2.0-//127.0.1.1//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9//GREGORIANPUBLISHNorthern Virginia Astronomy Club"To Observe...And to help others Observe "https://www.novac.com/wpAmerica/New_YorkAmerica/New_YorkAmerica/New_York2025-11-02T02:00:002026-11-01T02:00:00EST-04:00-05:002026-03-08T02:00:002027-03-14T02:00:00EDT-05:00-04:00ai1ec-188052@www.novac.com/wp2026-03-10T18:58:57Z

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /></div><p class="description-markdown--p">Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.</p> <p class="description-markdown--p">The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder, parking during the event is free.</strong></p> <p class="description-markdown--p">Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets dark, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!</p> <p class="description-markdown--p">Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.</p> <p class="description-markdown--p">Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.</p> <h3></h3> <p> </p>America/New_York2026-10-17T19:00:00America/New_York2026-10-17T21:00:00en-USPublic Night,Site Available188053https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-48/freethumbnail;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg;150;150;1,medium;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg;300;163;1,large;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg;1024;556;1,full;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-scaled.jpg;2560;1389;en-USUdvar-Hazy