Key information for official sites with agreements:

  • Camp High Road is open unless specified on Camp High Road specific page
  • C.M. Crockett is open only during periods specified on the Crockett specific page
  • Meadowkirk observing requires explicit permission.  See Meadowkirk page for details
  • Sky Meadows State Park is open for vetted volunteers only unless posted on the Sky Meadows specific page
  • Spruce Knob Mountain Center:  See site specific page or contact site coordinator for availability
Aug
30
Mon
Open Crockett Member Observing @ C.M. Crockett Park
Aug 30 – Sep 13 all-day

Open Observing Window for C.M. Crockett Park

🌗 Last Quarter Moon
Aug 30 @ 3:13 am – 3:13 am
Sep
3
Fri
Almost Heaven Star Party 2021 @ Spruce Knob Mountain Center
Sep 3 – Sep 7 all-day

NOVAC’s annual Almost Heaven Star Party, held at the beautiful and dark Spruce Knob Mountain Center, near Spruce Knob, West Virginia. Visit the official AHSP site for more information and reservations!

Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Sep 3 – Sep 4 all-day

Rappahannock County Park is open to members and the public by permit only every Friday and Saturday night. For information about obtaining a permit, contact Torney Van Acker at torney630@gmail.com.

Sep
4
Sat
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Sep 4 – Sep 5 all-day

Rappahannock County Park is open to members and the public by permit only every Friday and Saturday night. For information about obtaining a permit, contact Torney Van Acker at torney630@gmail.com.

C.M. Crockett Public Night @ C.M. Crockett Park
Sep 4 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

 

Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.

 

Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park
Sep 4 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

NOVAC supports this event by providing remote telescope viewing capabilities to visitors in order to ensure safe social distancing.

  • Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.), behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence.
  • Participation will be limited to 100 people (including staff and volunteers).
  • Social distancing is required and face masks are strongly encouraged.

Please visit the official website for more details.

Sep
6
Mon
🌑 New Moon
Sep 6 @ 8:52 pm – 8:52 pm
Sep
10
Fri
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Sep 10 – Sep 11 all-day

Rappahannock County Park is open to members and the public by permit only every Friday and Saturday night. For information about obtaining a permit, contact Torney Van Acker at torney630@gmail.com.

Sep
11
Sat
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Sep 11 – Sep 12 all-day

Rappahannock County Park is open to members and the public by permit only every Friday and Saturday night. For information about obtaining a permit, contact Torney Van Acker at torney630@gmail.com.