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3 people are interested
Teach Others About the Latitude Observatory
ORGANIZATION: City of Gaithersburg
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3 people are interested
The Gaithersburg Community Museum is seeking volunteers to staff events held at the Latitude Observatory, 100 DeSellum Avenue. Training takes place on Saturday, April 22, 2017, from 10 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required to participate in the training.
Volunteers will be taught the history of the site, the meaning of the geodetic markers, and how to operate the telescopes used during events. Students may earn service learning credits by attending the training and volunteering at two events. Volunteers must be 16 or older; parental permission is required for individuals under the age of 18.
For more information and to register for the April 22 training session, please call 301-258-6160.
Skywatching events held at the Observatory include a Group Astronomy Night on May 5, Montgomery County Heritage Days on June 24 and 25, Twin Stars & Mercury on June 24, Saturn on July 7, Perseids Meteor Shower on August 12, and a Solar Eclipse Party on August 21.
Observatory Park is home to the Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory. Operating from 1899 to 1982, the Observatory was one of six worldwide that measured the wobble of the earth on its polar axis leading to improved navigation and scientific discovery. This outdoor interpretive space highlights the importance of the scientific work conducted here for nearly a century.
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About City of Gaithersburg
Location:
506 South Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, US
Mission Statement
The Gaithersburg City government exists to provide quality, cost effective, priority community services for its citizens. We are a City that serves as a catalyst for the involvement of residents, businesses and organizations to ensure that Gaithersburg is a great place to live, work, learn, and play.
Description
Gaithersburg is a city that:
- Lives by the Six Pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS! (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship).
- Has retained the best qualities of a small town and respects its heritage, while embracing the opportunities that new technologies, programs, and concepts in urban design provide.
- Has involved and supportive citizens and businesses reflecting the diversity of the community.
- Has a fiscally conservative, proactive government.
- Has safe, livable neighborhoods with a variety of housing types and styles served by diverse transportation options.
- Has excellent learning opportunities that meet the needs of the community.
- Has attractive and beautifully maintained parks and public places.
- Has citizens and institutions that value cultural diversity and seeks ways to promote involvement from all cultural groups.
- Has many leisure time activities that meet the needs of the community.
- Has citizens with a strong sense of community and individual responsibility.
- Has a natural environment that is protected, respected and enhanced.
- Has strong partnerships to meet the needs of the community.
- Has a community that encourages individual health and wellness.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 DeSellum AvenueGaithersburg, MD 20877
DATE POSTED
March 24, 2017
SKILLS
- General Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 6 or more hours
- Must volunteer for 2 or more events