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SUMMARY:The coldest spectrometer ever to observe the hottest objects in the Universe
DESCRIPTION:More than 40 years ago\, X-ray astrophysicists at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center sought a way to improve the energy resolution of X-ray spectrometers for a proposed powerful X-Ray observatory to be built by NASA.  What emerged was something entirely new – the thermal detection of individual X-ray photons and the ability to measure their energies with extreme precision.  The X-ray microcalorimeter\, as it is called\, was used starting in the 1990’s to measure the spectrum of the diffuse X-ray background on a suborbital payload and has been in continuous use for laboratory atomic physics measurements. The Resolve X-Ray Spectrometer has now been deployed on the recently launched JAXA/NASA X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) to measure the spectra of a wide range of celestial objects and is revealing many new things about the part of the universe that mainly emits X-rays. \n\nFree and open to the public. Registration encouraged at Baltimore County Rec and Parks: https://recandparks.baltimorecountymd.gov/MD/baltimore-co-md/catalog however drop-ins are welcome.  Museum address is 300 Oella Avenue\, Catonsville MD 21228. For questions\, or for notices of future activities\, email fansofbenastro@gmail.com
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/the-coldest-spectrometer-ever-to-observe-the-hottest-objects-in-the-universe/
LOCATION:Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum\, 300 Olla Avenue\, catonsville\, MD\, 21228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum":MAILTO:bannekermuseum@baltimorecountymd.gov
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SUMMARY:Observatory Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Space Grant Observatory will be open\, weather permitting\, from 7:30-9:30 on the evening of Tuesday\, October 20th. A final decision about the weather will be made the day of the event and posted at https://md.spacegrant.org.\n\nThe event will be free and open to the public. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian or chaperone. The observatory is located on the roof of the Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy on JHU's Homewood campus. Visit the observatory webpage https://md.spacegrant.org/observatory-open-house/ for directions and other event information. Come join us for views of the Moon and Saturn\, star clusters\, satellites\, and bright stars! \n\nEvent is free to attend and no registration is required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/observatory-open-house/
LOCATION:Maryland Space Grant / Johns Hopkins University\, 3701 San Martin Dr\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Earth and Space Science,Physics,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Space Grant":MAILTO:collinge@jhu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000
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SUMMARY:Daytime Public Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS) at the Lexington Park Library for safe solar observing of sunspots and solar prominences\, using a variety of specialized astronomical equipment.  Guests may also explore astronomy themed 2-D and 3-D tabletop displays.  Event is Weather Permitting Only. \n\nNo registration required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/daytime-public-star-party/
LOCATION:Nanjemoy Creek Observatory\, 21677 FD Roosevelt Blvd\, Lexington Park\, Maryland\, 20653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)":MAILTO:programcoordinator@smas.us
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SUMMARY:Howard Astronomical League Public Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party with HAL Observatory open and members' telescopes set up in plaza and parking lot.  Activities for kids. \n\nFree parking in designated areas.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/howard-astronomical-league-public-star-party/
LOCATION:Howard Astronomical League Observatory at Alpha Ridge Park\, 11685 Old Frederick Rd\,\, Marriottsville\, Maryland\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Science and Society
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Astronomical League":MAILTO:stardocjg@gmail.com
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