🔭 Planetariums, observatories and star parties in Baltimore
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Planetariums
- Howard B. Owens Science Center Planetariumpgcps.org
Lanham · A school-system science center whose renovated planetarium hosts public programs and a Family Science Night with space activities, set again for May 2027.
- Maryland Science Center Planetariummdsci.org
Baltimore · The science center's planetarium runs sky programs such as Live Sky, with dated showings listed on the home page for this month.
- Towson University Planetariumtowson.eduFree
Towson · The campus planetarium holds public shows on the first and third Friday evening of each month in the academic year, with four themed shows each semester.
Astronomy clubs with star parties
- Howard Astronomical Leaguehowardastro.org
Marriottsville · The astronomy club holds public star parties at Alpha Ridge Park from sunset, with a listing for November 21, 2026, and meetings at Robinson Nature Center.
Dark-sky places within a drive
- Sky Meadows State Parkdcr.virginia.gov
Delaplane · An International Dark Sky Park in Virginia where Turner Pond is the designated Dark Sky Observation Area, open to visitors after dusk.