RSVP here.

Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the uni verse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udva r-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the clu b or own any astronomical equipment to attend.

The ev ent will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please p ark your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observin g site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.

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Shortly before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sk y!
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Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the weathe r. Please check the forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cel lophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and pl an on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and ma y be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183757@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Kandi Mitchell- Outreach Coordinator\; outreach@novac.com\; https:/ /airandspace.si.edu/visit/events DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to cloud and rain forecasts. Please see our next event posting for May at Udvar Hazy!\nRSVP here.\nMe mbers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe throug h the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Cente r in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nThe event will take place on the bus p arking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lo t and follow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a remi nder\, parking after 4pm is free.\nShortly before sunset\, feel free to in spect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Ha ve a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be h appy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the nig ht sky!\nDon’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather. Please check the forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the da rker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying t he entire evening or as long as the weather allows.\nNote: This outdoor ev ent is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T223000 LOCATION:Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chan tilly\, VA 20151 SEQUENCE:184476 SUMMARY:Cancelled – Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
This event has been cancelled due to cloud and rain forecasts. Pl ease see our next event posting for May at Udvar Hazy!
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RSV P here.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC voluntee rs at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not ne ed to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
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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 main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.
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Shortly before s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
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Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather. Please check the forecast. For lighting\, c over a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along w ater to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud co ver or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183776@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Kandi Mitchell- Outreach Coordinator\; outreach@novac.com\; https:/ /airandspace.si.edu/visit/events 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 memb er of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nThe event wil l take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicl e in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.\nShortly before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual e quipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enj oy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather. Please check the forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydra ted and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allow s.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled bec ause of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T223000 LOCATION:Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chan tilly\, VA 20151 SEQUENCE:183780 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe th rough the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy C enter in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
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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 f rom the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.
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Shortly 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!
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Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather. Pleas e check the forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on st aying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be can celled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-184722@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Kandi Mitchell- Outreach Coordinator\; outreach@novac.com\; https:/ /airandspace.si.edu/visit/events 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 memb er of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nThe event wil l take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicl e in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.\nShortly before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual e quipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enj oy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather. Please check the forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydra ted and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allow s.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled bec ause of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T223000 LOCATION:Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chan tilly\, VA 20151 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-13/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe th rough the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy C enter in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
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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 f rom the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.
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Shortly 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!
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Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather. Pleas e check the forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on st aying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be can celled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-184725@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Kandi Mitchell- Outreach Coordinator\; outreach@novac.com\; https:/ /airandspace.si.edu/visit/events 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 memb er of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nThe event wil l take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicl e in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.\nShortly before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual e quipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enj oy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather. Please check the forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydra ted and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allow s.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled bec ause of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T220000 LOCATION:Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center @ 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chan tilly\, VA 20151 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-14/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe th rough the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy C enter in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
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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 f rom the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.
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Shortly 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!
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Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather. Pleas e check the forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on st aying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be can celled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-184721@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to weather effects of Tropical Storm Ophelia\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T213000 SEQUENCE:184990 SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C enter Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-15/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Cancelled due to weather effects of Tropical Storm Ophe lia
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-184728@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available 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 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-16/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithso nian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a membe r of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes wil l be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. No other personal telescopes are permitted at th e event.
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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.
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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!
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please ch eck the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red celloph 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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-184729@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available 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 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T193000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-17/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithso nian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a membe r of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes wil l be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. No other personal telescopes are permitted at th e event.
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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.
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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!
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please ch eck the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red celloph 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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-184730@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Cancelled: This event has been cancelled due to clouds and rai n in the forecast. \nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithso nian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a membe r of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes wil l be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. No other personal telescopes are permitted at th e 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 the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm i s free.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC ’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dress war mly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydra ted and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allow s.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled bec ause of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T190000 SEQUENCE:185472 SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C enter Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-18/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Cancelled: This event has been cancelled due to clouds and rain in the forecast.
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M embers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe throu gh the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Cent er in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own a ny astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the S mithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Clu b. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.
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The event will take place on the bus parking lo t of the museum. Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a remin der\, parking after 4pm is free.
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Before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’ s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be p repared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather foreca st. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the be tter). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire e vening or as long as the weather allows.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185285@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Jan 20 event cancelled due to forecast temps and winds.\nMember s of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through th e telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any as tronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smiths onian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.\nN o other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will ta ke 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.\nBefore sunset\, fe el free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum st aff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonde rs of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weath er forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the dark er the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.\nNote: This outdoor even t is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud c over or precipitation.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T193000 SEQUENCE:185595 SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-19/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Jan 20 event cancelled due to forecast temps and winds.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteer s at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not ne ed to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
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No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event .
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The event will tak e place on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your veh icle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.
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Before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a c osmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy t o help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky !
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Pl ease check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-d ependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precip itation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185287@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to weather. \nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telesco pes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantill y\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomica l equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.\nNo 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 in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the main entranc e. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.\nBefore sunset\, feel free t o inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field . Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather foreca st. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the be tter). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire e vening or as long as the weather allows.\nNote: This outdoor event is weat her-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or p recipitation.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C enter Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-20/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
This event has been cancelled due to weather.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteer s at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not ne ed to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
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No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event .
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The event will tak e place on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your veh icle in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.
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Before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a c osmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy t o help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky !
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Pl ease check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-d ependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precip itation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185288@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to weather. \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 astronomical equi pment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-a pproved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.\nNo other persona l 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 visit ors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to insp ect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be hap py to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. Fo r 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.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-de pendent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipi tation.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C enter Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-21/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
This event is cancelled due to weather.
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Members of the public are invited to view t he wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at t he 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. Tele scopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
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No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.
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The event will take plac e on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle i n the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the ma in entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.
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Before sunset\, feel free to inspect the di fferent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cello phane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-depende nt and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitatio n.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185611@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: !!!!! Due to toda y’s inclimate weather and high winds the Air and Space Museum has cancelle d this event. !!!!!\n \nRSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.\nNo other personal telescopes a re permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place on the bus parking l ot of the museum. Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and fo llow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, p arking after 4pm is free.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the differ ent telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic ques tion? 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!\nDon’t f orget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, c over a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along w ater to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and ma y be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T220000 SEQUENCE:185841 SUMMARY:CANCELLED – Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-23/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
!!!!! Due to today’s inclimate weather and high winds the Air and Space Museum has canc elled this event. !!!!!
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RSVP here.
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Member s of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through th e telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any as tronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smiths onian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
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No other personal telesc opes are permitted at the event.
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The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museu m. Please park your vehicle in the main visitors lot and follow si gns to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.
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Before sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual e quipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enj oy the wonders of the night sky!
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D on’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighti ng\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring a long water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as l ong as the weather allows.
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Note: T his outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of sig nificant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185828@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20240413T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T230000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:185834 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-at-sweet-r un-state-park/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185289@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. \nMe mbers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe throug h the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Cente r in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own an y astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Sm ithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club .\nNo other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\nThe event wil l take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicl e in the main visitors lot and follow signs to the observing site from the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.\nBefore sunset\ , feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museu m staff will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the w onders of the night sky!\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the w eather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant clo ud cover or precipitation.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-22/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
This event has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. \n
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunt eers 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 atte nd. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved membe rs of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
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No other personal telescopes are permitted at the ev ent.
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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 fr om the main entrance. As a reminder\, parking after 4pm is free.\n
Before sunset\, feel free to inspe ct the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happ y to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
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Don’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.\n
Note: This outdoor event is weather -dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or prec ipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185829@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20240511T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T230000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-at-sweet-r un-state-park-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185982@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available 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 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-26/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
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Members of the public are invited 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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cov er or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185830@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20240810T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T230000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-at-sweet-r un-state-park-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185983@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available 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 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-27/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithso nian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a membe r of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes wil l be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. No other personal telescopes are permitted at th e event.
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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.
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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!
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please ch eck the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red celloph 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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185831@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20240907T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T230000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-at-sweet-r un-state-park-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185981@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available 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 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Observe the Moon Night @ Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Cente r URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/international-observe-the-moon-nigh t-smithsonian-udvar-hazy-center/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
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Members of the public are invited 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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cov er or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185832@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20241005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T210000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-at-sweet-r un-state-park-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185980@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available 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 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-25/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithso nian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a membe r of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes wil l be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. No other personal telescopes are permitted at th e event.
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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.
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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!
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please ch eck the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red celloph 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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185979@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available 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 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T193000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-24/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
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Members of the public are invited 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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cov er or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186680@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available 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 SEQUENCE:186736 SUMMARY:Canceled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Ce nter Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-28/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
This event has been canceled due to weather.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC voluntee rs at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not n eed 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 bu s 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186681@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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 nter Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-29/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
This event has been canceled due to weather.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonia n’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member o f the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will b e provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No o ther personal telescopes are permitted at the event.
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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.
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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!
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lig hting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Brin g along water to keep hydrated.
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No te: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because o f significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186682@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20250308T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-30/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186674@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20250322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T220000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186683@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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 Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-31/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186675@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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 0132 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186684@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20250510T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-32/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186685@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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 Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-33/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186686@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available 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 Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-34/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
This event has been cancelled by Udvar for worsening forecast condi tions.
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Members of the public are i nvited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approve d members of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent a nd may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186687@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20250802T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T223000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-35/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186676@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20250816T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T223000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186688@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to rain in the forecast.\nMem bers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smi thsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other personal telesco pes are permitted at the event.\nThe event will take place on the bus park ing lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south end of the ma 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 e 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 flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent an d may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n \n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T220000 SEQUENCE:187490 SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C enter Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-36/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
This event has been cancelled due to rain in the forecast.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOV AC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. Y ou do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipmen t to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-appro ved members of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at t he event.
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The event will take plac e on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle a t the south end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights t o the observing site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free.
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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 dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
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Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please chec k the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophan e (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186677@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20250927T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T213000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186689@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20251004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-37/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186678@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20251018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T210000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186690@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT: 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 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T203000 SEQUENCE:187845 SUMMARY:Cancelled: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy C enter Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-38/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
This event has been cancelled for November 1st. \n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186679@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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 0132 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186691@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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 enter Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-39/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
This event has been cancelled due to weather forecast.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. 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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188035@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Event cancelled due to forecasted snow storm.
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Members of the public are invited to view the wonders o f the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsoni 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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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N ote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188037@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188083@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20260314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T220000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:188084 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188040@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20260328T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T220000 SEQUENCE:188041 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-42/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188085@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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 0132 SEQUENCE:188086 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188042@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20260425T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T223000 SEQUENCE:188043 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-43/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188044@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20260523T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T223000 SEQUENCE:188045 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-44/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188087@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20260718T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T223000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:188088 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188046@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20260725T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T223000 SEQUENCE:188047 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-45/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188089@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20260808T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T223000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:188090 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188048@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20260822T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T220000 SEQUENCE:188049 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-46/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188091@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20260905T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T213000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:188092 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188050@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20260919T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T213000 SEQUENCE:188051 SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space- museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party-47/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188093@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20261003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T210000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:188094 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188052@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20261017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T210000 SEQUENCE:188053 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-48/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188095@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20261114T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T193000 LOCATION:Sweet Run State Park @ 11661 Harpers Ferry Road\, Hillsboro\, VA 2 0132 SEQUENCE:188096 SUMMARY:Earth and Sky Adventures URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/earth-and-sky-adventures-13/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Earth and S ky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evenin g hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Re d barn). This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the N orthern Virginia Astronomy Club. See link below for scheduled times\, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for any questions.
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Sweet Run State Park
\n< /BODY> X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Sweet Run END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188054@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20261121T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T193000 SEQUENCE:188055 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-49/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Udvar-Hazy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188056@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260308T034739Z 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:20261212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T193000 SEQUENCE:188057 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-50/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/Udvar-Hazy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-300x163.jpg\;300\;163\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Udvar-Hazy-1024x556.jpg\; 1024\;556\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ud var-Hazy-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1389\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited t o view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunte ers 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 atten d. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved member s of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.\n
The event will take place on the b us 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.
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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!
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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.
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Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may b e cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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