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UID:ai1ec-183754@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:Kandi Mitchell- Outreach Coordinator\; outreach@novac.com\; https:/
 /airandspace.si.edu/visit/events
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p><strong>RSVP <a href='https://www.meetup
 .com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/290128739?utm_medium=re
 ferral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link'>her
 e.</a></strong></p>\n<p class='mb-4'>Members of the public are invited to 
 view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteer
 s at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not nee
 d to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.<
 /p>\n<p class='mb-4'>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of t
 he museum. <strong>Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and f
 ollow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, 
 parking after 4pm is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='mb-4'>Shortly before su
 nset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equi
 pment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or 
 museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy 
 the wonders of the night sky!</p>\n<p class='mb-4'>Don’t forget to dress a
 ppropriately for the weather. Please check the forecast. For lighting\, co
 ver a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along wa
 ter to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as 
 the weather allows.</p>\n<p class='mb-4'><strong>Note: This outdoor event 
 is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cov
 er or precipitation.</strong></p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T203000
LOCATION:Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chan
 tilly\, VA 20151
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:Kandi Mitchell- Outreach Coordinator\; outreach@novac.com\; https:/
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 ud and rain forecasts.   Please see our next event posting for May at Udva
 r Hazy!</p>\n<p><strong>RSVP here.</strong></p>\n<p class='mb-4'>Members o
 f the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the t
 elescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Ch
 antilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astron
 omical equipment to attend.</p>\n<p class='mb-4'>The event will take place
  on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please park your vehicle in
  the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the mai
 n entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.</strong></p>\n<p cl
 ass='mb-4'>Shortly before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different tele
 scopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? On
 e of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After 
 sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!</p>\n<p class='m
 b-4'>Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather. Please check the
  forecast. For 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.</p>\n<p class='mb-4'><stro
 ng>Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled beca
 use of significant cloud cover or precipitation.</strong></p>\n<h3></h3>\n
 <p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T223000
LOCATION:Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chan
 tilly\, VA 20151
SEQUENCE:184476
SUMMARY:Cancelled – Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy 
 Center Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
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 strong></p>\n<p class='mb-4'>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.</p>\n<p 
 class='mb-4'>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museu
 m. <strong>Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow si
 gns to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking 
 after 4pm is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='mb-4'>Shortly before sunset\, f
 eel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on
  the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum s
 taff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wond
 ers of the night sky!</p>\n<p class='mb-4'>Don’t forget to dress appropria
 tely for the weather. Please check the forecast. For lighting\, cover a fl
 ashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to k
 eep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weat
 her allows.</p>\n<p class='mb-4'><strong>Note: This outdoor event is weath
 er-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pr
 ecipitation.</strong></p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T223000
LOCATION:Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chan
 tilly\, VA 20151
SEQUENCE:183780
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
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DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
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 .com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/290365720/'>here.</a></
 strong></p>\n<p class='mb-4'>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.</p>\n<p 
 class='mb-4'>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museu
 m. <strong>Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow si
 gns to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking 
 after 4pm is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='mb-4'>Shortly before sunset\, f
 eel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on
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 taff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wond
 ers of the night sky!</p>\n<p class='mb-4'>Don’t forget to dress appropria
 tely for the weather. Please check the forecast. For lighting\, cover a fl
 ashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to k
 eep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weat
 her allows.</p>\n<p class='mb-4'><strong>Note: This outdoor event is weath
 er-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pr
 ecipitation.</strong></p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T223000
LOCATION:Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chan
 tilly\, VA 20151
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
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 .com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/290365720/'>here.</a></
 strong></p>\n<p class='mb-4'>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.</p>\n<p 
 class='mb-4'>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museu
 m. <strong>Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow si
 gns to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking 
 after 4pm is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='mb-4'>Shortly before sunset\, f
 eel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on
  the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum s
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 ers of the night sky!</p>\n<p class='mb-4'>Don’t forget to dress appropria
 tely for the weather. Please check the forecast. For lighting\, cover a fl
 ashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to k
 eep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weat
 her allows.</p>\n<p class='mb-4'><strong>Note: This outdoor event is weath
 er-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pr
 ecipitation.</strong></p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T220000
LOCATION:Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chan
 tilly\, VA 20151
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
 Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-14/
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DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T213000
SEQUENCE:184990
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C
 enter Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
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UID:ai1ec-183616@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event
CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp
 /outreach/stargaze/
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png'
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 =referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link'>
 here</a>.</strong></p>\n<p>Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share
  views of the night sky.</p>\n<p>Activities during Star Gaze will include 
 a telescope meet and greet\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night s
 ky observing\, and other demonstrations.</p>\n<p>Feel 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.</p>\n<p>No 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.</p>\n<p>For 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.</p>\n<p>Crockett 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.</p>\n<p
 >Note: This event is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to overcas
 t or precipitation.</p>\n<p>For more information\, see our<strong> <a href
 ='https://www.novac.com/wp/outreach/stargaze/'>Star Gaze</a> </strong>page
 .</p>
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/
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DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p><strong>RSVP <a href='https://www.meetup
 .com/Northern-Virginia-Astronomy-Club-NOVAC/events/284451610/'>here.</a></
 strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Members of the public are 
 invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVA
 C volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA.  Yo
 u 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-approv
 ed members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal tel
 escopes are permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p
 '>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>
 Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the 
 observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm i
 s free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Before sunset\, f
 eel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on
  the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum s
 taff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wond
 ers of the night sky!</p>\n<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 and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the 
 weather allows.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor
  event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cl
 oud cover or precipitation.</p>\n<h3> </h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T203000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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CONTACT:
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 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
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 .com/Northern-Virginia-Astronomy-Club-NOVAC/events/284451610/'>here.</a></
 strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Members of the public are 
 invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVA
 C volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA.  Yo
 u 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-approv
 ed members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal tel
 escopes are permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p
 '>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>
 Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the 
 observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm i
 s free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Before sunset\, f
 eel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on
  the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum s
 taff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wond
 ers of the night sky!</p>\n<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 and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the 
 weather allows.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor
  event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cl
 oud cover or precipitation.</p>\n<h3> </h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T193000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
 Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-17/
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p><strong>Cancelled:  This event has been 
 cancelled due to clouds and rain in the forecast. </strong></p>\n<p class=
 'description-markdown--p'>Members of the public are invited to view the wo
 nders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Sm
 ithsonian’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.  Telescope
 s will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Nort
 hern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal telescopes are permitted 
 at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The event will take 
 place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please park your vehic
 le in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from th
 e main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.</strong></p>\n
 <p class='description-markdown--p'>Before sunset\, feel free to inspect th
 e different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cos
 mic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to 
 help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!<
 /p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress warmly. Plea
 se check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red ce
 llophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and p
 lan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.</p>\n<
 p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is weather-depe
 ndent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipita
 tion.</p>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T190000
SEQUENCE:185472
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C
 enter Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-18/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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UID:ai1ec-185285@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p><b>Jan 20 event cancelled due to forecas
 t temps and winds.</b></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Members of 
 the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the tel
 escopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chan
 tilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astrono
 mical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian
  and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.</p>\n<p
  class='description-markdown--p'><strong><em>No other personal telescopes 
 are permitted at the event.</em></strong></p>\n<p class='description-markd
 own--p'>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <s
 trong>Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs t
 o the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after
  4pm is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Before suns
 et\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipm
 ent on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or mu
 seum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy th
 e wonders of the night sky!</p>\n<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 and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
 s the weather allows.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This o
 utdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signific
 ant cloud cover or precipitation.</p>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T193000
SEQUENCE:185595
SUMMARY:Cancelled:  Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy 
 Center Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-19/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-185287@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p><strong>This event has been cancelled du
 e to weather. </strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Members of
  the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the te
 lescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Cha
 ntilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astron
 omical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonia
 n and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.</p>\n<
 p class='description-markdown--p'><strong><em>No other personal telescopes
  are permitted at the event.</em></strong></p>\n<p class='description-mark
 down--p'>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <
 strong>Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs 
 to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking afte
 r 4pm is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Before sun
 set\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equip
 ment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or m
 useum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy t
 he wonders of the night sky!</p>\n<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 and plan on staying the entire evening or as long 
 as the weather allows.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This 
 outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signifi
 cant cloud cover or precipitation.</p>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T200000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C
 enter Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-20/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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UID:ai1ec-185288@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p><strong>This event is cancelled due to w
 eather. </strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Members of the p
 ublic are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescop
 es 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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.</p>\n<p clas
 s='description-markdown--p'><strong><em>No other personal telescopes are p
 ermitted at the event.</em></strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--
 p'>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong
 >Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the
  observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm 
 is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Before sunset\, 
 feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment o
 n the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum 
 staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won
 ders of the night sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forge
 t 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 and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the
  weather allows.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoo
 r event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant c
 loud cover or precipitation.</p>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T203000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C
 enter Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-21/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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UID:ai1ec-185611@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p><strong>                                
        !!!!!        Due to today’s inclimate weather and high winds the Ai
 r and Space Museum has cancelled this event.    !!!!!</strong></p>\n<p> </
 p>\n<p><strong>RSVP <a href='https://www.meetup.com/Northern-Virginia-Astr
 onomy-Club-NOVAC/events/284451610/'>here.</a></strong></p>\n<p class='desc
 ription-markdown--p'>Members of the public are invited to view the wonders
  of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithso
 nian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a membe
 r of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes wil
 l be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern 
 Virginia Astronomy Club.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'><strong><
 em>No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.</em></strong><
 /p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The event will take place on the b
 us parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please park your vehicle in the main
  visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the main entranc
 e. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='desc
 ription-markdown--p'>Before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different te
 lescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? 
 One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. Afte
 r sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!</p>\n<p class=
 'description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the w
 eather forecast. 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.</p>\n<p class='descr
 iption-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may 
 be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.</p>\n<p>
  </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T220000
SEQUENCE:185841
SUMMARY:CANCELLED – Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy 
 Center Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-23/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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UID:ai1ec-185289@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p><b>This event has been cancelled due to 
 the weather forecast. </b></p>\n<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 ast
 ronomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithso
 nian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.</p>
 \n<p class='description-markdown--p'><strong><em>No other personal telesco
 pes are permitted at the event.</em></strong></p>\n<p class='description-m
 arkdown--p'>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum
 . <strong>Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow sig
 ns to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking a
 fter 4pm is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Before 
 sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual eq
 uipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers o
 r museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjo
 y the wonders of the night sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Do
 n’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lightin
 g\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring al
 ong water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as lo
 ng as the weather allows.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: Th
 is outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of sign
 ificant cloud cover or precipitation.</p>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T223000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Cancelled:  Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy 
 Center Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-22/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-185982@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p><strong>RSVP <a href='https://www.meetup
 .com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/301205440/?isFirstPubli
 sh=true'>here.</a></strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Member
 s of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through th
 e 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 as
 tronomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smiths
 onian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  N
 o other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='des
 cription-markdown--p'>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of 
 the museum. <strong>Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and 
 follow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\,
  parking after 4pm is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--
 p'>Before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other
  visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s ast
 ronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepar
 ed to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markd
 own--p'>Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. F
 or lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better)
 . Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evenin
 g or as long as the weather allows.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p
 '>Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled becau
 se of significant cloud cover or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T223000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
 Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-26/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-185983@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p><strong>RSVP <a href='https://www.meetup
 .com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/301205418/'>here.</a></
 strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Members of the public are 
 invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVA
 C volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA.  Yo
 u 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-approv
 ed members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal tel
 escopes are permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p
 '>The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>
 Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the 
 observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm i
 s free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Before sunset\, f
 eel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on
  the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum s
 taff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wond
 ers of the night sky!</p>\n<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 and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the 
 weather allows.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor
  event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cl
 oud cover or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T220000
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CONTACT:
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 sh=true'>here.</a></strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Member
 s of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through th
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  Chantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any as
 tronomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smiths
 onian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  N
 o other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='des
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 follow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\,
  parking after 4pm is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--
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 or lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better)
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 g or as long as the weather allows.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T213000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:International Observe the Moon Night @ Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Cente
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 strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Members of the public are 
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  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 and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the 
 weather allows.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor
  event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cl
 oud cover or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T210000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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 and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the fiel
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 en\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\,
  telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets ar
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 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
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T193000
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T193000
SEQUENCE:186736
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 vent.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The event will take place on
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 he darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.</p>\n<p class='
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  may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.</p>
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SEQUENCE:0
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SEQUENCE:0
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  and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder\, parking during the 
 event is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T220000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
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 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 C
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 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
 nt will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please pa
 rk 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T223000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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UID:ai1ec-186685@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
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 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 C
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 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
 nt will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please pa
 rk 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
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 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T223000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
 Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-33/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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UID:ai1ec-186686@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p>This event has been cancelled by Udvar f
 or worsening forecast conditions.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>
 Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe thro
 ugh the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Cen
 ter 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 tele
 scopes are permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'
 >The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>P
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 ow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder\, parking dur
 ing the event is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Ha
 ve a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be h
 appy to help you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders 
 of the night sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to 
 dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fl
 ashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to k
 eep hydrated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor e
 vent is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant clou
 d cover or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T223000
SEQUENCE:187351
SUMMARY:Cancelled:   Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy
  Center Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-34/
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DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
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 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 C
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 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
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 rk 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
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 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T223000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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UID:ai1ec-186688@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
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 e to rain in the forecast.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p
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 rough the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy C
 enter in Chantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or ow
 n any astronomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by th
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 lescopes are permitted at the event.</p>\n<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 fo
 llow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder\, parking d
 uring the event is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>
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  happy to help you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonder
 s of the night sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget t
 o 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor
  event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cl
 oud cover or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T220000
SEQUENCE:187490
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C
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UID:ai1ec-186689@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='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 C
 hantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astr
 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
 nt will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please pa
 rk 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T210000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event
CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp
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DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png'
  width='300' height='223' /></div><p>Join NOVAC members who will be on han
 d to share views of the night sky.</p>\n<p>Activities 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.</p>\n<p>Feel 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.</p>\n<p>No 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.</p>\n<p>For 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.</p>\n<p>Crockett 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.</p>\n<p
 >Note: This event is rain or shine.  In the event of rain or overcast skie
 s the speaker sessions will start at 6 pm.</p>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;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
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UID:ai1ec-186690@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p><strong>This event has been cancelled fo
 r November 1st. </strong></p>\n<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 C
 hantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astr
 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
 nt will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please pa
 rk 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T203000
SEQUENCE:187845
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C
 enter Star Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-186691@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='300' height='163' /></div><p>This event has been cancelled due to wea
 ther forecast.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Members of the publ
 ic 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 eq
 uipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre
 -approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes are permitte
 d at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The event will tak
 e place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please park your veh
 icle at the south end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red li
 ghts to the observing site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is fr
 ee.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cosmic questio
 n? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. A
 s the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!</
 p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress warmly. Pleas
 e check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cel
 lophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.</p>\n
 <p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is weather-dep
 endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
 ation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T193000
SEQUENCE:187910
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C
 enter Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
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DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
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 torm.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Members of the public are in
 vited 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 t
 o 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The event will take place o
 n the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please park your vehicle at t
 he south end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to t
 he observing site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.</stro
 ng></p>\n<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>\n<p cl
 ass='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check t
 he weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (
 the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.</p>\n<p class=
 'description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent an
 d may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.</p
 >\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T193000
SEQUENCE:188149
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C
 enter Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
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UID:ai1ec-188037@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
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 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 C
 hantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astr
 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
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  and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder\, parking during the 
 event is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T203000
SEQUENCE:188038
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
 Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-41/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-188040@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
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 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 C
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 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
 nt will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please pa
 rk 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T220000
SEQUENCE:188041
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
 Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-42/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-188042@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
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 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 C
 hantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astr
 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
 nt will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please pa
 rk 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T223000
SEQUENCE:188043
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
 Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-43/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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UID:ai1ec-188044@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='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 C
 hantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astr
 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
 nt will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please pa
 rk 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T223000
SEQUENCE:188045
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
 Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-44/
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UID:ai1ec-188046@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='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 C
 hantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astr
 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
 nt will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please pa
 rk 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T223000
SEQUENCE:188047
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
 Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-45/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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UID:ai1ec-188048@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='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 C
 hantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astr
 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
 nt will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please pa
 rk 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T220000
SEQUENCE:188049
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
 Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-46/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-188050@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg' wi
 dth='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 C
 hantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astr
 onomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithson
 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
 re permitted at the event.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>The eve
 nt will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. <strong>Please pa
 rk 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>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T213000
SEQUENCE:188051
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
 Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
 museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-47/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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UID:ai1ec-188078@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T190510Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event
CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp
 /outreach/stargaze/
DESCRIPTION:<div class='ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely'><img src='http
 s://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png'
  width='300' height='223' /></div><p>Join NOVAC members who will be on han
 d to share views of the night sky.</p>\n<p>Activities 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.</p>\n<p>Feel 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.</p>\n<p>No 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.</p>\n<p>For 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.</p>\n<p>Crockett 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.</p>\n<p
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SUMMARY:Star Gaze
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  and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder\, parking during the 
 event is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
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  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
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 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T210000
SEQUENCE:188053
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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 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 C
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  and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder\, parking during the 
 event is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
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  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T193000
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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 of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the 
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 ian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes a
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  and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder\, parking during the 
 event is free.</strong></p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Have a cos
 mic 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 n
 ight sky!</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Don’t forget to dress wa
 rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
  in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
 ated.</p>\n<p class='description-markdown--p'>Note: This outdoor event is 
 weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover 
 or precipitation.</p>\n<h3></h3>\n<p> </p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T193000
SEQUENCE:188057
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star 
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