Welcome Stargazers!
NOVAC invites you to the largest public star gaze in the Washington DC
area. Learn about astronomy while enjoying the night sky with hundreds of
telescopes, binoculars and homemade projects. Many experienced astronomers
will be on hand to answer questions and share their knowledge.
You do not need to be a
member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. All you
need is an interest in the wonders of the cosmos. Easy access, lots of equipment and a dark sky make for a good night under
the stars.
Please join us!
Download printable Star Gaze flyer in pdf format.
Solar Observing begins at 3 PM
Directions
Crockett Park is about 20 miles south of Manassas at 10066 Rogues Road (Rt. 602)
Midland, VA, 22728.
From Washington DC/Northern Virginia, go west on I-66 to exit 44 (234 South
bypass around Manassas). Take 234 bypass approximately 3 miles to Rt. 28 West. Stay on Route 28 for
about 13.7 miles through Nokesville, Catlett, and Calverton. Turn right on Rt.
643 (Meetze Rd.) towards Warrenton (Mayhugh's country store is on the corner) Go
about a mile up Rt. 643 to the park entrance road (Rogues Rd.) on the
left. Look for a small
sign directing you to CM Crockett Park. Once on the park
entrance road, go one-half mile to the park gate. After arriving at the
main gate, continue past the
gravel parking lot on the
left to the paved parking lot at the end of the road.
There will be telescopes setup in the nearby
field. Dim your headlights
when arriving and departing. Please do not drive onto the field.
Preparation begins before leaving homeDress warmly! The forecast low temperature for the event is 38°F. For lighting, cover a
flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to
keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the
weather allows. Feel free to walk around and enjoy the
sights through the equipment on display but please ask the owner before
using. It's best to control children around expensive astronomical
equipment. Remember, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke
and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field.We look forward to seeing you!
Photographs from the 2004 Star Gaze.
