Cancelled – Great Meadow Public Night
Due to the cloudy weather today, the Great Meadow public night is cancelled. Ray
Cancelled – C.M. Crockett Public Night
Strong, gusty winds will make conditions unsuitable for astronomy with portable equipment this evening according to the weather forecasts. Â We don't want to disappoint the public with shaky views where they will see little if anything of interest. Weather forecasts agree that thunderstorms will be gone and the skies clear by or shortly after sundown. [...]
Cancelled – Great Meadow Public Night
The event is cancelled due to poor weather conditions. Sorry! Ray Young, Site CoordinatorÂ
Astronomy Day 2016 Presentations
The video below is the first of four presentations in the playlist of videos for Astronomy Day 2016. Thanks to our great presenters this year!
Astronomy Day: Saturday May 7, 2016
NOVAC's annual Astronomy Day event is coming: this Saturday 3pm - 11pm at Sky Meadows State Park! We've got a host of astronomy-related activities on the schedule, from radio and solar observing to games and educations activities for kids. We've also got four great speakers lined up to speak about dark skies, the scale of [...]
Cancelled – NOVAC Public Events Saturday Night
The public events for Crockett and Great Meadow are cancelled due to bad weather projected for this evening! Sorry and see you all next month. Â
Crockett Public Night and Messier Marathon is Cancelled
Unfortunately tonight's public night is canceled, the third cancelled Crockett Public Night in a row. Â The astronomy forecast predicts 70 percent or more cloud cover and the local forecast is cloudy with a 20% chance of showers or drizzle. Â Not acceptable conditions; nobody wants precipitation on lenses, mirrors or electronics. Hoping for clear skies next [...]
Cancelled – Great Meadow Public Observing
Snow and clouds are in the forecast so the Great Meadow Public Observing Night scheduled for tonight (3-5-2016) is cancelled due to bad weather. Sincerely, Lyle Mars Great Meadow Site Coordinator
Messier Marathon Event and Public Night @ Crockett Park
Here is a link to the resource page that NOVAC has been recording info on over the years. This years event is scheduled for March 12 2016 at Crockett Park. Â Check the calendar and the front page for any updates to the event. http://www.novac.com/wp/observing/messier-marathon/
Crockett Public Night Cancelled
The weather forecasts indicate mostly cloudy sky conditions until after 23:00 local. Â To not disappoint the public or annoy volunteers, tonight's public night is cancelled. Â Hope for clear skies in the coming months. ~ Tree Greenwood