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.

CANCELLED, DUE TO FORECASTS OF CLOUDS AND RAIN! Thursday, May 8, 2025 - Rain Date for 5/1/25 Private Star Party - Mechanicsville - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 9:00 PM - Weather Permitting Only.

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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