<
/div>RSVP here.
\nJoin NOVAC membe rs who will be on hand to share views of the night sky.
\nActivitie s during Astronomy Day will include a telescope meet and greet\, solar obs erving\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other demonstration s.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensiv e astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ci garette smoke and bug spray. Pets should also not be brought onto the obse rving field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring them along\, e ven if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\nFor lighting\, cover a flas hlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to kee p hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weathe r allows. Please dim your vehicles headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier Cou nty resident. However the event itself is completely free. NOVAC members a re admitted free upon presentation of a membership card (available from th e members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would l ike to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
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Head over to the Astronomy Day page for more information.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Astronomy Day\,Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183612@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atten d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl ights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-81/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe t hrough the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore su nset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equi pment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the n ight sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope o wner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensiv e astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ci garette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fl ashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to k eep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weat her allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s head lights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant clo ud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183613@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atten d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl ights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-82/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe t hrough the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore su nset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equi pment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the n ight sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope o wner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensiv e astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ci garette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fl ashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to k eep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weat her allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s head lights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant clo ud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183614@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atten d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl ights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-83/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe t hrough the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore su nset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equi pment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the n ight sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope o wner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensiv e astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ci garette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fl ashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to k eep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weat her allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s head lights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant clo ud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183628@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN 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. You do not need to be a member of the club or own a ny astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After s unset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder pl ease ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember \, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are se rvice animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather fo recast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker th e better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the enti re evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark \, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:CANCELED – C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-85/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the univ erse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a m ember of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBef ore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visua l equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers w ill be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forg et to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cove r a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along wate r to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as th e weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’ s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This ou tdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significa nt cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183616@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nJoin NOVAC members who will be on hand to share vie ws of the night sky.\nActivities during Star Gaze will include a telescope meet and greet\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observin g\, and other demonstrations.\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the view s of objects through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should also not be b rought onto the observing field.\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring t hem along\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.\nFor lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. Please dim your vehicles headlights when arriving and depa rting.\nCrockett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier Coun ty resident. However the event itself is completely free. NOVAC members ar e admitted free upon presentation of a membership card (available from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would li ke to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.\nNote: This event is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to overcast or precipitation.\nFor more information\, se e our Star Gaze page. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T230000 GEO:+38.622843;-77.720484 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
\nJoin NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze will include a telescope meet and greet\ , solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other de monstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of obje cts through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner bef ore using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them arou nd expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sens itive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should also not be brought on to the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is ne cessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring the m along\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\nFor 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. Please dim your vehicles headlights when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a F auquier County resident. However the event itself is completely free. NOVA C members are admitted free upon presentation of a membership card (availa ble from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is weathe r dependent and may be cancelled due to overcast or precipitation.
\nFor more information\, see our Star Gaze page.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183615@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atten d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl ights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T220000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-84/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nRSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe t hrough the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore su nset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equi pment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the n ight sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope o wner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensiv e astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ci garette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fl ashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to k eep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weat her allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s head lights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant clo ud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185511@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atten d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl ights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T220000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-80/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe t hrough the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore su nset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equi pment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the n ight sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope o wner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensiv e astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ci garette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fl ashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to k eep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weat her allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s head lights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant clo ud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-183629@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atten d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl ights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T220000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-86/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe t hrough the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore su nset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equi pment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the n ight sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope o wner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensiv e astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ci garette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fl ashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to k eep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weat her allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s head lights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant clo ud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185514@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to the weather. \nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the tel escopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to i nspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. H ave a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. A fter sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a remin der please ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please mo nitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Re member\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weat her forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the dar ker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying th e entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving afte r dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel p arking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be canc elled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read th e C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:185535 SUMMARY:CANCELLED: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-87/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
This event has been cancelled due to the weather.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a membe r of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual eq uipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expens ive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observi ng field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget t o dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the we ather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s he adlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoo r event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant c loud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185517@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to weather. \nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any a stronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosm ic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunse t be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, t elescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets shou ld not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are servic e animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather foreca st. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the be tter). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire e vening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, p lease dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot .\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled beca use of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Cro ckett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-88/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
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. You do not need to be a membe r of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual eq uipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expens ive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observi ng field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget t o dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the we ather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s he adlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoo r event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant c loud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185518@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to the weather. \nMembers of the pu blic are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescope s of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own a ny astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After s unset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder pl ease ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember \, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are se rvice animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather fo recast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker th e better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the enti re evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark \, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-89/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
This event is cancelled due to the weather.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the univ erse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a m ember of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBef ore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visua l equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers w ill be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forg et to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cove r a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along wate r to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as th e weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’ s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This ou tdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significa nt cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185519@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atten d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl ights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-90/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
\nMembe rs of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through t he telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the c lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, f eel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy t o help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky !
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner bef ore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astron omical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field a s well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress wa rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr ated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allo ws. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights a s you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. C rockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185520@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Astronomy Day Coordinator\; astronomy-day@novac.com\; http://www.no vac.com/wp/outreach/astronomyday/ DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to heavy cloud forecast for J une 1st.\nJoin NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the nig ht sky.\nActivities during Astronomy Day will include a telescope meet and greet\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and o ther demonstrations.\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of obje cts through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner bef ore using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them arou nd expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sens itive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should also not be brought on to the observing field.\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring them along \, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.\nFor lighting\, cover a flashli ght in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep h ydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather a llows. Please dim your vehicles headlights when arriving and departing.\nC rockett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County reside nt. However the event itself is completely free. NOVAC members are admitte d free upon presentation of a membership card (available from the members- only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to bec ome one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in o nly a few minutes.\nNote: This event is weather-dependent and may be cance lled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\n \nHead over to the Astronomy Day page for more information. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T230000 SEQUENCE:185890 SUMMARY:Cancelled: Astronomy Day URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/astronomy-day-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/gregandkids-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp /wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gregandkids-300x213.png\;300\;213\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gregandkids.png\;938\;6 68\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
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/div>This event has been cancelled due to heavy cloud forecast for Jun e 1st.
\nJoin NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the night sky.
\nActivities during Astronomy Day will include a tel escope meet and greet\, solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky ob serving\, and other demonstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and e njoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the field. Pl ease ask the owner before using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, tele scope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should also not be brought onto the observing field.
\nNo astronomy experie nce or equipment is necessary to attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring them along\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\nFor lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. Please dim your vehicles headli ghts when arriving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charges $7 per veh icle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. However the event itself is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon presentation of a m embership card (available from the members-only section of the website). I f you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote : This event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signific ant cloud cover or precipitation.
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Head over to the Astronomy Day page for more information.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Astronomy Day\,Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185522@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atten d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl ights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:186075 SUMMARY:***Cancelled*** C.M. Crockett Public Night – cancelled due to heavy cloud cover and possible thunder storms URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-92/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nRSVP here.
\nMembe rs of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through t he telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the c lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, f eel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy t o help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky !
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner bef ore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astron omical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field a s well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress wa rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr ated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allo ws. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights a s you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. C rockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185523@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to potential thunderstorms. \nMembers of the publ ic are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect t he different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a co smic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sun set be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder plea se ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor yo ur children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sh ould not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are serv ice animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather fore cast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking l ot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled be cause of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. C rockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-93/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Cancelled due to potential thunderstorms.
\nMem bers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night s ky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlig ht in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hy drated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather al lows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cov er or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185524@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Event cancelled due to clouds. \nMembers of the public are invi ted to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC vo lunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomic al equipment to attend.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the differen t telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic questi on? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prep ared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask perm ission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals ).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For l ighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Br ing along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of si gnificant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Pag e for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-94/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Event cancelled due to clouds.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telesc opes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or ow n any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the fiel d. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help yo u. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner before using . Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical eq uipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (u nless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Ple ase check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red c ellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If yo u’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you app roach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather- dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or preci pitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett P age for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185526@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atten d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl ights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-95/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
\nMembe rs of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through t he telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the c lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, f eel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy t o help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky !
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner bef ore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astron omical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field a s well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress wa rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr ated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allo ws. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights a s you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. C rockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185525@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the ni ght sky.\nActivities during Star Gaze will include meeting with astronomer s who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, sola r observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other demonstr ations.\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner before using a t elescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ciga rette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the observing field .\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you hav e your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it ’s just a pair of binoculars.\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adap tation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arriving and departing.\nCrocke tt Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. T he event itself is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon p resentation of a membership card (available from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few min utes.\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcas t skies the speaker sessions will start at 4 pm.\nFor more information\, s ee our Star Gaze page. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T230000 GEO:+38.622843;-77.720484 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:186238 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the nig ht sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze will include meeting with astr onomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\ , solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other de monstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of obje cts through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner bef ore using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them arou nd expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sens itive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the ob serving field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary t o attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observi ng gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\nFor preserving e veryone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophan e (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arri ving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itself is completely free. NOVA C members are admitted free upon presentation of a membership card (availa ble from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain o r shine. In the event of rain or overcast skies the speaker sessions will start at 4 pm.
\nFor more information\, see our Star Gaze page.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186693@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the ni ght sky.\nActivities during Star Gaze will include meeting with astronomer s who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, sola r observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other demonstr ations.\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner before using a t elescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ciga rette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the observing field .\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you hav e your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it ’s just a pair of binoculars.\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adap tation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arriving and departing.\nCrocke tt Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. T he event itself is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon p resentation of a membership card (available from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few min utes.\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcas t skies the speaker sessions will start at 4 pm.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T230000 GEO:+38.622843;-77.720484 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the nig ht sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze will include meeting with astr onomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\ , solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other de monstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of obje cts through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner bef ore using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them arou nd expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sens itive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the ob serving field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary t o attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observi ng gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\nFor preserving e veryone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophan e (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arri ving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itself is completely free. NOVA C members are admitted free upon presentation of a membership card (availa ble from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain o r shine. In the event of rain or overcast skies the speaker sessions will start at 4 pm.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-185527@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:RSVP here.\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonde rs of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to atten d.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and othe r visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astron omers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the won ders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the teles cope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around ex pensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the obs erving field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to d ress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a fla shlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to ke ep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weath er allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headl ights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-96/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
RSVP here.
\nMembe rs of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through t he telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the c lub or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, f eel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy t o help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky !
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner bef ore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astron omical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field a s well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress wa rmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydr ated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allo ws. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights a s you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. C rockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186639@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-91/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186640@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T203000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-97/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186641@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T210000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-98/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186642@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to weather.\n \nMembers of the publ ic are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect t he different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a co smic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sun set be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder plea se ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor yo ur children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sh ould not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are serv ice animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather fore cast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking l ot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled be cause of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. C rockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:186936 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-99/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nThis event is cancelled due to weather.
\n\n
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of th e universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astrono mers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wond ers of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aro und expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sen sitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto t he observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’ t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\ , cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring alon g water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your ve hicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: T his outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of sig nificant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186692@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Astronomy Day Coordinator\; astronomy-day@novac.com\; http://www.no vac.com/wp/outreach/astronomyday/ DESCRIPTION:Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day!\nYou’re invited to an exciting ev ening under the stars with NOVAC members at Astronomy Day! Explore the won ders of the night sky through a variety of telescopes and enjoy engaging a ctivities including:\n• Solar observing\n• Guided sky tour\n• Night sky ob serving\n• Astronomy Presentations\nWhether you’re a beginner or a seasone d observer\, all are welcome—no experience or equipment needed. If you hav e binoculars or your own telescope\, feel free to bring them along.\nPleas e Note:\n• Always ask before using someone else’s equipment.\n• Keep a clo se eye on children around telescopes.\n• Avoid bug spray and smoking near the observing area.\n• Pets are not allowed on the observing field.\nTo pr eserve night vision\, bring a red flashlight and dim your vehicle’s headli ghts when arriving or leaving. Stay hydrated and plan to enjoy the evening as long as weather permits.\nLocation: Crockett Park\nParking Fee: $10 pe r vehicle (non-Fauquier County residents)\nEvent Admission: Free!\nNOVAC M embers: Free parking with valid membership card (printable from the member s-only section)\nInterested in joining NOVAC? Sign up online and get your membership card in minutes!\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n \n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T230000 LOCATION:10066 Rogues Road\, Midland VA 22728-2145 SEQUENCE:186972 SUMMARY:Astronomy Day – Cancelled due to forecasted 42 mph wind gusts URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/astronomy-day-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/gregandkids-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/wp /wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gregandkids-300x213.png\;300\;213\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gregandkids.png\;938\;6 68\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
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/div>Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day!
\nYou’re invited to an exciting evening under the stars with NOVAC m embers at Astronomy Day! Explore the wonders of the night sky through a va riety of telescopes and enjoy engaging activities including:
\n• Solar observing
\n• Guided sky tour
\n• Night sky observing
\n• Astronomy Presentations\n
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned observer\, all a re welcome—no experience or equipment needed. If you have binoculars or yo ur own telescope\, feel free to bring them along.
\nPl ease Note:
\n• Always ask before using someone else’s equipment.
\n• Keep a close eye on children aroun d telescopes.
\n• Avoid bug spray and smoking near the ob serving area.
\n• Pets are not allowed on the observing f ield.
\nTo preserve night vision\, bring a red flashlight and dim your vehicle’s headlights when arriving or leaving. Stay hydrated and plan to enjoy the evening as long as weather permits.
\nLocation: Crockett Park
\nParking Fee: $10 per vehicle (non-Fauqu ier County residents)
\nEvent Admission: Free!
\nNOVAC Members: Free parking with valid membership card (printable from the me mbers-only section)
\nInterested in joining NOVAC? Sign u p online and get your membership card in minutes!
\nWe lo ok forward to seeing you there!
\n\n
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Astronomy Day\,Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186643@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-100/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186644@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:*** cancelled *** due to cloud cover and potential lightening tonight. Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the univ erse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a m ember of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore sun set\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equip ment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the ni ght sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner bef ore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astron omical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field a s well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. P lease check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated an d plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you a pproach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-depen dent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitat ion.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:187208 SUMMARY:***cancelled *** C.M. Crockett Public Night *** cancelled*** URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-101/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\n*** cancelled *** due to cloud cover and potential lightenin g tonight. Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nB efore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other vis ual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the tel escope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensiti ve to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the o bserving field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t fo rget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, co ver a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along wa ter to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicl e’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signifi cant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186645@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:187369 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-102/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186646@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-103/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186647@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to weather.\n \nMembers of the publ ic are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect t he different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a co smic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sun set be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder plea se ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor yo ur children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets sh ould not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are serv ice animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather fore cast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking l ot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled be cause of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M. C rockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T220000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:187576 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-104/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nThis event is cancelled due to weather.
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Mem bers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night s ky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlig ht in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hy drated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather al lows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cov er or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-187177@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the ni ght sky.\nActivities during Star Gaze will include meeting with astronomer s who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, sola r observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other demonstr ations.\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner before using a t elescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ciga rette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the observing field .\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you hav e your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it ’s just a pair of binoculars.\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adap tation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arriving and departing.\nCrocke tt Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. T he event itself is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon p resentation of a membership card (available from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few min utes.\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcas t skies the speaker sessions will start at 6 pm.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:187729 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the nig ht sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze will include meeting with astr onomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\ , solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other de monstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of obje cts through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner bef ore using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them arou nd expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sens itive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the ob serving field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary t o attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observi ng gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\nFor preserving e veryone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophan e (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arri ving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itself is completely free. NOVA C members are admitted free upon presentation of a membership card (availa ble from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain o r shine. In the event of rain or overcast skies the speaker sessions will start at 6 pm.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186648@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T200000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-105/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-186649@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T200000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-106/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188058@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Event cancelled due to forecasted snow storm.\nMembers of the p ublic are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescop es of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspec t the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder p lease ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment. Remembe r\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are s ervice animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather f orecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker t he better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the ent ire evening or as long as the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dar k\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parkin g lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.\nPlease read the C.M . Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T203000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188150 SUMMARY:Cancelled: C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-107/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nEvent cancelled due to forecasted snow storm.
\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the clu b or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, fee l free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on t he field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!< /p>\n
As a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner befor e using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronom ical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarette sm oke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warm ly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight i n red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrat ed and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows . If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: This outdoor event is w eather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover o r precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Cro ckett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188060@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T203000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188061 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-108/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188062@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T210000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188063 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-109/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188064@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Laird Taylor - NOVAC Coordinator\; lairdtaylor@mac.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188065 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-110/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188066@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Scott Maile - NOVAC Coordinator\; scottamaile@gmail.com\; http://ww w.novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188067 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-111/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188068@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Scott Maile - Site Coordinator\; scottamaile@gmail.com\; http://www .novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188069 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-112/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188070@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Scott Maile - NOVAC Coordinator\; scottamaile@gmail.com\; http://ww w.novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T223000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188071 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-113/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188072@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Scott Maile - NOVAC Coordinator\; scottamaile@gmail.com\; http://ww w.novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T220000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188073 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-114/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188078@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035905Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Annual Event\,Public Night\,Special Event CONTACT:Stargaze Coordinator\; stargaze@novac.com\; http://www.novac.com/wp /outreach/stargaze/ DESCRIPTION:Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the ni ght sky.\nActivities during Star Gaze will include meeting with astronomer s who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\, sola r observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other demonstr ations.\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of objects through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner before using a t elescope. If you have young children\, please watch them around expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to ciga rette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the observing field .\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary to attend. If you hav e your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observing gear\, even if it ’s just a pair of binoculars.\nFor preserving everyone’s dark sky eye adap tation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arriving and departing.\nCrocke tt Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. T he event itself is completely free. NOVAC members are admitted free upon p resentation of a membership card (available from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few min utes.\nNote: This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain or overcas t skies the speaker sessions will start at 6 pm.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T230000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188724 SUMMARY:Star Gaze URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/star-gaze-13/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012 /12/pointkids_dob-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.com/ wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob-300x223.png\;300\;223\;1\,larg e\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pointkids_dob.png\; 850\;632\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nJoin NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the nig ht sky.
\nActivities during Star Gaze will include meeting with astr onomers who will share their knowledge and show you their astro equipment\ , solar observing\, a guided sky tour\, night sky observing\, and other de monstrations.
\nFeel free to walk around and enjoy the views of obje cts through a variety of telescopes on the field. Please ask the owner bef ore using a telescope. If you have young children\, please watch them arou nd expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sens itive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets are not permitted onto the ob serving field.
\nNo astronomy experience or equipment is necessary t o attend. If you have your own equipment\, feel free to bring your observi ng gear\, even if it’s just a pair of binoculars.
\nFor preserving e veryone’s dark sky eye adaptation\, cover your flashlight in red cellophan e (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening. Please dim your vehicle’s headlights when arri ving and departing.
\nCrockett Park charges $7 per vehicle if you’re not a Fauquier County resident. The event itself is completely free. NOVA C members are admitted free upon presentation of a membership card (availa ble from the members-only section of the website). If you’re not a member but would like to become one\, you can join the club online and print your membership card in only a few minutes.
\nNote: This event is rain o r shine. In the event of rain or overcast skies the speaker sessions will start at 6 pm.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett\,Star Gaze END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188074@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035906Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Scott Maile - NOVAC Coordinator\; scottamaile@gmail.com\; http://ww w.novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T200000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188075 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-115/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-188076@www.novac.com/wp DTSTAMP:20260421T035906Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Public Night\,Site Available CONTACT:Scott Maile - NOVAC Coordinator\; scottamaile@gmail.com\; http://ww w.novac.com/wp/observing/c-m-crockett-park/ DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the un iverse through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.\nBefore s unset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equ ipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will b e happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky!\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner b efore using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astr onomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensitive to cigarett e smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in r ed cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long as the weather allows. I f you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehicle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dep endent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipit ation.\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T200000 LOCATION:C.M. Crockett Park @ 10066 Rogues Road\, Midland\, VA 22728\, USA SEQUENCE:188077 SUMMARY:C.M. Crockett Public Night URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/blog/event/c-m-crockett-public-night-116/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013 /01/crockett20170715-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.novac.c om/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1 \,large\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/crockett20170 715-1024x683.jpg\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://www.novac.com/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/01/crockett20170715-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMembers of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.
\nBefore sunset\, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other v isual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronome rs will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonder s of the night sky!
\nAs a reminder please ask permission from the t elescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re aroun d expensive astronomical equipment. Remember\, telescope mirrors are sensi tive to cigarette smoke and bug spray. Pets should not be brought onto the observing field as well (unless they are service animals).
\nDon’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting\, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated and plan on staying the entire evening or as long a s the weather allows. If you’re arriving after dark\, please dim your vehi cle’s headlights as you approach the gravel parking lot.
\nNote: Thi s outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of signi ficant cloud cover or precipitation.
\nPlease read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Crockett END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR