Member/Business Meeting:

Sautrday, December 21, 2024 - 5:00 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 November:
November 2, 2024
November 23, 2024
November 30, 2024

In December:
December 21, 2024
December 28, 2024

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.

Thursday, January 30, 2025 - Free Public Star Party
Potomac Branch Library
3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive
Indian Head, MD 20640
Phone: 301-375-7375
Start Time - 6:00 PM

Cloud or Clear - Observing plans may be modified, based on weather forecasts.

Saturday, February 8, 2025 - Free Public Star Party

Lexington Park Public Library
21677 FD Roosevelt Blvd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-863-8188
Start Time - 7:00 PM

Cloud or Clear - Observing plans may be modified, based on weather forecasts.

Saturday, March 15, 2025 - Free Daytime Public Star Party

Lexington Park Public Library
21677 FD Roosevelt Blvd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-863-8188
Start Time - 10:00 AM

Cloud or Clear - Observing plans may be modified, based on weather forecasts.

Saturday, March 22, 2025 - Free Daytime Public Star Party - Part of the "HITS" (History, Industry, Technology, Science) Expo

St. Charles High School
5305 Piney Church Road
Waldorf, MD 20602
Start Time - Pending

Cloud or Clear - Observing plans may be modified, based on weather forecasts.

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.

Saturday, December 7, 2024 - Private Star Party - Brandywine - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 7:00 PM - Weather Permitting Only

Thursday, January 16, 2024 - Private Star Party - Waldorf - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 6:00 PM - Cloud or Clear

Friday, January 17, 2024 - Daytime Private Star Party - California - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 9:00 AM - Cloud or Clear

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - Private Star Party - Waldorf - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 6:30 PM - Weather Permitting Only

Saturday, March 1, 2025 - Daytime Private Star Party - Start Time Indoor Program - 9:30 AM - Start Time Outdoor Observing - 11:30 PM - Observing plans may be modified, based on weather forecasts.

Saturday, March 8, 2024 - Private Star Party - White Plains - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 7:30 PM - Weather Permitting Only - Details Pending

Private Speaking Engagements and Astronomy Activities:

None Scheduled At This Time

School/Scout Visitation Programs:

None Scheduled At This Time

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