Although the weather looks promising for tomorrow night cloudwise, weather earlier in the day includes sleet, icy rain and snow. Moreover, freezing temperatures at Crockett will ensue throughout the evening hours. So, regretfully, we've decided out of an abundance of caution to cancel the public event at Crockett for tomorrow night.
Come one, come all to the annual fall event at C.M. Crockett Park from 3-11pm. Fun will be had! Checkout the Star Gaze page on our site for more information as it get closer. Star Gaze webpage
Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day at Sky Meadows State Park on May 31, 2014. Come out at 3PM to observe the Sun! Stay until nightfall to see some planets and deep sky objects! Entrance to the park ends at 9pm no exceptions! Enjoy the wonderful views of the landscape and night sky from the flanks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. [...]
... For tonight. If the field conditions are too soggy, we can set up in/near the gravel parking lot or on the asphalt parking lot straight ahead from the entrance.
The Great Meadow public observing session is a go. Because the field is too wet to drive on, THE LOCATION FOR TONIGHT'S OBSERVING WILL BE IN THE GRAVEL PARKING LOT NEXT TO THE STADIUM. When you enter at the main gate, immediately turn right and go 1/10th of a mile and turn left into the parking lot. I will [...]
There is too much snow and ice on the field so the public night for Great Meadows this month is cancelled. The event calendar has been updated to reflect this change as well.
NOVAC invites you to the largest public star party in the Washington DC area. Learn about astronomy while enjoying the night sky with hundreds of telescopes, binoculars and homemade projects. Many experienced astronomers will be on hand to answer questions and share their knowledge. […]
We are stil looking for volunteers, so am asking that anyone with the least inclination to pitch in and do some relief work to come and do so! Especially needed are any members with solar scopes, or those who have interest in promoting IDA or other Dark Sky initiatives. The Mayfest is a full day of old-fashioned family fun, including live music, local vendors, food and drink, and even a pie-eating contest! For more information visit www.lovettsvillemayfest.com
The weather forecast is pretty (un)clear fortonight, so I'm canceling this event today. Just a heads up - next month is a double header, on SAT 15JUN we'll have solar observing in the afternoon and nighttime stargazing at night. So I'll be needing volunteers for both or either. Greg - I'm copying you on this [...]
The whole family will enjoy this free event! Activities include: safe views of the sun, fun games for kids, a guided tour of the night sky and spectacular views of the universe through club member’s telescopes. Special presentations in our big tent – Rain or Shine – “Just Do It! Getting Started in Astrophotography” by Bob [...]