Member/Business Meeting:
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 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 November:
November 15, 2025
November 22, 2025
In December:
December 13, 2025
December 20, 2025
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.
Saturday, November 29, 2025 - Free Public Star Party
Patuxent River Park
16091 Croom Airport Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Start Time - 6:00 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Sunday, November 30, 2025 - Rain Date for 11/29/25 Free Public Star Party
Patuxent River Park
16091 Croom Airport Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Start Time - 6:00 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Saturday, April 11, 2026 Free Daytime Public Star Party
Part of the STEM/STEAM Fesitval
Velocity Center
4465 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Cloud or Clear
SMAS displays may be modified, based on weather.
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Free Daytime Public Star Party
Part of the Nature Fest Event
College of Southern Maryland (CSM), La Plata Campus
8730 Mitchell Road
La Plata, MD 20646
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cloud or Clear
SMAS displays may be modified, based on weather.
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
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.
Friday, January 16, 2026 - Daytime Private Star Party - California - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 9:00 AM - Cloud or Clear - Observing plans may be modified, based on weather conditions.
Friday, February 20, 2026 - Private Star Party - Nanjemoy - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 6:30 PM - Weather Permitting Only.
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - Rain Date for 2/21/26 Private Star Party - Nenjemoy - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 6:30 PM - Weather Permitting Only.
Thursday, November 19, 2026 - Private Star Party - Colton's Point - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 6:30 PM - Weather Permitting Only.
Friday, November 20, 2026 - Rain Date for 11/19/26 Private Star Party - Colton's Point - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 6:30 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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