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
Sep 30 – Oct 13 all-day
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Open Observing Window for C.M. Crockett Park
Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Oct 1 – Oct 2 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
Oct 2 – Oct 3 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
Oct 2 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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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[...]
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🌑 New Moon 7:05 am
🌑 New Moon
Oct 6 @ 7:05 am – 7:05 am
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Oct 8 – Oct 9 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
Oct 9 – Oct 10 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.
Star Gaze 3:00 pm
Star Gaze @ C.M. Crockett Park
Oct 9 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Star Gaze @ C.M. Crockett Park
Tickets
For more information on the event, visit the Star Gaze page.
Rappahannock County Park Public Night 6:30 pm
Rappahannock County Park Public Night @ Rappahannock County Park
Oct 9 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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Join NOVAC and the Rappahannock County Park for a public observing session.
Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone 6:30 pm
Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park
Oct 9 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park
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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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Monthly Meeting 7:30 pm
Monthly Meeting @ Online via Google Meet
Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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Speaker: TBA
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🌓 First Quarter Moon 11:25 pm
🌓 First Quarter Moon
Oct 12 @ 11:25 pm – 11:25 pm
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Oct 15 – Oct 16 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
Oct 16 – Oct 17 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 10:57 am
🌕 Full Moon
Oct 20 @ 10:57 am – 10:57 am
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Oct 22 – Oct 23 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
Oct 23 – Oct 24 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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Open Crockett Member Observing
Open Crockett Member Observing @ C.M. Crockett Park
Oct 28 – Nov 11 all-day
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Open Observing Window for C.M. Crockett Park
🌗 Last Quarter Moon 4:05 pm
🌗 Last Quarter Moon
Oct 28 @ 4:05 pm – 4:05 pm
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Rappahannock County Park Open
Rappahannock County Park Open @ Rappahannock County Park
Oct 29 – Oct 30 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
Oct 30 – Oct 31 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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