ASG member Joseph Grikis will give a presentation entitled “The Most Famous Astronomer You Never Knew” at 7:30 pm on January 30, 2025, at the Greenbelt Community Center. Without giving away the identity of the mystery scientist, suffice it to say the individual was a highly talented and historically under-appreciated star gazer, physicist, and mathematician.… Read More »Monthly Meeting
Weather permitting, we will hold a free star party at the Greenbelt Observatory. The observatory will be open to the public to view the wonders of the heavens.
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. The events are held at the… Read More »Monthly Meeting