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… Read More »ASG Star Party
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… Read More »September Meeting: Getting Students Excited about Space
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… Read More »ASG Star Party
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… Read More »ASG Star Party
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… Read More »ASG Star Party
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… Read More »October Meeting: Don’t Look Up! Comet and Asteroid Impacts
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… Read More »ASG Star Party
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
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
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.