SCHEDULE NOTE: SMAS meetings, observing sessions, public and private star parties may be affected by COVID-19 related closures and directives.

Member/Business Meeting:

Monday, October 9, 2023 - Location - TBD
Meeting - 7:00 PM
Directions available via e-mail, upon request.

SMAS Observing Sessions at the Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center (NCEEC)
and the Nanjemoy Creek Observatory (NCO):

In September:
September 9, 2023
September 16, 2023

In October:
October 7, 2023
October 14, 2023

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, October 28, 2023 - FREE Daytime Public Star Party

Part of the Maryland STEAM Festival
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math
St. Mary's County Fairgrounds
42455 Fairgrounds Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The STEAM Fesitval is Cloud or Clear. SMAS observing plans may be modified, based on weather conditions.

Friday, November 17, 2023 - Free Public Star Party

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

Weather Permitting Only

This event will include a Citizen Science Project on Measuring Light in the Night

Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Rain Date for 11/17/23 Free Public Star Party

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

"Cloud or Clear"

This event will include a Citizen Science Project on Measuring Light in the Night

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 INCREASING CLOUDS Thursday, September 21, 2023 - Private Star Party - California - Observing Start Time - 8:00 PM - Weather Permitting Only - No Rain Date

Private Speaking Engagements and Astronomy Activities:

None Scheduled At This Time

School/Scout Visitation Programs:

None Scheduled At This Time

Contact the SMAS Program Coordinator for more information.

Other Activities:

None Scheduled At This Time

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