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Astronomy Day

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy with the general population. It's motto is "Bringing Astronomy to the People."  On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first-hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers so… Read More »Astronomy Day

Event Series 2024 Star Parties

Greenbelt Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Weather permitting, we will hold 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… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party

Event Series 2024 Star Parties

Greenbelt Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Weather permitting, we will hold 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… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party

Solar Eclipse Viewing

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will provide telescope views of the April 8 solar eclipse at the Greenbelt Observatory. Eclipse glasses will be distributed while supplies last.

Event Series 2024 Star Parties

Greenbelt Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Weather permitting, we will hold 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… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party

Event Series 2024 Star Parties

Greenbelt Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Weather permitting, we will hold 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… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party

Event Series 2024 Star Parties

Greenbelt Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Weather permitting, we will hold 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. This star party will focus on the moon, although we will also view other celestial… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party

Event Series 2024 Star Parties

Greenbelt Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Weather permitting, we will hold 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… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party

Solar Eclipse

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Although the solar eclipse will be total over parts of the US, Greenbelt, MD, is not on the path of totality. From here, the sun will appear 87.5% covered at maximum. The eclipse will begin at 2:04 pm and end at 4:33 pm, with coverage reaching the maximum at 3:20 pm. The Astronomical Society of… Read More »Solar Eclipse

Event Series 2024 Star Parties

Greenbelt Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Weather permitting, we will hold 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… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party

Event Series 2024 Star Parties

Greenbelt Star Party

City of Greenbelt Observatory 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Weather permitting, we will hold 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… Read More »Greenbelt Star Party

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