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<icalendar xmlns="urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:icalendar-2.0"><!-- created 20260317T115018Z using kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9 iCal2XMl (rfc6321) --><vcalendar><properties><version><text>2.0</text></version><prodid><text>-//198.71.54.89//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9//</text></prodid><calscale><text>GREGORIAN</text></calscale><method><text>PUBLISH</text></method><x-from-url><unknown>https://www.novac.com/wp</unknown></x-from-url><x-wr-timezone><unknown>America/New_York</unknown></x-wr-timezone></properties><components><vtimezone><properties><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid><x-lic-location><unknown>America/New_York</unknown></x-lic-location></properties><standard><properties><dtstart><date-time>2025-11-02T02:00:00</date-time></dtstart><rdate><date-time>2026-11-01T02:00:00</date-time></rdate><tzname><text>EST</text></tzname><tzoffsetfrom><utc-offset>-04:00</utc-offset></tzoffsetfrom><tzoffsetto><utc-offset>-05:00</utc-offset></tzoffsetto></properties></standard><daylight><properties><dtstart><date-time>2026-03-08T02:00:00</date-time></dtstart><rdate><date-time>2027-03-14T02:00:00</date-time></rdate><tzname><text>EDT</text></tzname><tzoffsetfrom><utc-offset>-05:00</utc-offset></tzoffsetfrom><tzoffsetto><utc-offset>-04:00</utc-offset></tzoffsetto></properties></daylight></vtimezone><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-183757@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled – Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;This event has been cancelled due to cloud and rain forecasts.   Please see our next event posting for May at Udvar Hazy!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP here.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;Shortly before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;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 entire evening or as long as the weather allows.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-04-29T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-04-29T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact><text>Kandi Mitchell- Outreach Coordinator; outreach@novac.com; https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/events</text></contact><location><text>Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chantilly, VA 20151</text></location><sequence><integer>184476</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-11/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-183776@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP &lt;a href="https://www.meetup.com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/290365720/"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;Shortly before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;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 entire evening or as long as the weather allows.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-05-27T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-05-27T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact><text>Kandi Mitchell- Outreach Coordinator; outreach@novac.com; https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/events</text></contact><location><text>Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chantilly, VA 20151</text></location><sequence><integer>183780</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-12/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-184722@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP &lt;a href="https://www.meetup.com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/290365720/"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;Shortly before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;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 entire evening or as long as the weather allows.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-07-21T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-07-21T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact><text>Kandi Mitchell- Outreach Coordinator; outreach@novac.com; https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/events</text></contact><location><text>Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chantilly, VA 20151</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-13/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-184725@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP &lt;a href="https://www.meetup.com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/290365720/"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;Shortly before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;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 entire evening or as long as the weather allows.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="mb-4"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-08-26T20:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-08-26T22:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact><text>Kandi Mitchell- Outreach Coordinator; outreach@novac.com; https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/events</text></contact><location><text>Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chantilly, VA 20151</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-14/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-184721@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cancelled&lt;/em&gt; due to weather effects of Tropical Storm Ophelia&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-09-23T19:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-09-23T21:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>184990</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-15/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-184728@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP &lt;a href="https://www.meetup.com/Northern-Virginia-Astronomy-Club-NOVAC/events/284451610/"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt; &lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-10-21T18:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-10-21T20:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-16/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-184729@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP &lt;a href="https://www.meetup.com/Northern-Virginia-Astronomy-Club-NOVAC/events/284451610/"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt; &lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-11-19T17:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-11-19T19:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-17/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-184730@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cancelled:  This event has been cancelled due to clouds and rain in the forecast. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-12-17T17:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2023-12-17T19:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>185472</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-18/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185285@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled:  Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Jan 20 event cancelled due to forecast temps and winds.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-01-20T17:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-01-20T19:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>185595</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-19/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185287@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This event has been cancelled due to weather. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-02-10T18:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-02-10T20:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-20/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185288@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This event is cancelled due to weather. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-03-09T18:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-03-09T20:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-21/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185611@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>CANCELLED – Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;                                       !!!!!        Due to today’s inclimate weather and high winds the Air and Space Museum has cancelled this event.    !!!!!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP &lt;a href="https://www.meetup.com/Northern-Virginia-Astronomy-Club-NOVAC/events/284451610/"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-04-12T20:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-04-12T22:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>185841</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-23/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185828@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-04-13T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-04-13T23:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>185834</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-at-sweet-run-state-park/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185289@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled:  Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;This event has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-05-10T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-05-10T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-22/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185829@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-05-11T21:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-05-11T23:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-at-sweet-run-state-park-2/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185982@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP &lt;a href="https://www.meetup.com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/301205440/?isFirstPublish=true"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-07-13T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-07-13T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-26/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185830@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-08-10T21:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-08-10T23:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-at-sweet-run-state-park-3/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185983@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP &lt;a href="https://www.meetup.com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/301205418/"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-08-24T20:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-08-24T22:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-27/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185831@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-09-07T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-09-07T23:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-at-sweet-run-state-park-4/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185981@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>International Observe the Moon Night @ Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP &lt;a href="https://www.meetup.com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/301205402/?isFirstPublish=true"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-09-14T19:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-09-14T21:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/international-observe-the-moon-night-smithsonian-udvar-hazy-center/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185832@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-10-05T18:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-10-05T21:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-at-sweet-run-state-park-5/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185980@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP &lt;a href="https://www.meetup.com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/301205359/"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-10-19T19:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-10-19T21:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-25/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-185979@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RSVP &lt;a href="https://www.meetup.com/northern-virginia-astronomy-club-novac/events/301205343/?isFirstPublish=true"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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 Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes 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. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-11-08T17:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2024-11-08T19:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-24/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186680@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Canceled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This event has been canceled due to weather.   &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-01-11T17:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-01-11T19:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>186736</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-28/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186681@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Canceled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;This event has been canceled due to weather.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-02-08T18:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-02-08T20:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-29/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186682@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-03-08T18:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-03-08T20:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-30/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186674@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-03-22T19:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-03-22T22:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186683@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-04-04T20:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-04-04T22:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-31/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186675@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-04-19T19:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-04-19T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-2/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186684@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-05-10T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-05-10T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-32/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186685@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-06-07T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-06-07T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-33/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186686@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled:   Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;This event has been cancelled by Udvar for worsening forecast conditions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-07-12T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-07-12T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>187351</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-34/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186687@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-08-02T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-08-02T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-35/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186676@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-08-16T19:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-08-16T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-3/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186688@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This event has been cancelled due to rain in the forecast.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-09-06T20:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-09-06T22:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>187490</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-36/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186677@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-09-27T18:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-09-27T21:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-4/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186689@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-10-04T19:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-10-04T21:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-37/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186678@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-10-18T18:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-10-18T21:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-5/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186690@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This event has been cancelled for November 1st. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-11-01T18:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-11-01T20:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>187845</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-38/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186679@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-11-15T16:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-11-15T19:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-6/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-186691@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;This event has been cancelled due to weather forecast.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-12-06T17:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2025-12-06T19:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>187910</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-39/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188035@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Event cancelled due to forecasted snow storm.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-01-24T17:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-01-24T19:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>188149</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-40/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188037@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-02-28T18:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-02-28T20:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>188038</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-41/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188083@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-03-14T19:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-03-14T22:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>188084</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-7/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188040@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-03-28T20:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-03-28T22:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>188041</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-42/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188085@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-04-11T19:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-04-11T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>188086</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-8/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188042@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-04-25T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-04-25T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>188043</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-43/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188044@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-05-23T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-05-23T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>188045</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-44/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188087@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-07-18T19:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-07-18T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>188088</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-9/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188046@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-07-25T20:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-07-25T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>188047</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-45/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188089@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-08-08T19:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-08-08T22:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>188090</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-10/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188048@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-08-22T20:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-08-22T22:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>188049</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-46/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188091@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-09-05T18:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-09-05T21:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>188092</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-11/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188050@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-09-19T19:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-09-19T21:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>188051</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-47/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188093@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-10-03T18:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-10-03T21:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>188094</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-12/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188052@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-10-17T19:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-10-17T21:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>188053</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-48/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188095@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Earth and Sky Adventures</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div&gt;Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at &lt;a href="mailto:uuplink@aol.com"&gt;uuplink@aol.com&lt;/a&gt; for any questions.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="enhancr2_FCF98E8E-2721-4D02-8751-303ABD48B0E1" href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sweet-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Sweet Run State Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-11-14T16:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-11-14T19:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night</text></categories><contact/><location><text>Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132</text></location><sequence><integer>188096</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-13/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Sweet Run</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188054@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-11-21T17:30:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/New_York</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2026-11-21T19:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Public Night,Site Available</text></categories><contact/><sequence><integer>188055</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-49/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>free</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;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;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tags><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><unknown>Udvar-Hazy</unknown></x-tags></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-188056@www.novac.com/wp</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2026-03-17T11:50:18Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg" width="300" height="163" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. &lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="description-markdown--p"&gt;Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.&lt;/p&gt;
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