Gaithersburg Community Museum and Latitude Observatory

Skywatching: Movie and Meteors

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Event

Join us at Observatory Park to watch Star Trek Generations followed by lying out on the lawn looking for meteors as the Perseid meteor shower will be peaking. Bring a blanket or chairs for comfortable watching.

Program is free. For more information and to register go to gburg.md/skywatching

Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023

Time: 9 p.m. - 1 a.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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