Member/Business Meeting:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 7:00 PM - Location To Be Determined
Directions available via e-mail, upon request.
SMAS Observing Sessions at the Nanjemoy Creek Observatory (NCO),
located at the Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center (NCEEC).
In June:
June 6, 2026
June 13, 2026
In July:
July 11, 2026
July 18, 2026
PLEASE NOTE:
*Observing Sessions are for SMAS members, special guests and prospective new members ONLY!
*SMAS schedules Free Public Star Parties at various locations throughout the year. See the calendar for details.
*To schedule a Free Private Star Party, contact the SMAS Program Coordinator.
*NCEEC is a gated facility, and NCO is operated by SMAS volunteers.
*For SMAS Observing Sessions, ALL NON-MEMBERS MUST arrange to meet a SMAS member on site, to be sure that they will have access.
*The scheduling of a SMAS Observing Session DOES NOT guarantee attendance by members, regardless of the weather.
*NCEEC is a facility of the Charles County School District, therefore it is a Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, Drug Free Zone.
Public Star Parties at NCEEC/NCO:
PLEASE NOTE: NCEEC is a facility of the Charles County School District, therefore it is a Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, Drug Free Zone.
PLEASE NOTE: Public Star Parties at NCEEC/NCO may be postponed or cancelled, due to inclement weather.
None Scheduled At This Time
Public Star Parties at Other Locations:
PLEASE NOTE: Public Star Parties at Other Locations may be postponed or cancelled, due to inclement weather.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - Free Daytime Public Star Party
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Event Information Here
Registration Opening Date Pending
Friday, July 31, 2026 - Rain Date for 7/28/26 Free Daytime Public Star Party
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Event Information Here
Registration Opening Date Pending
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - Free Daytime Public Star Party
Flag Ponds Nature Park
1525 Flag Ponds Parkway
Lusby, MD 20657
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Friday, August 21, 2026 - Rain Date for 8/20/26 Free Daytime Public Star Party
Flag Ponds Nature Park
1525 Flag Ponds Parkway
Lusby, MD 20657
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Friday, October 30, 2026 - Free Public Star Party
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Registration Requested - Details Pending
Sunday, November 1, 2026 - Rain Date for 10/30/26 Free Public Star Party
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Registration Requested - Details Pending
Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Free Public Star Party
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
6655 Rose Hill Road
Port Tobacco, MD 20677
301-392-1776
Start Time - 6:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Thomas Stone National Historic Site Website
Thursday, November 19, 2026 - Public Star Party
Part of Dinner & A Cruise Series @ St. Clements Island Museum
38370 Point Breeze Road
Coltons Point, Maryland 20626
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Outdoor Observing Start Time - 6:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
St. Clements Island Museum Website
Friday, November 20, 2026 - Rain Date for 11/19/26 Public Star Party
Part of Dinner & A Cruise Series @ St. Clements Island Museum
38370 Point Breeze Road
Coltons Point, Maryland 20626
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Outdoor Observing Start Time - 6:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
St. Clements Island Museum Website
Friday, February 12, 2027 - Free Public Star Party
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Registration Requested - Details Pending
Saturday, February 13, 2027 - Rain Date for 2/12/27 Free Public Star Party
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Registration Requested - Details Pending
Public Speaking Engagements and Astronomy Activities:
None Scheduled At This Time
Private Star Parties at NCEEC/NCO or Other Locations:
PLEASE NOTE: NCEEC is a facility of the Charles County School District, therefore it is a Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, Drug Free Zone.
PLEASE NOTE: SMAS is available to help Cub, Boy and Girl Scouts earn select Astronomy Badge Requirements. Contact the SMAS Program Coordinator for more information.
CANCELLED, DUE TO FORECASTS OF RAIN! Friday, June 19, 2026 - Daytime Private Star Party - Leonardtown - Starting Time - 9:00 AM - Cloud or Clear - Observing plans may be modified, based on weather conditions.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Private Star Party - Upper Marlboro - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 8:30 PM - Weather Permitting Only
Private Speaking Engagements and Astronomy Activities:
None Scheduled At This Time
School/Scout Visitation Programs:
None Scheduled At This Time
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