# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CANCELLED Skywatching: A Nation Built on Science
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Discover the science behind the Sun and Earth! Join experts from leading science and engineering organizations for hands-on activities.About this EventCANCELLEDJoin us at Observatory Park, home of the historic International Latitude Observatory, for free skywatching programs! Registration is required.Discover the science behind the Sun and Earth at the historic Latitude Observatory! Join experts from leading science and engineering organizations for hands-on activities and learn how science has shaped our nation. We will also have guided tours of Observatory Park at 2:30 and 3:30Tours of the park at 2:30 and 3:30SciStarter - Visitors can choose their adventure: learn how to monitor pollinator health in your neighborhood, help NASA track and prevent mosquito-borne disease epidemics, or identify animals along the famous Lewis & Clark's westward route to the Pacific Ocean.Rockville Science Center – hands-on STEM activitiesMaryland STEM Fest - The booth will feature hands‑on building activities, and we’ll also have coloring pages available.Maryland Society of Surveyors - Explore the latest surveying equipment—drones, lasers, and more—and explaining how everything works. We’ll have fun giveaways for adults and kids as well as take‑home information for anyone who wants to learn more about surveying. We’ll also have pop‑up banners set up to help people explore what we do.US National Geodetic Service - NGS will have on display modern geodetic surveying instrumentation and attendees will learn how they are used to define the soon-to-be released Modernized National Spatial Reference System.National Institute of Science and Technology - Explore spectroscopy with a hands-on activity.This is an America250 and MD250 programSOME SPECIFICS:• PARKING: 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.• Portable bathrooms will be available. There is no running water in the park. 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 or Covid restrictions limit the event. Please check the Community Museum Facebook page for last minute announcements. Those who pre-register will receive an email with event changes.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gaithersburg/cancelled-skywatching-a-nation-built-on-science/100001987151528715
- **Event Categories**: science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Observatory Park
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Gaithersburg
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Observatory Park
- **lat**: 39.1367133
- **long**: -77.19870279999999
- **full address**: Observatory Park, 100 Desellum Avenue, Gaithersburg, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is CANCELLED Skywatching: A Nation Built on Science being held?
  - **A:** CANCELLED Skywatching: A Nation Built on Science takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Observatory Park, 100 Desellum Avenue, Gaithersburg, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing CANCELLED Skywatching: A Nation Built on Science?
  - **A:** CANCELLED Skywatching: A Nation Built on Science is organized by City of Gaithersburg - Community Museum.

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