ASTRONOMY IN CALVERT COUNTY
Living in the country, away from city lights, encourages study of the night sky. The once in a lifetime opportunity to observe a passing comet, the massive meteor shower several years ago, a rare lunar eclipse are all easily available from a backyard or a beach.
Most special events are visible without benefit of a telescope. It's a matter of knowing when and where to look, and how to identify various constellations and planets.
For a beginner, there's a planetarium in Calvert County. Shows are available free to the public.
There are also computer-assisted telescopes available that manipulate aiming to specific constellations, stars, and planets.
ARTHUR STORER PLANETARIUM
Located on the grounds of Calvert High School and the of the original Storer land, the planetarium offers educational programs about our night sky. These popular programs are free and are held throughout the school year on the first and third Friday evenings of the month. They are informative, entertaining, and the seats are very comfortable.
PUBLIC SHOWS
Arthur Storer Planetarium - Public Programs Planetarium programs are geared for general audiences and are fun for the whole family. Programs start promptly at 6:45 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) and 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:45 PM) and last about 45 minutes. Seating in available on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 70. Programs during the school year are normally on the first and third Friday evenings of the month.
The staff of the Arthur Storer Planetarium present a variety of slide programs and lectures.
For more information, call: (410)-535-7339.
Location: Calvert High School, 600 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick
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