Gaithersburg Community Museum and Latitude Observatory

Skywatching: Telescope Fun

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Event

Tonight’s program is all about telescopes. Do you have a telescope at home that you aren’t quite sure how to use? Bring it with you for help from our astronomy volunteers. Or learn how to use one of the museum’s dobsonian telescopes. Hands-on activities and skywatching as well.

Skywatching programs are held in Observatory Park, home to the historic International Latitude Observatory. Programs are free, but registration is required. Observatory Park is at 100 DeSellum Avenue. Parking is in the St. Martin’s field at Route 355 and DeSellum, two blocks from Observatory Park.

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern

Location: Observatory Park
100 DeSellum Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Observatory Park
International Latitude Observatory is located in Observatory Park
100 DeSellum Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Gaithersburg International Latitude Observatory

Notes:
This site is managed by the Gaithersburg Community Museum. The park is open daily with informational signage. The Observatory building is open during events.

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