conversation. The presentation begins at 7:30 pm.
The presentations are free and open to the public.
Per our insurance requirements, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Zoom Information

URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84226480094?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 842 2648 0094
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Monthly Meeting
2025-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will hold its monthly meeting on March 27 at 7:30 PM in room 114 of the Greenbelt Community Center and online. In honor of Women’s History Month, Dr. Corinne (Cory) Carter will be making a presentation about historical women in the Earth sciences. These range from a 17th-century geologist to women who got their jobs when the men were away fighting World War II. The Zoom link will be posted on the calendar of the Astronomical Society website before the meeting.
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. Come back a few days before the meeting to see how to join the Zoom meeting. We begin the meetings at 7:00 pm with informal conversation. The presentation begins at 7:30 pm.
The presentations are free and open to the public.
Per our insurance requirements, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Officers' Meeting
2025-04-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will be holding our business meeting at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 7, over Zoom. All members are welcome to participate.

The agenda will be:

Officer vacancies
Observatory status
Speakers for monthly meetings

Zoom Information

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Meeting ID: 824 8726 5304
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Star Party
2025-04-05 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-05-03 21:00 - 23:00 | 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. This event will be dedicated to the observation of the moon. 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.

Monthly Meeting
2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
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 about subjects of interest to amateur astronomers.
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. Come back a few days before the meeting to see how to join the Zoom meeting. We begin the meetings at 7:00 pm with informal conversation. The presentation begins at 7:30 pm.
The presentations are free and open to the public.
Per our insurance requirements, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Greenbank Star Quest
2025-06-25 - 2025-06-28 | Green Bank Observatory, 155 Observatory Road, Green Bank, WV, 24944, United States
Star Quest is an optical and radio astronomy event held at the great dark-sky site of the Green Bank Observatory. They have lectures and classes all four days of the event and keynote speakers each evening. You may register to stay at the bunkhouse or reserve a spot at the campground and observe right from your campsite. Showers and toilets are available by the campground, and additional showers and toilets are located in the bunkhouse.
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.
