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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThe presentations are free and open to the public. \nPer our insurance requirements\, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20250120T202020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234808Z
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SUMMARY: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. This event is dedicated to observations of the moon. 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/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20250120T202125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234808Z
UID:1728-1765648800-1765656000@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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. This event is dedicated to observations of the moon. 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/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20250120T202208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234808Z
UID:1730-1766253600-1766260800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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. This event is dedicated to observations of the moon. 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/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234808Z
UID:1874-1769279400-1769286600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Star Party
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS\nWeather 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. \n 
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260124T191554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234808Z
UID:1966-1769715000-1769722200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS\nCheck back to the calendar later\, as Dr. Jonathan Mawdsley will be doing their presentation in a different month. \nDr. Jonathan Mawdsley will be speaking on “The Galileo Affair”\, an exploration of the differing worldviews engaged in the historic conflict between Galileo and the Catholic Church\, with a particular focus on Robert Bellarmine\, Cardinal\, Saint and doctor of the Church. \nOur 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. \nThe 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 zoom session opens at 7:00 PM for set-up and technical glitches. The link is below. \nThe presentations are free and open to the public. \nPer our insurance requirements\, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n  \nZoom Meeting: \nCANCELLED \nTopic: ASG Jan 2026\nTime: Jan 29\, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87570224945?pwd=kzE2R1jDzIBOkIHRQa389mg6NFamUu.1 \nMeeting ID: 875 7022 4945\nPasscode: 028979 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,87570224945#\,\,\,\,*028979# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,87570224945#\,\,\,\,*028979# US \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/87570224945/invitations?signature=S_WDoTjNpCascf-au62B4ZdfiYos61KaWYKfhC4dj7w \n 
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-2026-1-29/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234808Z
UID:1875-1770489000-1770496200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Star Party
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS\nWeather 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. \n 
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234808Z
UID:1876-1771095600-1771102800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260124T191554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T235615Z
UID:1967-1772134200-1772141400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: What is a Planet?
DESCRIPTION:Indy Kochte of The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory\, who has worked on both the MESSENGER Mercury orbiter project and the New Horizons Pluto Flyby mission\, will present a thought-provoking talk on what exactly defines a planet.  In light of the IAU’s controversial demotion of Pluto\, this should generate a spirited discussion \n  \nOur 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. \nThe 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. \nThe presentations are free and open to the public. \nPer our insurance requirements\, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n  \nVirtual Zoom meeting information: \n \n\ngreenbelt astro is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n \nTopic: ASG February\nTime: Feb 26\, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n(7:00 – 7:30 is for set-up and fixing technical glitches;  lecture starts at 7:30)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82518299469?pwd=9mq0IqBpjXBBUTVNLJWqLo8YzEy18a.1\n \nMeeting ID: 825 1829 9469\nPasscode: 674067\n \n—\n \nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,82518299469#\,\,\,\,*674067# US (Washington DC)\n+13092053325\,\,82518299469#\,\,\,\,*674067# US\n \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/82518299469/invitations?signature=amBRhCRLimsXqcu7JhE-RTzu-JO-zReRouUON7r-BYw\n\n 
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-2026-2-26/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234808Z
UID:1877-1772910000-1772917200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234808Z
UID:1878-1773520200-1773527400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260124T191552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T220913Z
UID:1968-1774553400-1774560600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will meet Thursday March 26 at 7:30 PM in room 114 of the Greenbelt Community Center.  We will view the award-winning documentary “Saving the Dark.”  This is especially relevant due to Greenbelt’s plans to convert current streetlights to LEDs. \nThe original presentation by Indy Kochte was moved up to February 26th. \nOur 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. \nThe 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. \nThe presentations are free and open to the public. \nPer our insurance requirements\, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n 
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-2026-3-26/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234807Z
UID:1879-1774729800-1774737000@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234807Z
UID:1880-1775939400-1775946600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Star Party
DESCRIPTION: \nWeather 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. \n 
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234807Z
UID:1881-1776546000-1776553200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260124T191601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T221007Z
UID:1969-1777577400-1777584600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jonathan Mawdsley will be speaking on “The Galileo Affair”\, an exploration of the differing worldviews engaged in the historic conflict between Galileo and the Catholic Church\, with a particular focus on Robert Bellarmine\, Cardinal\, Saint and doctor of the Church. \nOur 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. \nThe 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. \nThe presentations are free and open to the public. \nPer our insurance requirements\, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n 
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-2026-4-30/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234807Z
UID:1882-1778360400-1778367600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234807Z
UID:1883-1778967000-1778974200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260124T191600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234807Z
UID:1970-1779996600-1780003800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come back closer to this meeting date for a description of the presentation happening. \nOur 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. \nThe 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. \nThe presentations are free and open to the public. \nPer our insurance requirements\, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-2026-5-28/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234807Z
UID:1884-1780781400-1780788600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234702Z
UID:1885-1781386200-1781393400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-06-13/
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:20260625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260124T191559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T192817Z
UID:1971-1782415800-1782423000@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come back closer to this meeting date for a description of the presentation happening. \nOur 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. \nThe 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. \nThe presentations are free and open to the public. \nPer our insurance requirements\, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-2026-6-25/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234701Z
UID:1886-1783805400-1783812600@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-07-11/
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:20260730T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260124T191558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T192808Z
UID:1972-1785439800-1785447000@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come back closer to this meeting date for a description of the presentation happening. \nOur 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. \nThe 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. \nThe presentations are free and open to the public. \nPer our insurance requirements\, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-2026-7-30/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234701Z
UID:1887-1786222800-1786230000@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-08-08/
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:20260815T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234700Z
UID:1888-1786827600-1786834800@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-08-15/
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:20260827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260124T191557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T192759Z
UID:1973-1787859000-1787866200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come back closer to this meeting date for a description of the presentation happening. \nOur 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. \nThe 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. \nThe presentations are free and open to the public. \nPer our insurance requirements\, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
URL:https://greenbeltastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-2026-8-27/
LOCATION:Greenbelt Community Center\, 15 Crescent Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234700Z
UID:1889-1788640200-1788647400@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-09-05/
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:20260912T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234659Z
UID:1891-1789245000-1789252200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-09-12/
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:20260919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T074632
CREATED:20260122T023801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234658Z
UID:1892-1789848000-1789855200@greenbeltastro.org
SUMMARY: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/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:City of Greenbelt Observatory\, 8101 Northway Road\, Greenbelt\, MD\, 20770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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