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November Meeting: Cryovolcanism of Our Solar System

Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 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… Read More »November Meeting: Cryovolcanism of Our Solar System

ASG Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 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… Read More »ASG Star Party

Solstice Party and Potluck

Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 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

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 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… 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 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.… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party

January Meeting: The New Horizons Mission After Pluto

Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, 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… Read More »January Meeting: The New Horizons Mission After Pluto

Greenbelt Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, 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.… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party

NEO Observation Campaign

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… Read More »NEO Observation Campaign