Astronomical Society of Greenbelt

ASG Star Party
2022-09-03 20:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Weather permitting, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening, September 3, starting at 8:30 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky, including the moon, which will be at first quarter.
All are welcome, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines, masks are not required.

Officers Meeting
2022-09-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom

Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend
2022-09-15 - 2022-09-17 | Blackwater Falls State Park, 1584 Blackwater Lodge Road, David, WV, 26260, United States
The Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society will hold its astronomy weekend in partnership with the WV Division of Natural Resources and Blackwater Falls State Park. This annual event takes place every fall in Davis, WV, under incredible dark skies that are an astronomer and astrophotographers dream come true.
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.
Sue Bassett and Kevin Wilson, who are members of the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt, will be giving presentations at the Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend. Sue will be speaking on “Fantastic Beasts and Why You Can’t Find Them,” and Kevin will be giving a presentation on amateur radio astronomy.

ASG Star Party
2022-09-17 20:30 - 22:30 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Weather permitting, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening, September 17, starting at 8:30 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky.
All are welcome, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines, masks are not required.

ASG Star Party
2022-09-24 20:00 - 22:00 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Weather permitting, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening, September 24, starting at 8:00 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky.
All are welcome, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines, masks are not required.

September Meeting: Getting Students Excited about Space
2022-09-29 07:00 - 20:30 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Selene Willis will be giving a talk entitled “Getting Students Excited about Space.” Selene has been a formal science educator for 15 years in public and independent middle and high schools. She spent the last year as the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at NASA, focusing on equity, inclusion, and broadening participation of STEM education for Science Activation projects within NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. She is currently the new deputy director at The Ingenuity Project in Baltimore, MD.
Selene holds a BS in biochemistry from Virginia Tech and a MEd from Pace University. Selene is in the final stages of her doctoral degree in science curriculum and instruction at the University of South Florida. Her research examines the use of justice-centered science pedagogy and curriculum development as a path to student critical consciousness.
This event is free and open to the public. It will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center and live streamed on Zoom. We will gather for informal chat at 7:00 pm. Selene will begin her talk at 7:30 pm.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87565896696?pwd=[REDACTED]

ASG Star Party
2022-10-01 20:00 - 22:00 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Weather permitting, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening, October 1, starting at 8:00 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky, including a waxing crescent moon.
All are welcome, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines, masks are not required.

Officers' Meeting
2022-10-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-01-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-06 07:30 - 20:30 | Zoom

ASG Star Party
2022-10-15 19:30 - 21:30 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Weather permitting, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening, October 15, starting at 7:30 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky.
All are welcome, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines, masks are not required.

ASG Star Party
2022-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Weather permitting, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening, October 22, starting at 7:30 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky.
All are welcome, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines, masks are not required.

October Meeting: Don't Look Up! Comet and Asteroid Impacts
2022-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will have a hybrid in-person and Zoom meeting on Thursday October 27. ASG member Sue Bassett will be giving a talk entitled “Don’t Look Up! Comet and Asteroid Impacts.”
This event is free and open to the public. It will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center and live streamed on Zoom. We will gather for informal chat at 7:00 pm. Sue will begin her talk at 7:30 pm.
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ASG Star Party
2022-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Weather permitting, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening, November 12, starting at 6:00 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky.
All are welcome, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines, masks are not required.

November Meeting: Cryovolcanism of Our Solar System
2022-11-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Our November meeting will be held on Thursday, November 17. Dr. Caitlin Ahrens will be presenting a talk entitled “Pop, Fizz, Bang: Cryovolcanism of Our Solar System.” This event is free and open to the public. We will gather at 7:00 pm for informal conversation, and the lecture will begin at 7:30 pm.
Dr. Ahrens’s research involves remote sensing of icy surfaces and volatile interactions, including permanently shadowed craters at the lunar poles and cryovolcanism (ice volcanos). Dr. Ahrens also works on several planetary geomorphology projects, including lava flow morphology, glaciers, and caldera formation on Mars, Ceres, Titan, and Pluto. She also has experience in radio astronomy, seismology, and high-altitude rocket payloads.
Dr. Ahrens received her BS in physics/astrophysics and geology from West Virginia University in 2015 and a PhD in space and planetary science at the University of Arkansas in 2020. Dr. Ahrens is currently a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow at the Goddard Space Flight Center and a member of the Diviner Science Team with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. In 2018, she was awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Americans award by the US Junior Chamber for her efforts in science communication and outreach on national and international collaborations.
This meeting will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center and streamed live on Zoom.
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ASG Star Party
2022-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Weather permitting, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening, November 19, starting at 6:00 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky.
All are welcome, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines, masks are not required.

Officers' Meeting
2022-12-12 19:30 - 20:30 | MD

Solstice Party and Potluck
2022-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt’s annual solstice party and potluck will be held on Thursday, December 15, at 7:00 pm in Room 114 of the Greenbelt Community Center. Bring food to share, and enjoy socializing and conversation with others interested in astronomy.

ASG Star Party
2022-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Weather permitting, the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will host a star party at the City of Greenbelt Observatory on Saturday evening, December 17, starting at 6:00 pm. We’ll be using the observatory’s 14-inch telescope to view some of the many objects currently high in the sky.
All are welcome, whether Astronomical Society of Greenbelt members or not. Visitors are encouraged to set up their own telescopes on the hilltop in front of the observatory. In accordance with Prince George County guidelines, masks are not required.

Winter Solstice
2022-12-21 16:47 | MD
The winter solstice for the Northern Hemisphere occurs on Wednesday, December 21, at 4:47 pm EST (21:47 UTC). The winter solstice is the point in the earth’s orbit when the North Pole is tilted directly away from the sun. It is the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. It corresponds to the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.

Greenbelt Star Party
2023-01-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-03-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-18 20:30 - 22:30 | City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
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.
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 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.

January Meeting: The New Horizons Mission After Pluto
2023-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Our January meeting will be held on Thursday, January 26. Mark “Indy” Kochte will be presenting a talk on what the New Horizons mission has been doing since it left Pluto. This event is free and open to the public. We will gather at 7:00 pm for informal conversation, and the lecture will begin at 7:30 pm.
This meeting will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center and streamed live on Zoom.
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NEO Observation Campaign
2023-02-15 - 2023-03-13 | MD
The ASG Near-Earth Object Observation Program is partnering with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) for a special asteroid search campaign during February and March 2023. Our team was selected from the hundreds of teams worldwide that apply annually to participate in the Find an Asteroid search campaign.
Read more about the program and how to join on the Near-Earth Object Observation Program page.

February Meeting: Human-Proximity Exploration of Venus
2023-02-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Our February meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23. Dr. Kirby Runyon will be presenting a talk on the study of Venus enabled by human proximity This event is free and open to the public. We will gather at 7:00 pm for informal conversation, and the lecture will begin at 7:30 pm.
Dr. Runyon is a planetary geologist at the Planetary Science Institute and a creative space science consultant at Planetary Experience Consulting. He earned his PhD in planetary geology a The Johns Hopkins University and an MS in the same field from Temple University. Before moving to the Planetary Science Institute, he was a senior research scientist at the Applied Physics Laboratory.
This meeting will be held at the Greenbelt Community Center and streamed live on Zoom.
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Staunton River Spring Star Party
2023-03-20 - 2023-03-26 | Staunton River State Park, 1170 Staunton Trail, Scottsburg, VA, 24589, United States
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.

Monthly Meeting: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
2023-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
On March 30, Corrine Carter and Sue Bassett will talk about the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope that is planned for launch in 2027. We will gather at 7:00 for informal discussion, and the lecture will begin at 7:30. Both Corrine and Sue are officers of the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt.
Our monthly meetings are generally held on the last Thursday of the month, 7:00–9:00 pm, at the Greenbelt Community Center. They are also streamed via Zoom for those who cannot meet in person.
These meetings are free and open to the public.
Zoom Meeting Information
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Phone number: (301) 715-8592 or find your local number
