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ASG Star Party
City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesWeather 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… Read More »ASG Star Party
ASG Star Party
City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesWeather 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… Read More »ASG Star Party
October Meeting: Don’t Look Up! Comet and Asteroid Impacts
Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesThe 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… Read More »October Meeting: Don’t Look Up! Comet and Asteroid Impacts
ASG Star Party
City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesWeather 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… Read More »ASG Star Party
November Meeting: Cryovolcanism of Our Solar System
Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesOur 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… Read More »November Meeting: Cryovolcanism of Our Solar System
ASG Star Party
City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesWeather 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… Read More »ASG Star Party
Solstice Party and Potluck
Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesThe 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
City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesWeather 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… Read More »ASG Star Party
Winter Solstice
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… Read More »Winter Solstice
Greenbelt Star Party
City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United StatesWeather 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.… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party