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SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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. \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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-star-party-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:20240706T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240711T010849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T010849Z
UID:1606-1720301400-1720308600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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. \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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-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:20240629T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240224T031109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T031109Z
UID:1541-1719696600-1719703800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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. \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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-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:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240625T002647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T002950Z
UID:1598-1719514800-1719522000@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPlease 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.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240224T031048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T031048Z
UID:1539-1717277400-1717284600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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. \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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-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:20240530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240528T190952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T190954Z
UID:1592-1717095600-1717102800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThe presentation is free and open to the public. An online option to participate in the meeting is available via Zoom. \nZoom Info\n\nLink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83773732827?pwd=K01UdzVkbkxBbE5pRHhNelMvTzE0UT09\nMeeting ID: 837 7373 2827\nPasscode: 766114
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240224T031016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T031016Z
UID:1537-1716067800-1716075000@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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.\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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-star-party-10/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240224T031628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T031628Z
UID:1543-1715990400-1716076799@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will be participating in Astronomy Day by holding a star party that evening at the City of Greenbelt Observatory.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/astronomy-day-3/
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:20240513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240513T235257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T235257Z
UID:1588-1715628600-1715632200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Officers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/officers-meeting-19/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Officers Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240224T030939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T030939Z
UID:1535-1714856400-1714863600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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.\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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-star-party-9/
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:20240427T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240224T030910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T030910Z
UID:1533-1714251600-1714258800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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.\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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-star-party-8/
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:20240425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240425T131449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T131449Z
UID:1583-1714071600-1714078800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe talk will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center. The presentations are free and open to the public. \nZoom Information\nThe lecture will also be available online for those who wish to participate remotely. \n\nURL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84553674417?pwd=YmlRdHZMQWVqVHA2dmxXNHlWamRXZz09\nMeeting ID: 845 5367 4417\nPasscode: 466958
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T140400
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T163300
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240330T131820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T131908Z
UID:1573-1712585040-1712593980@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse Viewing
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \n\nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/solar-eclipse-viewing/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eclipses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240224T030754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T030754Z
UID:1531-1712435400-1712442600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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.\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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-star-party-7/
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:20240330T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240224T030724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T030724Z
UID:1529-1711830600-1711837800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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.\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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-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:20240328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240327T173348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T132836Z
UID:1571-1711652400-1711659600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our March meeting will be held on Thursday\, March 28. We meet at 7:00 pm for general discussion\, and the presentation begins at 7:30 pm. The presenter for this month is Corinne Carter\, who will be giving a talk entitled “From Ada Lovelace to Grace Hopper: Pioneering Women of Information Technology” in honor of Women’s History Month. \nThe talk will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center. The presentations are free and open to the public. \nZoom Information\nThe lecture will also be available online for those who wish to participate remotely. \n\nURL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84901413280?pwd=YU9la1AwUXZrS0Q4dytiTVJ5b3I3dz09\nMeeting ID: 849 0141 3280\nPasscode: 419697
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240123T234754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T014844Z
UID:1505-1706209200-1706216400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe events are held at the Greenbelt Community Center. The presentations are free and open to the public.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240224T030653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T030653Z
UID:1527-1710621000-1710628200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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.\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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-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:20240302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240224T030532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T030532Z
UID:1525-1709406000-1709413200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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.\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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-star-party-4/
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:20240229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240222T182201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T182916Z
UID:1520-1709233200-1709240400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our February meeting will be on February 29. We meet at 7:00 pm for general discussion\, and the presentation begins at 7:30 pm. Our speaker for this month is Ramin Lolachi\, PhD\, who will be discussing the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission. \nRamin is an assistant research scientist working for the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County\, based at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt\, MD. His two main research foci are (1) light scattering at airless bodies like the Moon and asteroids and (2) measuring water vapor in the Martian atmosphere. He has been investigating how dust lofted above the surface of the Moon scatters sunlight to understand natural phenomena such as the mysterious Lunar Horizon Glow and the means of monitoring lunar dust\, a known hazard\, for the next generation of Moon explorers. He is also a part of the DART investigation team. DART is the world’s first planetary defense mission and successfully reduced the orbital period of the asteroid moon\, Dimorphos\, about its parent asteroid\, Didymos\, by colliding with it. His involvement in the mission includes modeling and measuring the amount of light scattered by the impact ejecta in order to characterize the transfer of momentum from the spacecraft to the asteroid—in other words\, to determine how big a “shove” we managed to give it). This allows us to understand how to use the kinetic impactor technique as a means of protecting Earth from a potential future impact. \nThe talk will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center. The presentations are free and open to the public. \nThe lecture will also be available online for those who wish to participate remotely. Use the Zoom link below to attend the meeting. \nZoom Information\n\nLink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86278087639?pwd=SmpIRVkrOVgyOTYxMitVTmQ4eFpHQT09\nMeeting ID: 862 7808 7639\nPasscode: 837730
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240123T234754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T014844Z
UID:1505-1706209200-1706216400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe events are held at the Greenbelt Community Center. The presentations are free and open to the public.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting/
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:20240223T140400
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T163300
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240224T033200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T033200Z
UID:1547-1708697040-1708705980@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:Although the solar eclipse will be total over parts of the US\, Greenbelt\, MD\, is not on the path of totality. From here\, the sun will appear 87.5% covered at maximum. The eclipse will begin at 2:04 pm and end at 4:33 pm\, with coverage reaching the maximum at 3:20 pm. \nThe Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host an event at the City of Greenbelt Observatory\, where observers can safely view the sun with special glasses and solar filters on the telescope. Check back closer to the date for more information on the event.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/solar-eclipse/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eclipses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240209T063003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T063003Z
UID:1517-1707589800-1707597000@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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.\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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-star-party-3/
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:20240203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240201T000753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T062539Z
UID:1508-1706985000-1706992200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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.\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 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. \nIn accordance with Prince George’s County guidelines\, masks are voluntary.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/greenbelt-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:20240125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20240123T234754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T014844Z
UID:1505-1706209200-1706216400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe events are held at the Greenbelt Community Center. The presentations are free and open to the public.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20231206T210257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T210257Z
UID:1501-1702580400-1702587600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Solstice Party
DESCRIPTION:The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will have its traditional Solstice potluck on Thursday\, December 14\, in room 114 of the Greenbelt Community Center. Bring food and conversation to share. There are no assigned dishes—that’s the “luck” part of potluck. The start time is 7:00 pm\, but the room will be available at 6:30 to allow extra time for set-up.  A Zoom session will be set up for those who cannot physically attend but would like to join the conversation. \nJoin via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84950654995?pwd=aVcrdFR2bXpvYXdST2tNaHF1dE1Fdz09.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/solstice-party-2/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solstice Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20231206T205930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T210422Z
UID:1499-1702323000-1702326600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Officers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/officers-meeting-18/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Officers Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20230117T043731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T044539Z
UID:1162-1702144800-1702152000@greenbeltastro.org
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-2023-12-09/
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:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20230117T045837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T214925Z
UID:1192-1701370800-1701378000@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will be held November 30\, 7:00–9:00 pm\, in room 103 at the Greenbelt Community Center. Our speaker this month is Kristen Weaver\, the deputy coordinator for the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Observer project\, which aims to extend the long-standing citizen-science and science-education program GLOBE to non-school-based audiences.  \nWhile the focus of the total solar eclipse in 2024 for many people will be the amazing astronomical phenomenon\, it is also an opportunity to observe the effect of eclipses on Earth’s atmosphere. Kristin will be speaking on how you can use the GLOBE Eclipse tool as part of GLOBE Observer as a volunteer observer to report on how the eclipse changes atmospheric conditions near you\, especially as related to clouds and air temperature. \nThis meeting will also be streamed via Zoom for those who cannot meet in person. We gather at 7:00 for informal discussion\, and the lecture begins at 7:30. This meeting is free and open to the public. \nZoom Information\n\nJoin online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84572402296?pwd=eXN5S3Rmb3F6aDVhTEY4V3lvbFFDUT09\nJoin via phone: (301) 715-8592\nMeeting ID: 845 7240 2296\nPasscode: 727040
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-2023-11-30/
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:20231111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091747
CREATED:20231113T164139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T164139Z
UID:1489-1699725600-1699732800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:North Point State Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will be hosting a star party on behalf of North Point State Park. The party will be on November 11\, 6:00–8:00 pm.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/north-point-state-park-star-party/
LOCATION:North Point State Park\, 8400 North Point Road\, Edgemere\, MD\, 21219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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