NOVAC is joining GMU’s Arlington campus with a campus stargazing event, Saturday, April 9th from 7:30pm to 9pm. We still need additional volunteers so if you’re interested in helping with this event, please send a note to: outreach@novac.com. [Read More]
George Mason University, Arlington Campus Night Sky Viewing
- Date(s): Saturday, April 9; 8pm to 9:30pm
- Location: Arlington, VA- Outdoor plaza in front of Van Metre Hall, Schar School of Policy and Government (3351 Fairfax Dr.)
- Audience: Members of the public.
- Volunteer Role:
- Share telescope views of the First Quarter Moon and other bright objects under urban skies.
- Volunteers can park right in front of the plaza on Fairfax Dr. Alternatively, volunteers may also drop off equipment at the plaza (staff will be on-hand to help unload and watch equipment) and park in the Van Metre Hall parking garage. Garage parking will be validated for volunteers.
- Special Notes:
- Although this event is hosted by GMU- Arlington, the organizers will be inviting members of the public to stop by.
- Pandemic Precautions:
- This is an outdoor event so masks are optional.
- Contacts: Alvin Manalo, NOVAC Outreach Coordinator, at outreach@novac.com, and Sophie Gorshenin, GMU Arlington Programming and Administrative Coordinator, at sgorshen@gmu.edu.
