STAR PARTY AT THORPEWOOD! 🌌✨

Join the TriState Astronomers for an unforgettable evening of cosmic discovery at ThorpeWood in Thurmont, Maryland! Bring the whole family for a fun, free, and inspiring night under the stars.

📅 Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Location: ThorpeWood, 12805C ThorpeWood Lane, Thurmont, MD

💰 Cost: Free and open to the public!

🚀 What You'll Experience:

Gaze in awe through our members' high-powered traditional optical telescopes and cutting-edge Smart Telescopes (including the ultra-portable DWARF mini!). 

Catch breathtaking, crystal-clear views of:

• The rugged craters and mountains of the Moon 🌕

• The stunning rings of distant Saturn 🪐

• The icy blue world of Neptune 🔵

• Dazzling star clusters, sparkling asterisms, distant galaxies, and glowing nebulae 🌟

⚠️ Important Weather Note:

This event is weather-dependent and will be canceled in the event of cloudy skies. Please check our TSA social media pages before heading out for the latest weather updates and cancellation info.