Member/Business Meeting:

Monday, April 14, 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 March:
March 1, 2025
March 22, 2025
March 29, 2025

In April:
April 19, 2025
April 26, 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, 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 conditions.

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
Event Time - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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

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, March 28, 2025 - Private Star Party - Prince Frederick - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 8:30 PM - Weather Permitting Only.

Saturday, March 29, 2025 - Rain Date for 3/28/25 Private Star Party - Prince Frederick - 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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