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
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Meadowkirk Closed
Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open
@ Rappahannock County Park
Apr 30 – May 1 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.
Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open
@ Rappahannock County Park
May 1 – May 2 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.
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Public Monthly Meeting – The Last Stargazers
7:30 pm
Public Monthly Meeting – The Last Stargazers
@ Online via Google Meet
May 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 The Last Stargazers Dr. Emily Levesque Sunday, May 2, 2021 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST Online event meet.google.com/osh-bcyd-gti Monthly Meeting – Public Invited Abstract: A bird that mimicked a black hole. The astronomer that discovered microwave ovens. A telescope that got shot. The science of astronomy is filled with true stories (and tall tales) of the adventures[...]
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Open Crockett Member Observing
Open Crockett Member Observing
@ C.M. Crockett Park
May 4 – May 18 all-day
Open Observing Window for C.M. Crockett Park
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open
@ Rappahannock County Park
May 7 – May 8 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.
Spruce Knob Weekend
Spruce Knob Weekend
@ Spruce Knob Mountain Center
May 7 – May 10 all-day
Contact the NOVAC Site Coordinator for reservations – full information can be found on the Spruce Knob member info page.
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open
@ Rappahannock County Park
May 8 – May 9 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.
It’s On!- Great Meadow Public Night
5:00 pm
It’s On!- Great Meadow Public Night
@ Great Meadow
May 8 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 RSVP here. 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. From 5pm until sunset you can inspect different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field.[...]
It’s On!- Rappahannock County Park Public Night
8:00 pm
It’s On!- Rappahannock County Park Public Night
@ Rappahannock County Park
May 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 Join NOVAC and the Rappahannock County Park for a public observing session. Audience: Members of the public, astronomy club members. Feel free to bring along any friends and family. Volunteer Role: Bring binoculars or a telescope to share views of the planet Mars, galaxies and other deep sky objects. Presentations: NOVAC member will p a[...]
It’s On!- Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
8:00 pm
It’s On!- Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone
@ Sky Meadows State Park
May 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 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[...]
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open
@ Rappahannock County Park
May 14 – May 15 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.
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open
@ Rappahannock County Park
May 15 – May 16 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.
Astronomy Day
3:00 pm
Astronomy Day
@ C.M. Crockett Park
May 15 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Head over to the Astronomy Day page for more information.
Astronomy Day
5:00 pm
Astronomy Day
@ C.M. Crockett Park
May 15 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 Event is confirmed! See you tonight! RSVP here. Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the night sky including Mars, star clusters, the Milky Way, and many other deep sky objects. Activities during Astronomy Day will include a telescope meet and greet, solar observing, a guided sky tour, night sky[...]
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open
@ Rappahannock County Park
May 21 – May 22 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.
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open
@ Rappahannock County Park
May 22 – May 23 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.
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Total Eclipse of the Moon!
5:45 am
Total Eclipse of the Moon!
May 26 @ 5:45 am – 8:53 am
The Earth’s shadow will completely cover the Moon.
🌕 Full Moon
7:14 am
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open
@ Rappahannock County Park
May 28 – May 29 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.
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open
@ Rappahannock County Park
May 29 – May 30 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.
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