Comet Event Cancelled for Friday 3-Feb-2023 - it's too cold!

I am deeply sorry to cancel the event this evening, but due to the Arctic blast and the accompanying cold temps, we cannot host the public at the observatory tonight.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and please stay warm out there. :)

Special Observatory Nights for Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF

During these special observatory nights, we will be observing comet C/2022 E3 ZTF, the "green comet". Due to occupancy limitations on the roof, we ask attendees to reserve a spot on our Eventbrite site here.

Friday 3 February 2023 (7 - 8 PM)
Friday 10 February 2023 (7 - 8 PM)

Events are weather dependent. A "go" or "no go" will be made the day of the event and posted here. You will also receive an email to the address you registered with Eventbrite.

Register here!

Presentation for Nature Forward (online)

Just stopping by to let you know that I will be giving an online presentation this Thursday 15 December at 7 PM about winter astronomy for Nature Forward (formally the Audubon Naturalist Society).

I'll be talking about what to look for in the night sky over the next few months. As part of the presentation, you'll receive a list of celestial happenings, starmaps for December, January, February, and March, and a list of astronomical resources to help you get started with observing.

The Joys of Winter Astronomy
Presentation for Nature forward
Thursday 15 December 2022 7 - 8 pm

The cost to attend the lecture is $12 for Nature Forward members and $15 for nonmembers.

Nature Forward is a 501(c)(3) organization. Its mission is to inspire residents of the greater Washington, DC, region to appreciate, understand, and protect their natural environment through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy.

The link to obtain tickets is here.