Enjoy a showing of “The Dish” followed by meteor watching – we have both the Perseids and the Delta Aquarids to see.
This will be our first ever movie night in Observatory Park followed by the Perseids Meteor Shower. We'll be showing The Dish about the Apollo 11 launch and lunar landing. Bring blankets or chairs. While this isn’t the peak, there should still be plenty of shooting stars to see.
Observatory Park will be dark, but please do not bring a bright flashlight; bring a red light as it will be less intrusive to other watchers. Also adjust the brightness of electronic devices.
Limited parking for those with accessibility tags is available onsite. Parking is also available at the field at the corner of DeSellum & Rt. 355 – 2 blocks from the park. No amenities available on site. Alcohol is not permitted at events in City parks.
Events at Observatory Park could be cancelled or modified at the last moment if conditions, including inclement weather and cloud cover, are not conducive to Skywatching. Please check the Community Museum Facebook page for last minute announcements.
Free
Phone: 3012586160
Email: museum@gaithersburgmd.gov
2019/08/10 - 2019/08/11
Additional time info:
We will be open until 1 AM for optimal meteor sightings.
Observatory Park
100 DeSellum Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877