Peer into the heavens with the Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg telescope. The telescope is open to the public every Friday evening, weather permitting. Dec 5 th University of Maryland Astronomy Dept. Each month a noted scientist discusses a different cosmic topic. Lectures are at 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the STScI auditorium, on the campus of Johns Hopkins University.
Free parking is available.
Neil de Grasse Tyson , Director of Scientific Research and Educational Outreach at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, will commemorate the centennial anniversary of the American Astronomical Society with a free public lecture. The author of numerous essays and books, Tyson will discuss his personal perspective and the latest developments in the search for life in the universe. Tickets are not required. Dec 16 th Star party at Northway Fields hosted by the Greenbelt Astronomy Club. You are invited to come early and stay late.