Member/Business Meeting:

Monday, May 12, 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 May:
May 17, 2025
May 24, 2025

In June:
June 21, 2025
June 28, 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, May 31, 2025 - 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 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

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, May 31, 2025 - Private Star Party - Nanjemoy - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 9:00 PM - Weather Permitting Only.

Monday, June 23, 2025 - Daytime Private Star Party - Nanjemoy - Outdoor Observing Start Time Pending - 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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