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SUMMARY:February General Meeting: Dr. Matthew Knight presents "The surprising value of comet morphology"
DESCRIPTION:All NOVAC members\, guests\, and the public are welcome to attend—no RSVP required.  You can attend the meeting virtually via Google Meet. Sign on at 4 pm to connect with fellow astronomers. The meeting starts at 4:30 with club information and general announcements. Program speaker starts at 5:00 pm. \n\n\n\nDrawings of comets’ appearances date back at least two thousand years\, making the study of comet ‘morphology’ among the oldest endeavors in all of astronomy. While many newer techniques have been invented to study comets\, assessment of their morphology continues to hold scientific value today. Dr. Knight will discuss how he uses specialized ‘narrowband’ comet filters on modestly sized telescopes to infer properties of the nuclei of active comets. Such work has occasionally yielded novel insights which are difficult or impossible to constrain using other techniques. He will also discuss how similar work can be conducted using off-the-shelf filters on non-professional telescopes\, even from sea level in the Washington D.C. area.
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/event/february-general-meeting-dr-matthew-knight-presents-the-surprising-value-of-comet-morphology/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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SUMMARY:Sky Meadows Astronomy for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visitors. \n\n\n\n\nSky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.)\, behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.\n\n\n\nThe event’s programs will take place rain or shine.\n\n\n\nImportant note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour after event start time. Please plan to arrive before then.\n\n\n\n\nPlease visit the official website for more details.
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/event/sky-meadows-astronomy-for-everyone/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Sky Meadows State Park\, 11012 Edmonds Ln\, Delaplane\, VA\, 20144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Night
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC.  No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event. \n\n\n\nThe event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder\, parking during the event is free. \n\n\n\nHave a cosmic question? One of NOVAC’s astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets dark\, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky! \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nNote: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.
URL:https://www.novac.com/wp/event/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-udvar-hazy-center-star-party/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\, Udvar-Hazy Center\, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Night
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