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Howard Astronomical League Observatory (HALO)

HAL-Observatory-Night-view__cropped-1024x1021 HAL holds a number of public outreach events at Alpha Ridge Park from March through November and supports additional public events at other Howard County venues.

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Featured HAL Events

Public Star Party (Alpha Ridge) 11/01/2025

Clear Skies!

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Public Meeting: November 13, 2025 – Camera Basics of Astrophotography

Featuring Wes Fewerda on the basics of cameras in Astrophotography.

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The Sky At Night – November 2025

Upcoming Night Sky Maps & Events

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September Object of The Month, “Veil Nebula”

This image of the "Pickering's Triangle" region of the Veil Nebula was captured this month under Bortle 5 skies in Linganore, MD using a 9.25"

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Past HAL Public Meeting: October 9, 2025 – Looking Back at A Century of Innovation in Amateur Telescope Making — Is It Still Worth It?”

Featuring Guy Brandenburg speaking from experience on "Looking Back at A Century of Innovation in Amateur Telescope Making"

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Public Star Party (Alpha Ridge) 9/13/2025

Clear Skies!

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