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8:00 pm Sky Meadows State Park- Astronom... @ Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park- Astronom... @ Sky Meadows State Park

May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

RSVP here. NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visitors. Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.), behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence. For individuals who are fully vaccinated face coverings and social distancing are not required but recommended. Individuals who are not yet fully vaccinated will be asked to continue face[...]

9:00 pm Earth and Sky Adventures @ Sweet Run State Park

Earth and Sky Adventures @ Sweet Run State Park

May 11 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for[...]

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7:30 pm NOVAC Public Meeting

NOVAC Public Meeting

May 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

See featured article on front page for more detail and link to join.

6:00 pm Astronomy Day

Astronomy Day

Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Location: 10066 Rogues Rd Midland VA 22728 RSVP here. Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the night sky. Activities during Astronomy Day will include a telescope meet and greet, solar observing, a guided sky tour, night sky observing, and other demonstrations. Feel free to walk around and enjoy the[...]

8:00 pm Sky Meadows State Park- Astronom... @ Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park- Astronom... @ Sky Meadows State Park

Jun 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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7:30 pm NOVAC Public Meeting

NOVAC Public Meeting

Jun 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

See featured article on front page for more detail and link to join.

6:00 pm Astronomy Festival on the Nation... @ National Mall, Washington, DC

Astronomy Festival on the Nation... @ National Mall, Washington, DC

Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Members of the public are invited attend the largest annual astronomy outreach event in the U.S. NOVAC will join 30 other astronomy/science organizations on the National Mall between 3rd and 4th Street to share astronomy concepts during the day and share views of the D.C. sky at night. The festival is hosted by Hofstra University’s[...]