Members of the public are invited
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are permitted at the event.
The e
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park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observi
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Before sunset\, feel fre
e to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the fi
eld. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff wi
ll be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of
the night sky!
Don’t forget to dre
ss warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flash
light 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.
Note: This outdoor event
is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cov
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\n
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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 wonde
rs 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 atten
d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe
r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron
omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won
ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles
cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex
pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive
to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs
erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d
ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla
shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke
ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath
er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl
ights 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.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
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As a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner bef
ore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astron
omical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette
smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field a
s well (unless they are service animals).
Don’t forget to dress wa
rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
ated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allo
ws. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights a
s you approach the gravel parking lot.
Note: This outdoor event is
weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover
or precipitation.
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
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Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
ed by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for
scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
tions.\n\nSweet Run State Park
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DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
ors.\n\nSky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\, behind the Mount Blea
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face coverings and social distancing are not required but recommended. Ind
ividuals who are not yet fully vaccinated will be asked to continue face c
overing and social distancing procedures.\nThe event’s programs will take
place rain or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one
hour after event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease
visit the official website for more details.
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T210000
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DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde
rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smith
sonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a mem
ber of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes w
ill be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Norther
n Virginia Astronomy Club. No other personal telescopes are permitted at
the event.\nThe event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum
. Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to th
e observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm
is free.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes a
nd other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOV
AC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset b
e prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dress w
armly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashligh
t in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hyd
rated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather all
ows.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled b
ecause of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n\n
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T210000
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r of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes wil
l be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern
Virginia Astronomy Club. No other personal telescopes are permitted at th
e event.
\n
The event will take place
on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle in
the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the mai
n entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.
\n
Before sunset\, feel free to inspect the dif
ferent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic q
uestion? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help
you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please ch
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ane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan o
n staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.
\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent
and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\n
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CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp
/outreach/stargaze/
DESCRIPTION:Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the ni
ght sky.\nActivities during Star Gaze will include meeting with astronomer
s who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, sola
r observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other demonstr
ations.\nFeel 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 t
elescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive
astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ciga
rette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the observing field
.\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you hav
e your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it
’s just a pair of binoculars.\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adap
tation\, 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 vehicle’s headlights when arriving and departing.\nCrocke
tt Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. T
he event itself is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon p
resentation 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 min
utes.\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcas
t skies the speaker sessions will start at 4 pm.\nFor more information\, s
ee our Star Gaze page.
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T230000
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Activities during Star Gaze will include meeting with astr
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monstrations.
\n
Feel free to walk around and enjoy the views of obje
cts through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner bef
ore using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them arou
nd expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sens
itive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the ob
serving field.
\n
No astronomy experience or equipment is necessary t
o attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observi
ng gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\n
For preserving e
veryone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophan
e (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on
staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arri
ving and departing.
\n
Crockett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re
not a Fauquier County resident. The event itself is completely free. NOVA
C members are admitted free upon presentation of a membership card (availa
ble 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.
\n
Note: This event is rain o
r shine. In the event of rain or overcast skies the speaker sessions will
start at 4 pm.
\n
For more information\, see our Star Gaze page.
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CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp
/outreach/stargaze/
DESCRIPTION:Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the ni
ght sky.\nActivities during Star Gaze will include meeting with astronomer
s who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, sola
r observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other demonstr
ations.\nFeel 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 t
elescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive
astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ciga
rette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the observing field
.\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you hav
e your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it
’s just a pair of binoculars.\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adap
tation\, 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 vehicle’s headlights when arriving and departing.\nCrocke
tt Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. T
he event itself is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon p
resentation 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 min
utes.\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcas
t skies the speaker sessions will start at 4 pm.\n
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, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other de
monstrations.
\n
Feel free to walk around and enjoy the views of obje
cts through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner bef
ore using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them arou
nd expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sens
itive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the ob
serving field.
\n
No astronomy experience or equipment is necessary t
o attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observi
ng gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\n
For preserving e
veryone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophan
e (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on
staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arri
ving and departing.
\n
Crockett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re
not a Fauquier County resident. The event itself is completely free. NOVA
C members are admitted free upon presentation of a membership card (availa
ble 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.
\n
Note: This event is rain o
r shine. In the event of rain or overcast skies the speaker sessions will
start at 4 pm.
\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night
CONTACT:Amy Blelloch\; skvolunteer@dcr.virginia.gov\; https://www.dcr.virgi
nia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
ors.\n\nSky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\, behind the Mount Blea
k House within the white fence.\nFor individuals who are fully vaccinated
face coverings and social distancing are not required but recommended. Ind
ividuals who are not yet fully vaccinated will be asked to continue face c
overing and social distancing procedures.\nThe event’s programs will take
place rain or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one
hour after event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease
visit the official website for more details.
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behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
\n- For indivi
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ill be asked to continue face covering and social distancing procedures.\n
- The event’s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Imp
ortant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour after event start t
ime. Please plan to arrive before then.
\n
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a href='https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows' target='_bla
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde
rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smith
sonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a mem
ber of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes w
ill be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Norther
n Virginia Astronomy Club. No other personal telescopes are permitted at
the event.\nThe event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum
. Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to th
e observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm
is free.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes a
nd other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOV
AC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset b
e prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dress w
armly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashligh
t in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hyd
rated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather all
ows.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled b
ecause of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n\n
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T193000
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star
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URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
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RSVP here.
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to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volun
teers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do no
t need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to att
end. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved memb
ers of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. No other personal telescopes
are permitted at the event.
\n
The e
vent will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please
park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observi
ng site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.
\n
Before sunset\, feel fre
e to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the fi
eld. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff wi
ll be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of
the night sky!
\n
Don’t forget to dre
ss warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flash
light 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.
\n
Note: This outdoor event
is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cov
er or precipitation.
\n
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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 wonde
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need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atten
d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe
r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron
omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won
ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles
cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex
pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive
to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs
erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d
ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla
shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke
ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath
er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl
ights 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.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;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
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\n
Before sunset\, f
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the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy t
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\n
As a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner bef
ore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astron
omical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette
smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field a
s well (unless they are service animals).
\n
Don’t forget to dress wa
rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight
in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr
ated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allo
ws. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights a
s you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
Note: This outdoor event is
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or precipitation.
\n
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nia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
ors.\n\nSky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\, behind the Mount Blea
k House within the white fence.\nFor individuals who are fully vaccinated
face coverings and social distancing are not required but recommended. Ind
ividuals who are not yet fully vaccinated will be asked to continue face c
overing and social distancing procedures.\nThe event’s programs will take
place rain or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one
hour after event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease
visit the official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T193000
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\n- Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\,
behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
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t required but recommended. Individuals who are not yet fully vaccinated w
ill be asked to continue face covering and social distancing procedures.\n
- The event’s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Imp
ortant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour after event start t
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\n
\n
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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 un
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member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
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night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T190000
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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!
\n
As 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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
Note: Thi
s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi
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\n
\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to weather. \nMembers of the
public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telesc
opes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantil
ly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomic
al equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian an
d pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are per
mitted at the event.\nThe event will take place on the bus parking lot of
the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main visitors
lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder\
, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’
s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets d
ark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to
dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fl
ashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to k
eep hydrated.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be ca
ncelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T193000
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Ce
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URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
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The event will take place on the bu
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end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
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\n
Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’
s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets d
ark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
her forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the dar
ker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.
\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night
CONTACT:Amy Blelloch\; skvolunteer@dcr.virginia.gov\; https://www.dcr.virgi
nia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
ors.\n\nSky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\, behind the Mount Blea
k House within the white fence.\nFor individuals who are fully vaccinated
face coverings and social distancing are not required but recommended. Ind
ividuals who are not yet fully vaccinated will be asked to continue face c
overing and social distancing procedures.\nThe event’s programs will take
place rain or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one
hour after event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease
visit the official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T200000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
SEQUENCE:0
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\n- Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\,
behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
\n- For indivi
duals who are fully vaccinated face coverings and social distancing are no
t required but recommended. Individuals who are not yet fully vaccinated w
ill be asked to continue face covering and social distancing procedures.\n
- The event’s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Imp
ortant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour after event start t
ime. Please plan to arrive before then.
\n
\n
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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 un
iverse 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 s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;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
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\n
Before 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!
\n
As 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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
Note: Thi
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\n
\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to weather.\nMembers of the pu
blic are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescope
s of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\
, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical
equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and p
re-approved members of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permit
ted at the event.\nThe event will take place on the bus parking lot of the
museum. Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main visitors lo
t and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder\, p
arking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s a
stronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets dark
\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dre
ss warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flash
light in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep
hydrated.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cance
lled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T200000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Canceled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Ce
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f the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will b
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\n
The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the
museum. Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main vis
itors lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a remi
nder\, parking during the event is free.
\n
Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or muse
um staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to
enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lig
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g along water to keep hydrated.
\n
No
te: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because o
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\n
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CONTACT:Sky Meadows\; (540) 592-3556\; skvolunteer@dcr.virginia.gov\; htt
ps://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
ors.\n\nSky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\, behind the Mount Blea
k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T203000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
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\n- Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\,
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\n- The event’
s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Important note: The in
coming park gate is locked one hour after event start time. Please plan to
arrive before then.
\n
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Please visit the
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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 un
iverse 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 s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T180000
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SEQUENCE:0
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Members 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.
\n
Before 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!
\n
As 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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
Note: Thi
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\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
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lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
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rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
ving site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmi
c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T203000
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\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
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\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
ns with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the
Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
ed by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for
scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
tions.\n\nSweet Run State Park
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T220000
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.gov\; https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
ors.\n\nSky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\, behind the Mount Blea
k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T220000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
SEQUENCE:186740
SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
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NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope view
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\n
\n- Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\,
behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
\n- The event’
s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Important note: The in
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arrive before then.
\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udv
ar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the c
lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
ded by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other pe
rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
ving site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmi
c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T220000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star
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The event will take place on the b
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\n
Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’
s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets d
ark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
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\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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\n
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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 weather.\n \nMembers of the publ
ic 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 t
he different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a co
smic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sun
set 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 weather fore
cast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the
better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire
evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\,
please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking l
ot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled be
cause of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. C
rockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;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
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of th
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be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\n
Before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other
visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astrono
mers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wond
ers of the night sky!
\n
As a reminder please ask permission from the
telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aro
und expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sen
sitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto t
he observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\n
Don’
t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\
, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring alon
g 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 ve
hicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
Note: T
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\n
\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
ns with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the
Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
ed by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for
scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
tions.\n\nSweet Run State Park
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T223000
LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2
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SEQUENCE:0
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contact Jim Crowley at
uuplink@aol.com for any questions.\n
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DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
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k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T233000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
SEQUENCE:0
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\n
\n- Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\,
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\n- The event’
s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Important note: The in
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arrive before then.
\n
\n
Please visit the
official website for more details.
\n
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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 ev
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ctivities including:\n• Solar observing\n• Guided sky tour\n• Night sky ob
serving\n• Astronomy Presentations\nWhether you’re a beginner or a seasone
d observer\, all are welcome—no experience or equipment needed. If you hav
e binoculars or your own telescope\, feel free to bring them along.\nPleas
e Note:\n• Always ask before using someone else’s equipment.\n• Keep a clo
se eye on children around telescopes.\n• Avoid bug spray and smoking near
the observing area.\n• Pets are not allowed on the observing field.\nTo pr
eserve night vision\, bring a red flashlight and dim your vehicle’s headli
ghts when arriving or leaving. Stay hydrated and plan to enjoy the evening
as long as weather permits.\nLocation: Crockett Park\nParking Fee: $10 pe
r vehicle (non-Fauquier County residents)\nEvent Admission: Free!\nNOVAC M
embers: Free parking with valid membership card (printable from the member
s-only section)\nInterested in joining NOVAC? Sign up online and get your
membership card in minutes!\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n \n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T230000
LOCATION:10066 Rogues Road\, Midland VA 22728-2145
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\n
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• Guided sky tour
\n
• Night sky observing
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Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned observer\, all a
re welcome—no experience or equipment needed. If you have binoculars or yo
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\n
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\n
• Always ask before using someone
else’s equipment.
\n
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\n
• Avoid bug spray and smoking near the ob
serving area.
\n
• Pets are not allowed on the observing f
ield.
\n
To preserve night vision\, bring a red flashlight
and dim your vehicle’s headlights when arriving or leaving. Stay hydrated
and plan to enjoy the evening as long as weather permits.
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Location: Crockett Park
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Parking Fee: $10 per vehicle (non-Fauqu
ier County residents)
\n
Event Admission: Free!
\n
NOVAC Members:
Free parking with valid membership card (printable from the me
mbers-only section)
\n
Interested in joining NOVAC? Sign u
p online and get your membership card in minutes!
\n
We lo
ok forward to seeing you there!
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udv
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lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
ded by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other pe
rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
ving site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmi
c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T223000
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
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Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’
s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets d
ark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
her forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the dar
ker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.
\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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\n
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DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
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k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T233000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
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behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
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\n- Important note: The in
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arrive before then.
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Please visit the
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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 un
iverse 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 s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T223000
LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA
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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.
\n
Before 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!
\n
As 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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
Note: Thi
s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi
ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udv
ar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the c
lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
ded by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other pe
rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
ving site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmi
c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T223000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star
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URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
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Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’
s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets d
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\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
her forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the dar
ker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.
\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
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k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T233000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
SEQUENCE:0
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NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope view
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\n
\n- Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\,
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\n- The event’
s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Important note: The in
coming park gate is locked one hour after event start time. Please plan to
arrive before then.
\n
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.novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/
DESCRIPTION:*** cancelled *** due to cloud cover and potential lightening
tonight. Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the univ
erse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a m
ember of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore sun
set\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equip
ment 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 ni
ght sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner bef
ore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astron
omical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette
smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field a
s well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. P
lease check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red
cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated an
d 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 a
pproach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-depen
dent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitat
ion.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;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
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member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\n
B
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ual 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!
\n
As a reminder please ask permission from the tel
escope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around
expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensiti
ve to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the o
bserving field as well (unless they are service animals).
\n
Don’t fo
rget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, co
ver a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along wa
ter to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as
the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicl
e’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
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Note: This
outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signifi
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled by Udvar for worsening forecast c
onditions.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the u
niverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Ud
var-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the
club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be prov
ided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other p
ersonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place
on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the sout
h end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obse
rving site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosm
ic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to h
elp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the ni
ght sky!\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast.
For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the bette
r). Bring along water to keep hydrated.\nNote: This outdoor event is weath
er-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pr
ecipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T223000
SEQUENCE:187351
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy
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do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment
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event.
\n
The event will take place
on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at
the south end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to
the observing site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.
\n
Have a cosmic question? One o
f NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sk
y gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check
the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane
(the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.
\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent a
nd may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n
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DTSTAMP:20260310T035620Z
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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 un
iverse 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 s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;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
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observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
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Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
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end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
ving site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmi
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For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better
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r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
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Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
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scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
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or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
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official website for more details.
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\n- Important note: The in
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.novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/
DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
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member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
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night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
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s of the night sky!
\n
As a reminder please ask permission from the t
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observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
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DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to rain in the forecast.\nMem
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in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any
astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smi
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pes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place on the bus park
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in visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As
a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmic question? On
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sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t
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cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent an
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k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
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official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T193000
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LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
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scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
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astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect t
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set 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
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telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sh
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ice animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather fore
cast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the
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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 l
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cause of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. C
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to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night s
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\n
As a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b
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as well (unless they are service animals).
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Don’t forget to dress
warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlig
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lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
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rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
ving site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmi
c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T210000
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\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
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\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
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Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
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scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T180000
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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 hand to share views of the ni
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s who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, sola
r observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other demonstr
ations.\nFeel 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 t
elescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive
astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ciga
rette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the observing field
.\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you hav
e your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it
’s just a pair of binoculars.\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adap
tation\, 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 vehicle’s headlights when arriving and departing.\nCrocke
tt Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. T
he event itself is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon p
resentation 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 min
utes.\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcas
t skies the speaker sessions will start at 6 pm.\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T230000
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Feel free to walk around and enjoy the views of obje
cts through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner bef
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itive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the ob
serving field.
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No astronomy experience or equipment is necessary t
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ng gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\n
For preserving e
veryone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophan
e (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on
staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arri
ving and departing.
\n
Crockett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re
not a Fauquier County resident. The event itself is completely free. NOVA
C members are admitted free upon presentation of a membership card (availa
ble 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.
\n
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start at 6 pm.
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night
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DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
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k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
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SEQUENCE:0
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NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope view
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\n- Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\,
behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
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\n- Important note: The in
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arrive before then.
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DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled for November 1st. \nMembers of th
e public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the teles
copes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chanti
lly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomi
cal equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian a
nd pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are pe
rmitted at the event.\nThe event will take place on the bus parking lot of
the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main visitor
s lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder
\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmic question? One of NOVAC
’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets
dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to
dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a f
lashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to
keep hydrated.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be c
ancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n\n
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T203000
SEQUENCE:187845
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C
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The event will take place on the b
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\n
Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’
s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets d
ark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
her forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the dar
ker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.
\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
ns with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the
Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
ed by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for
scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
tions.\n\nSweet Run State Park
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T193000
LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2
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SEQUENCE:0
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contact Jim Crowley at
uuplink@aol.com for any questions.\n
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a.gov\; https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
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or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T200000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
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NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope view
s to visitors.
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\n- Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\,
behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
\n- The event’
s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Important note: The in
coming park gate is locked one hour after event start time. Please plan to
arrive before then.
\n
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Please visit the
official website for more details.
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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 un
iverse 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 s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;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
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a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\n
Before 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!
\n
As 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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
Note: Thi
s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi
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\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to weather forecast.\nMembers
of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the
telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in
Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any ast
ronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithso
nian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes
are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place on the bus parking
lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main v
isitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a re
minder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmic question? One of
NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky
gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t for
get to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cov
er a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along wat
er to keep hydrated.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and ma
y be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T193000
SEQUENCE:187910
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C
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a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telesco
pes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NO
VAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.
\n
The event will take place on the bus parking
lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south end of th
e main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site.
As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.
\n
Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronome
rs or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets dark\, be pr
epared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecas
t. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the bet
ter). Bring along water to keep hydrated.
\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled
because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\n
\n
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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 un
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member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;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
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the
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Before 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!
\n
As 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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
Note: Thi
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ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night
CONTACT:Sky Meadows State Park\; (540) 592-3556\; skvolunteer@dcr.virgini
a.gov\; https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
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k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T200000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
SEQUENCE:187349
SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
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NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope view
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s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Important note: The in
coming park gate is locked one hour after event start time. Please plan to
arrive before then.
\n
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Please visit the
official website for more details.
\n
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DTSTAMP:20260310T035620Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night
CONTACT:Sky Meadows State Park\; (540) 592-3556\; skvolunteer@dcr.virgini
a.gov\; https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
ors.\n\nSky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\, behind the Mount Blea
k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T200000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
SEQUENCE:188001
SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/sky-meadows-state-park-astronomy-fo
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NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope view
s to visitors.
\n
\n- Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\,
behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
\n- The event’
s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Important note: The in
coming park gate is locked one hour after event start time. Please plan to
arrive before then.
\n
\n
Please visit the
official website for more details.
\n
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DTSTAMP:20260310T035620Z
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 p
ublic are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescop
es 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 inspec
t the different telescopes 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 p
lease ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor
your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remembe
r\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets
should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are s
ervice animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather f
orecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker t
he better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the ent
ire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dar
k\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parkin
g lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled
because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M
. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;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/
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Event cancelled due to forecasted snow storm.
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Members
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b or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
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well (unless they are service animals).
\n
Don’t forget to dress warm
ly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight i
n red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrat
ed 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.
\n
Note: This outdoor event is w
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r precipitation.
\n
\n
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UID:ai1ec-188035@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T035620Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Event cancelled due to forecasted snow storm.\nMembers of the p
ublic are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescop
es of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly
\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical
equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and
pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permi
tted at the event.\nThe event will take place on the bus parking lot of th
e museum. Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main visitors l
ot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder\,
parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s
astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets dar
k\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dr
ess warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flas
hlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to kee
p hydrated.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be canc
elled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T193000
SEQUENCE:188149
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C
enter Star Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-40/
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders o
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an’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member
of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will
be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No
other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.
\n
The event will take place on the bus parking lot of th
e museum. Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main vi
sitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a rem
inder\, parking during the event is free.
\n
Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or mus
eum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to
enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\n
Don’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.
\n
N
ote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because
of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\n
\n
\n
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UID:ai1ec-188260@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T035620Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Monthly Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:All NOVAC members\, guests\, and the public are welcome to atte
nd—no RSVP required. You can attend the meeting virtually via Google Meet
. Sign on at 4 pm to connect with fellow astronomers. The meeting starts
at 4:30 with club information and general announcements. Program speaker s
tarts at 5:00 pm.\nDrawings of comets’ appearances date back at least two
thousand years\, making the study of comet ‘morphology’ among the oldest e
ndeavors in all of astronomy. While many newer techniques have been invent
ed to study comets\, assessment of their morphology continues to hold scie
ntific value today. Dr. Knight will discuss how he uses specialized ‘narro
wband’ comet filters on modestly sized telescopes to infer properties of t
he nuclei of active comets. Such work has occasionally yielded novel insig
hts which are difficult or impossible to constrain using other techniques.
He will also discuss how similar work can be conducted using off-the-shel
f filters on non-professional telescopes\, even from sea level in the Wash
ington D.C. area.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T180000
LOCATION:Google Meet @ https://meet.google.com/cbf-jusw-dsm
SEQUENCE:188261
SUMMARY:February General Meeting – Dr. Matthew Knight presents: The surpris
ing value of comet morphology
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/february-general-meeting-dr-matthew
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All NOVAC
members\, guests\, and the public are welcome to attend—no RSVP required.
You can attend the meeting virtually via Google Meet. Sign on at 4
pm to connect with fellow astronomers. The meeting starts at 4:30 with cl
ub information and general announcements. Program speaker starts at 5:00 p
m.
\n
Drawings of comets’ appearances date back at least two thousand
years\, making the study of comet ‘morphology’ among the oldest endeavors
in all of astronomy. While many newer techniques have been invented to st
udy comets\, assessment of their morphology continues to hold scientific v
alue today. Dr. Knight will discuss how he uses specialized ‘narrowband’ c
omet filters on modestly sized telescopes to infer properties of the nucle
i of active comets. Such work has occasionally yielded novel insights whic
h are difficult or impossible to constrain using other techniques. He will
also discuss how similar work can be conducted using off-the-shelf filter
s on non-professional telescopes\, even from sea level in the Washington D
.C. area.
\n
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UID:ai1ec-188002@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T035620Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night
CONTACT:Sky Meadows State Park\; (540) 592-3556\; skvolunteer@dcr.virgini
a.gov\; https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
ors.\n\nSky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\, behind the Mount Blea
k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T203000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
SEQUENCE:188004
SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/sky-meadows-state-park-astronomy-fo
r-everyone-58/
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NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope view
s to visitors.
\n
\n- Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\,
behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
\n- The event’
s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Important note: The in
coming park gate is locked one hour after event start time. Please plan to
arrive before then.
\n
\n
Please visit the
official website for more details.
\n
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UID:ai1ec-188060@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T035620Z
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 un
iverse 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 s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;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/
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the
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a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\n
Before 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!
\n
As 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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
Note: Thi
s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi
ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\n
\n
\n
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UID:ai1ec-188037@www.novac.com/wp
DTSTAMP:20260310T035620Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udv
ar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the c
lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
ded by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other pe
rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
ving site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmi
c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T203000
SEQUENCE:188038
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star
Party
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-
museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-41/
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\n
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CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www
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member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s
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night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T180000
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SEQUENCE:188063
SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night
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s of the night sky!
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As a reminder please ask permission from the t
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observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\n
Don’t
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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
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
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Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
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scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T220000
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SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
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\n- The event’
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\n- Important note: The in
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DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
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n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
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c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T220000
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
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\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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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 un
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member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;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
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rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder
s of the night sky!
\n
As a reminder please ask permission from the t
elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun
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observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\n
Don’t
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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.
\n
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\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
ns with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the
Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
ed by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for
scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
tions.\n\nSweet Run State Park
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T223000
LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2
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SEQUENCE:188086
SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures
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contact Jim Crowley at
uuplink@aol.com for any questions.\n
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a.gov\; https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
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or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T223000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
SEQUENCE:188010
SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
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\n
\n- Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\,
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\n- The event’
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\n- Important note: The in
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arrive before then.
\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udv
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lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
ded by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other pe
rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
ving site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmi
c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T223000
SEQUENCE:188043
SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star
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\n
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s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets d
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\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
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\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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\n
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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 ev
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ctivities including:\n• Solar observing\n• Guided sky tour\n• Night sky ob
serving\n• Astronomy Presentations\nWhether you’re a beginner or a seasone
d observer\, all are welcome—no experience or equipment needed. If you hav
e binoculars or your own telescope\, feel free to bring them along.\nPleas
e Note:\n• Always ask before using someone else’s equipment.\n• Keep a clo
se eye on children around telescopes.\n• Avoid bug spray and smoking near
the observing area.\n• Pets are not allowed on the observing field.\nTo pr
eserve night vision\, bring a red flashlight and dim your vehicle’s headli
ghts when arriving or leaving. Stay hydrated and plan to enjoy the evening
as long as weather permits.\nLocation: Crockett Park\nParking Fee: $10 pe
r vehicle (non-Fauquier County residents)\nEvent Admission: Free!\nNOVAC M
embers: Free parking with valid membership card (printable from the member
s-only section)\nInterested in joining NOVAC? Sign up online and get your
membership card in minutes!\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\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
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\n
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\n
• Guided sky tour
\n
• Night sky observing
\n
• Astronomy Presentations\n
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned observer\, all a
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\n
Pl
ease Note:
\n
• Always ask before using someone
else’s equipment.
\n
• Keep a close eye on children aroun
d telescopes.
\n
• Avoid bug spray and smoking near the ob
serving area.
\n
• Pets are not allowed on the observing f
ield.
\n
To preserve night vision\, bring a red flashlight
and dim your vehicle’s headlights when arriving or leaving. Stay hydrated
and plan to enjoy the evening as long as weather permits.
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Location: Crockett Park
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Parking Fee: $10 per vehicle (non-Fauqu
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\n
Event Admission: Free!
\n
NOVAC Members:
Free parking with valid membership card (printable from the me
mbers-only section)
\n
Interested in joining NOVAC? Sign u
p online and get your membership card in minutes!
\n
We lo
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\n
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DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
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or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
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DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
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lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
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n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
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c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T223000
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\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
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\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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\n
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k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
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SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
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\n- Important note: The in
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arrive before then.
\n
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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 un
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member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T223000
LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA
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SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night
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s of the night sky!
\n
As a reminder please ask permission from the t
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observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
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\n
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DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
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k House within the white fence.\nThe event’s programs will take place rain
or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T233000
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park @ 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane\, VA 20144
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SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
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\n- Important note: The in
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arrive before then.
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DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
ns with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the
Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
ed by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for
scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
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CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www
.novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/
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member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;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
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rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder
s of the night sky!
\n
As 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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
Note: Thi
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\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udv
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lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
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rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
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c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T223000
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star
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\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
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\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T223000
LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA
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SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night
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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!
\n
As 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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
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Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
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scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
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or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T230000
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DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
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end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
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c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
ns with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the
Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
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scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
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contact Jim Crowley at
uuplink@aol.com for any questions.\n
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DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
iverse 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 s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
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night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
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rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder
s of the night sky!
\n
As 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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
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DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
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or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
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\n- Important note: The in
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arrive before then.
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
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lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
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rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
ving site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmi
c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T213000
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
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\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begi
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Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
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scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
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ations.\nFeel 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 t
elescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive
astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ciga
rette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the observing field
.\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you hav
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’s just a pair of binoculars.\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adap
tation\, 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 vehicle’s headlights when arriving and departing.\nCrocke
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resentation 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 min
utes.\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcas
t skies the speaker sessions will start at 6 pm.\n
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LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA
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serving field.
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\n
For preserving e
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staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arri
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not a Fauquier County resident. The event itself is completely free. NOVA
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but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your
membership card in only a few minutes.
\n
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\n
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a.gov\; https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visit
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or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
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DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
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rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
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end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
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c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
ht sky!\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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
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or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
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SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
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\n- Important note: The in
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arrive before then.
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Education Building (Red barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing l
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scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any ques
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uuplink@aol.com for any questions.\n
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.novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/
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member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
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and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
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rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder
s of the night sky!
\n
As 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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
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\n
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DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
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lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
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rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
n the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south
end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
ving site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.\nHave a cosmi
c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
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For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better
). Bring along water to keep hydrated.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T193000
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star
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d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member
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ark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
her forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the dar
ker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.
\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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\n
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a.gov\; https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
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or shine.\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour afte
r event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\nPlease visit the
official website for more details.
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SUMMARY:Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
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\n
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\n- The event’
s programs will take place rain or shine.
\n- Important note: The in
coming park gate is locked one hour after event start time. Please plan to
arrive before then.
\n
\n
Please visit the
official website for more details.
\n
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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 un
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member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s
unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ
ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b
e 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 b
efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr
onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett
e 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 r
ed 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. I
f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you
approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep
endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit
ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T200000
LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA
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SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night
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rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder
s of the night sky!
\n
As a reminder please ask permission from the t
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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).
\n
Don’t
forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\,
cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along
water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a
s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi
cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\n
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\n
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DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un
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lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provi
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rsonal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place o
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end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the obser
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c question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to he
lp you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig
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For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better
). Bring along water to keep hydrated.\nNote: This outdoor event is weathe
r-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or pre
cipitation.\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T193000
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star
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\n
Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat
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\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b
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