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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Open Crockett Member Observing
Open Crockett Member Observing @ C.M. Crockett Park
Aug 30 – Sep 13 all-day
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Open Observing Window for C.M. Crockett Park
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Almost Heaven Star Party 2021
Almost Heaven Star Party 2021 @ Spruce Knob Mountain Center
Sep 3 – Sep 7 all-day
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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 Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Sep 3 – Sep 4 all-day
Tickets
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
Sep 4 – Sep 5 all-day
Tickets
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 5:00 pm
C.M. Crockett Public Night @ C.M. Crockett Park
Sep 4 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
C.M. Crockett Public Night @ C.M. Crockett Park
Tickets
  Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.  
Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone 7:30 pm
Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park
Sep 4 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park
Tickets
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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🌑 New Moon 8:52 pm
🌑 New Moon
Sep 6 @ 8:52 pm – 8:52 pm
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Sep 10 – Sep 11 all-day
Tickets
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
Sep 11 – Sep 12 all-day
Tickets
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.
Great Meadow Public Night 5:00 pm
Great Meadow Public Night @ Great Meadow
Sep 11 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tickets
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. Masks are required and up to 10 visitors at a time are allowed around a single[...]
Rappahannock County Park Public Night 7:00 pm
Rappahannock County Park Public Night @ Rappahannock County Park
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Join NOVAC and the Rappahannock County Park for a public observing session.
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Monthly Meeting 7:30 pm
Monthly Meeting @ Online via Google Meet
Sep 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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Speaker: TBA
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🌓 First Quarter Moon 4:39 pm
🌓 First Quarter Moon
Sep 13 @ 4:39 pm – 4:39 pm
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Sep 17 – Sep 18 all-day
Tickets
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
Sep 18 – Sep 19 all-day
Tickets
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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🌕 Full Moon 7:55 pm
🌕 Full Moon
Sep 20 @ 7:55 pm – 7:55 pm
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Sep 24 – Sep 25 all-day
Tickets
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
Sep 25 – Sep 26 all-day
Tickets
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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🌗 Last Quarter Moon 9:57 pm
🌗 Last Quarter Moon
Sep 28 @ 9:57 pm – 9:57 pm
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Open Crockett Member Observing
Open Crockett Member Observing @ C.M. Crockett Park
Sep 30 – Oct 13 all-day
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Open Observing Window for C.M. Crockett Park
2020 Aug September 2021 Oct 2022