Dates for AHSP Event see http://w ww.ahsp.org for event registration and details.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250827 SEQUENCE:186940 SUMMARY:AHSP 2025 URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/ahsp-2025/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:See Site for Details END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183607@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260316T111418Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Astronomy Day Coordinator\; astronomy-day@novac.com\; http://www.no vac.com/wp/outreach/astronomyday/ DESCRIPTION:Activities during Astronomy Day will include a telescope meet and greet\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observin g\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy t he views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please a sk the owner before using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should also n ot be brought onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel f ree to bring them along\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\nFor lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better ). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire eveni ng or as long as the weather allows. Please dim your vehicles headlights w hen arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charges $7 per vehicle i f you’re not a Fauquier County resident. However the event itself is compl etely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation of a members hip card (available from the members-only section of the website). If you’ re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club onlin e and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cl oud cover or precipitation.
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RSVP here.
\nJoin NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze will include a telescope meet and greet\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night s ky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the fiel d. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young childr en\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sh ould also not be brought onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy ex perience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipme nt\, feel free to bring them along\, even if it’s just a pair of binocular s.
\nFor lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the e ntire evening or as long as the weather allows. Please dim your vehicles h eadlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charges $7 pe r vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. However the event itse lf is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation o f a membership card (available from the members-only section of the websit e). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to overcas t or precipitation.
\nFor more information\, see our Star Gaze page .
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T230000 GEO:+38.622843;-77.720484 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185520@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260316T111418Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Astronomy Day Coordinator\; astronomy-day@novac.com\; http://www.no vac.com/wp/outreach/astronomyday/ DESCRIPTION:Activities during Astro nomy Day will include a telescope meet and greet\, solar observing\, a gui ded sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFee l free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should also not be brought onto the observing field.\n
No astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring them along\, even if it’s ju st a pair of binoculars.
\nFor 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. Plea se dim your vehicles headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrock ett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. However the event itself is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted fr ee upon presentation of a membership card (available from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is weather-dependent and may be ca ncelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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Mem bers of the public are invited attend the largest annual astronomy outreac h event in the U.S.
\nNOVAC will joi n 30 other astronomy/science organizations on the National Mall between 3r d and 4th Street to share astronomy concepts during the day and share view s of the D.C. sky at night.
\nThe fe stival is hosted by Hofstra University’s Department of Physics and Astrono my and their Astronomy Outreach Program.
\nThe event will be on the National Mall between 7th and 9th Streets NW\, in front of the Hirshhorn Museum.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and ma y be cancelled or moved indoors because of precipitation.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T230000 LOCATION:National Mall\, Washington\, DC @ 7th to 9th Streets\, SW\, In fro nt of the Hirshhorn Museum SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Astronomy Festival on the National Mall URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/astronomy-festival-on-the-national- mall-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/20190622_201048-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.co m/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20190622_201048-300x225.jpg\;300\;225\;1\, large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20190622_201048 -1024x768.jpg\;1024\;768\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/upl oads/2013/01/20190622_201048-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1920\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Non-NOVAC Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185525@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260316T111418Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:Join NOVAC members who will be on han d to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze wil l include meeting with astronomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night s ky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the fiel d. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young childr en\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets ar e not permitted onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binocular s.
\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your veh icle’s headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charg es $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itse lf is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation o f a membership card (available from the members-only section of the websit e). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcast skie s the speaker sessions will start at 4 pm.
\nFor more information\, see our Star Gaze page.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T230000 GEO:+38.622843;-77.720484 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:186238 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186693@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260316T111418Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:Join NOVAC members who will be on han d to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze wil l include meeting with astronomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night s ky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the fiel d. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young childr en\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets ar e not permitted onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binocular s.
\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your veh icle’s headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charg es $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itse lf is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation o f a membership card (available from the members-only section of the websit e). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcast skie s the speaker sessions will start at 4 pm.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T230000 GEO:+38.622843;-77.720484 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186692@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260316T111418Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Astronomy Day Coordinator\; astronomy-day@novac.com\; http://www.no vac.com/wp/outreach/astronomyday/ DESCRIPTION:
Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day!
\nYou’re invited to an exciting evening u nder the stars with NOVAC members at Astronomy Day! Explore the wonders of the night sky through a variety of telescopes and enjoy engaging activiti es including:
\n• Solar observing
\n• Gu ided sky tour
\n• Night sky observing
\n• Astronomy Presentations
\nWhether you’re a beginner or a seasoned observer\, all are welcome—no experience or equipment needed. I f you have binoculars or your own telescope\, feel free to bring them alon g.
\nPlease Note:
\n• Alwa ys ask before using someone else’s equipment.
\n• Keep a close eye on children around telescopes.
\n• Avoid bug sp ray and smoking near the observing area.
\n• Pets are not allowed on the observing field.
\nTo preserve night visi on\, bring a red flashlight and dim your vehicle’s headlights when arrivin g or leaving. Stay hydrated and plan to enjoy the evening as long as weath er permits.
\nLocation: Cr ockett Park
\nParking Fee: $10 per vehicle (non-Fauquier County residents)
\nEve nt Admission: Free!
\nNOVAC Members: Free parking with valid membership card (printable from the members-only section)
\nInterest ed in joining NOVAC? Sign up online and get your membership card in minute s!
\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
\n\n
Join NOVAC members who will be on han d to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze wil l include meeting with astronomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night s ky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the fiel d. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young childr en\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets ar e not permitted onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binocular s.
\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your veh icle’s headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charg es $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itse lf is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation o f a membership card (available from the members-only section of the websit e). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcast skie s the speaker sessions will start at 6 pm.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:187729 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188081@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260316T111418Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Astronomy Day Coordinator\; astronomy-day@novac.com\; http://www.no vac.com/wp/outreach/astronomyday/ DESCRIPTION:
Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day!
\nYou’re invited to an exciting evening u nder the stars with NOVAC members at Astronomy Day! Explore the wonders of the night sky through a variety of telescopes and enjoy engaging activiti es including:
\n• Solar observing
\n• Gu ided sky tour
\n• Night sky observing
\n• Astronomy Presentations
\nWhether you’re a beginner or a seasoned observer\, all are welcome—no experience or equipment needed. I f you have binoculars or your own telescope\, feel free to bring them alon g.
\nPlease Note:
\n• Alwa ys ask before using someone else’s equipment.
\n• Keep a close eye on children around telescopes.
\n• Avoid bug sp ray and smoking near the observing area.
\n• Pets are not allowed on the observing field.
\nTo preserve night visi on\, bring a red flashlight and dim your vehicle’s headlights when arrivin g or leaving. Stay hydrated and plan to enjoy the evening as long as weath er permits.
\nLocation: Cr ockett Park
\nParking Fee: $10 per vehicle (non-Fauquier County residents)
\nEve nt Admission: Free!
\nNOVAC Members: Free parking with valid membership card (printable from the members-only section)
\nInterest ed in joining NOVAC? Sign up online and get your membership card in minute s!
\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T230000 LOCATION:10066 Rogues Road\, Midland VA 22728-2145 SEQUENCE:188082 SUMMARY:Astronomy Day URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/astronomy-day-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/gregandkids-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp /wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gregandkids-300x213.png\;300\;213\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gregandkids.png\;938\;6 68\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Astronomy Day\,Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188078@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260316T111418Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:
Join NOVAC members who will be on han d to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze wil l include meeting with astronomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night s ky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the fiel d. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young childr en\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets ar e not permitted onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binocular s.
\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your veh icle’s headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charg es $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itse lf is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation o f a membership card (available from the members-only section of the websit e). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcast skie s the speaker sessions will start at 6 pm.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188080 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-13/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR