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Daytime Star Party presented by

Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)
2026-10-18 14:00:00 2026-10-18 16:30:00 America/New_York Daytime Star Party presented by We’ll be hosting a special “Sidewalk Astronomy” open house, presented by SMAS! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B

Sunday, October 18
2:00pm - 4:30pm

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Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B

We’ll be hosting a special “Sidewalk Astronomy” open house, presented by SMAS!

This is a casual, drop-in event—stop by for a quick look or stay a while. Safely observe the Sun, explore space-themed exhibits, and chat with local astronomy enthusiasts.


Set up near the library’s main entrance, we’ll have safe solar telescopes and engaging displays ready for curious minds of all ages. Please dress for the day’s weather and be prepared for an outdoor setting. In the event of clouds or poor conditions, the event will be canceled—there is no rain date.

Since clear skies are essential, we encourage you to register for updates and check your email or phone for last-minute notifications.

Hope to see you under the Sun! ☀️🔭

Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)

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

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Special Event |

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