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Star Party

with Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)
2026-09-18 19:30:00 2026-09-18 21:00:00 America/New_York Star Party This outdoor evening event invites you to explore the night sky through telescopes, preceded by a short briefing on “Safe Observing Practices” and “What’s Up in the Night Sky.” Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Friday, September 18
7:30pm - 9:00pm

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Lexington Park Library

Meeting Rooms A&B

This outdoor evening event invites you to explore the night sky through telescopes, preceded by a short briefing on “Safe Observing Practices” and “What’s Up in the Night Sky.”

Please dress warmly and come prepared for an open-sky setting. In the event of cloudy or inclement weather, the gathering will be canceled — there is no rain date scheduled.

Stargazing is subject to clear skies, so we encourage you to register to receive notifications and check your email or phone.

Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary | Tween | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Special Event |

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