RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view th e wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment t o attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different teles copes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask perm ission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals ).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast . For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the bett er). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire eve ning or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, ple ase dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.< /p>\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-79/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183607@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Astronomy Day Coordinator\; astronomy-day@novac.com\; http://www.no vac.com/wp/outreach/astronomyday/ DESCRIPTION:
Activities during Astronomy Day will include a telescope meet and greet\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observin g\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy t he views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please a sk the owner before using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should also n ot be brought onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel f ree to bring them along\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\nFor lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better ). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire eveni ng or as long as the weather allows. Please dim your vehicles headlights w hen arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charges $7 per vehicle i f you’re not a Fauquier County resident. However the event itself is compl etely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation of a members hip card (available from the members-only section of the website). If you’ re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club onlin e and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cl oud cover or precipitation.
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RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view th e wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment t o attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different teles copes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask perm ission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals ).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast . For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the bett er). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire eve ning or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, ple ase dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.< /p>\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-81/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183613@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view th e wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment t o attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different teles copes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask perm ission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals ).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast . For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the bett er). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire eve ning or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, ple ase dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.< /p>\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-82/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183614@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view th e wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment t o attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different teles copes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask perm ission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals ).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast . For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the bett er). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire eve ning or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, ple ase dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.< /p>\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-83/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183628@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCEL ED DUE TO WEATHER.
\nMembers of the public are invited to v iew the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers . You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equip ment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic questio n? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepa red to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please as k permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your ch ildren if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, tele scope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service a nimals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather fo recast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker th e better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the enti re evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark \, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be can celled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:CANCELED – C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-85/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183616@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:
RSVP here.
\nJoin NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze will include a telescope meet and greet\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night s ky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the fiel d. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young childr en\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sh ould also not be brought onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy ex perience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipme nt\, feel free to bring them along\, even if it’s just a pair of binocular s.
\nFor lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the e ntire evening or as long as the weather allows. Please dim your vehicles h eadlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charges $7 pe r vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. However the event itse lf is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation o f a membership card (available from the members-only section of the websit e). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to overcas t or precipitation.
\nFor more information\, see our Star Gaze page .
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T230000 GEO:+38.622843;-77.720484 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185511@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view th e wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment t o attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different teles copes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask perm ission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals ).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast . For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the bett er). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire eve ning or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, ple ase dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.< /p>\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T220000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-80/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183615@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view th e wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment t o attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different teles copes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask perm ission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals ).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast . For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the bett er). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire eve ning or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, ple ase dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.< /p>\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T220000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-84/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183629@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view th e wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment t o attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different teles copes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask perm ission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals ).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast . For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the bett er). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire eve ning or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, ple ase dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.< /p>\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T220000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-86/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185514@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
This event has been cancelled d ue to the weather.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. Yo u do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different tel escopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? O ne of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask pe rmission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your childr en if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescop e mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service anima ls).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather foreca st. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the be tter). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire e vening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, p lease dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot .
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancell ed because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:185535 SUMMARY:CANCELLED: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-87/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185517@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
This event is cancelled du e to weather.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. Yo u do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different tel escopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? O ne of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask pe rmission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your childr en if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescop e mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service anima ls).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather foreca st. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the be tter). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire e vening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, p lease dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot .
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancell ed because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-88/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185518@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
This event is cancelled du e to the weather.
\nMembers of the public are invited to v iew the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers . You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equip ment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic questio n? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepa red to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please as k permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your ch ildren if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, tele scope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service a nimals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather fo recast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker th e better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the enti re evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark \, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be can celled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-89/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185519@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonder s of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not n eed to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend .
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes an d other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy t he wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission f rom the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they ’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For li ghting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bri ng along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-90/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185520@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Astronomy Day Coordinator\; astronomy-day@novac.com\; http://www.no vac.com/wp/outreach/astronomyday/ DESCRIPTION:
Activities during Astro nomy Day will include a telescope meet and greet\, solar observing\, a gui ded sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFee l free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should also not be brought onto the observing field.\n
No astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring them along\, even if it’s ju st a pair of binoculars.
\nFor lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. Plea se dim your vehicles headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrock ett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. However the event itself is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted fr ee upon presentation of a membership card (available from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is weather-dependent and may be ca ncelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\n\n
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonder s of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not n eed to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend .
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes an d other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy t he wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission f rom the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they ’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For li ghting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bri ng along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:186075 SUMMARY:***Cancelled*** C.M. Crockett Public Night – cancelled due to heavy cloud cover and possible thunder storms URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-92/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185523@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Cancelled due to potential thun derstorms.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wond ers of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atte nd.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of ou r astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if th ey’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirror s are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be broug ht onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). B ring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening o r as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please di m your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n< p>Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled becau se of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-93/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185524@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Event cancelled due to clouds.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-94/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185526@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonder s of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not n eed to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend .
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes an d other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy t he wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission f rom the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they ’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For li ghting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bri ng along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-95/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185525@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:
Join NOVAC members who will be on han d to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze wil l include meeting with astronomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night s ky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the fiel d. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young childr en\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets ar e not permitted onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binocular s.
\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your veh icle’s headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charg es $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itse lf is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation o f a membership card (available from the members-only section of the websit e). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcast skie s the speaker sessions will start at 4 pm.
\nFor more information\, see our Star Gaze page.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T230000 GEO:+38.622843;-77.720484 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:186238 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186693@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:Join NOVAC members who will be on han d to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze wil l include meeting with astronomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night s ky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the fiel d. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young childr en\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets ar e not permitted onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binocular s.
\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your veh icle’s headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charg es $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itse lf is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation o f a membership card (available from the members-only section of the websit e). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcast skie s the speaker sessions will start at 4 pm.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T230000 GEO:+38.622843;-77.720484 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185527@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonder s of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not n eed to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend .
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes an d other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy t he wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission f rom the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they ’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For li ghting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bri ng along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-96/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186639@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-91/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186640@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T203000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-97/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186641@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T210000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-98/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186642@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
This event is cancelled du e to weather.
\n\n
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volun teers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diff erent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic qu estion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder plea se ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor yo ur children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sh ould not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are serv ice animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weath er forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the dark er the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel pa rking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:186936 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-99/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186692@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Astronomy Day Coordinator\; astronomy-day@novac.com\; http://www.no vac.com/wp/outreach/astronomyday/ DESCRIPTION:
Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day!
\nYou’re invited to an exciting evening u nder the stars with NOVAC members at Astronomy Day! Explore the wonders of the night sky through a variety of telescopes and enjoy engaging activiti es including:
\n• Solar observing
\n• Gu ided sky tour
\n• Night sky observing
\n• Astronomy Presentations
\nWhether you’re a beginner or a seasoned observer\, all are welcome—no experience or equipment needed. I f you have binoculars or your own telescope\, feel free to bring them alon g.
\nPlease Note:
\n• Alwa ys ask before using someone else’s equipment.
\n• Keep a close eye on children around telescopes.
\n• Avoid bug sp ray and smoking near the observing area.
\n• Pets are not allowed on the observing field.
\nTo preserve night visi on\, bring a red flashlight and dim your vehicle’s headlights when arrivin g or leaving. Stay hydrated and plan to enjoy the evening as long as weath er permits.
\nLocation: Cr ockett Park
\nParking Fee: $10 per vehicle (non-Fauquier County residents)
\nEve nt Admission: Free!
\nNOVAC Members: Free parking with valid membership card (printable from the members-only section)
\nInterest ed in joining NOVAC? Sign up online and get your membership card in minute s!
\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
\n\n
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-100/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186644@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
*** cancelled *** due to cloud co ver and potential lightening tonight. Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC voluntee rs. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equ ipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the differe nt telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic quest ion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be pre pared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, te lescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets shoul d not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’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 en tire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after da rk\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parki ng lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be c ancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:187208 SUMMARY:***cancelled *** C.M. Crockett Public Night *** cancelled*** URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-101/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186645@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:187369 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-102/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186646@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-103/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186647@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
This event is cancelled due to wea ther.
\n\n
Members of the public are invited to view the wond ers of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atte nd.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of ou r astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if th ey’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirror s are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be broug ht onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). B ring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening o r as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please di m your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n< p>Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled becau se of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T220000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:187576 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-104/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-187177@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:
Join NOVAC members who will be on han d to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze wil l include meeting with astronomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night s ky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the fiel d. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young childr en\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets ar e not permitted onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binocular s.
\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your veh icle’s headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charg es $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itse lf is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation o f a membership card (available from the members-only section of the websit e). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcast skie s the speaker sessions will start at 6 pm.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:187729 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186648@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T200000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-105/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186649@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T200000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-106/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188058@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Event cancelled due to forecasted snow storm.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not nee d to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.< /p>\n
Before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our as tronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission fro m the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’r e around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors ar e sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought o nto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For ligh ting\, 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. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim yo ur vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNo te: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because o f significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T203000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188150 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-107/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188060@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T203000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188061 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-108/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188062@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T210000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188063 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-109/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188064@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188065 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-110/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188081@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Astronomy Day Coordinator\; astronomy-day@novac.com\; http://www.no vac.com/wp/outreach/astronomyday/ DESCRIPTION:
Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day!
\nYou’re invited to an exciting evening u nder the stars with NOVAC members at Astronomy Day! Explore the wonders of the night sky through a variety of telescopes and enjoy engaging activiti es including:
\n• Solar observing
\n• Gu ided sky tour
\n• Night sky observing
\n• Astronomy Presentations
\nWhether you’re a beginner or a seasoned observer\, all are welcome—no experience or equipment needed. I f you have binoculars or your own telescope\, feel free to bring them alon g.
\nPlease Note:
\n• Alwa ys ask before using someone else’s equipment.
\n• Keep a close eye on children around telescopes.
\n• Avoid bug sp ray and smoking near the observing area.
\n• Pets are not allowed on the observing field.
\nTo preserve night visi on\, bring a red flashlight and dim your vehicle’s headlights when arrivin g or leaving. Stay hydrated and plan to enjoy the evening as long as weath er permits.
\nLocation: Cr ockett Park
\nParking Fee: $10 per vehicle (non-Fauquier County residents)
\nEve nt Admission: Free!
\nNOVAC Members: Free parking with valid membership card (printable from the members-only section)
\nInterest ed in joining NOVAC? Sign up online and get your membership card in minute s!
\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T230000 LOCATION:10066 Rogues Road\, Midland VA 22728-2145 SEQUENCE:188082 SUMMARY:Astronomy Day URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/astronomy-day-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/gregandkids-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp /wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gregandkids-300x213.png\;300\;213\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gregandkids.png\;938\;6 68\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Astronomy Day\,Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188066@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188067 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-111/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188068@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188069 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-112/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188070@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188071 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-113/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188072@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T220000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188073 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-114/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188078@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:
Join NOVAC members who will be on han d to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze wil l include meeting with astronomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night s ky observing\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the fiel d. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young childr en\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets ar e not permitted onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binocular s.
\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your veh icle’s headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charg es $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itse lf is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation o f a membership card (available from the members-only section of the websit e). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcast skie s the speaker sessions will start at 6 pm.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188080 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-13/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188074@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T200000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188075 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-115/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188076@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260310T185318Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical e quipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the diffe rent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic que stion? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder pleas e ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor you r children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sho uld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servi ce animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weathe r forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darke r the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel par king lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T200000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188077 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-116/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR