Westminster Astronomical Society, Inc.

SOLDIERS DELIGHT STAR PARTY

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Event

"Exploring the Wonders of Our Solar System: A Journey Across Planetary Realms."
Tonight, we embark on a cosmic voyage, traversing the vast expanse of space to unveil the marvels and mysteries that inhabit our celestial neighborhood. We will embark on a grand tour of our solar system, from the scorching inferno of Mercury to the icy depths of the Kuiper Belt. Along the way, we will encounter gas giants adorned with swirling storms, rocky worlds scarred by eons of cosmic collisions, and icy moons harboring secrets of their own.


All programs are Rain or Shine. Time machines will be provided by the Westminster Astronomy Club.
Activity: Pocket Solar System or Making a Comet

NOTE:  The SD Star Party will now run year long starting this evening. Please note the time change:  we start at 6:30PM EST.
 

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

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

Location: Soldiers Delight Environmental Area
5100 Deer Park Rd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Soldiers Delight Environmental Area

Meet at the nature center.

5100 Deer Park Rd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
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Notes:

PROGRAMS 3RD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Everyone was very engaged and asked a number of questions. Enjoyed the "Cook up a Comet" very much. One visitor brought a small telescope. I was able to show the audience the moon through my remotely accessed telescope. Other deep sky objects were washed out from the near-full moon.