NOVAC Event Calendar

This is an added public night since Star Gaze was cancelled.

Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details and check NOVAC front page for day of event for updates in case of cancellations.

This date was changed from the 10th due to a conflict with Sky Meadows State Park.

Public Night @ Sky Meadows in conjunction with SI – Check http://www.novac.com/wp/observing/sky-meadows/ for site details and directions.

NOTE: There is no admittance to Sky Meadows State Park after 8:30pm! Even if the event goes later.

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

Public Night @ Sky Meadows – Check http://www.novac.com/wp/observing/sky-meadows/ for site details and directions.

NOTE: There is no admittance to Sky Meadows State Park after 6:30pm! Even if the event goes later.

Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details and check NOVAC front page for day of event for updates in case of cancellations.

Cancelled due to inclement weather – Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details.

The weather forecasts indicate mostly cloudy sky conditions until after 23:00 local.  To not disappoint the public or annoy volunteers, tonight’s public night is cancelled.  Hope for clear skies in the coming months.

~ Tree Greenwood

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

Unfortunately tonight’s public night is canceled, the third cancelled Crockett Public Night in a row.  The astronomy forecast predicts 70 percent or more cloud cover and the local forecast is cloudy with a 20% chance of showers or drizzle.  Not acceptable conditions; nobody wants precipitation on lenses, mirrors or electronics.

Hoping for clear skies next month and many days before and after.

Tree Greenwood

Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details. Details will be updated for the Messier Marathon too!

National Weather Service issued a wind advisory predicting “WINDS… NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH” until 22:00 (10 PM) EDT.  Combined with forecasts of bad seeing and frigid wind chills, tonight won’t be suitable for observing with the public.

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

Just to make it official. Clear Sky Chart says there might be a slight break in the overcast around 21:00 but otherwide overcast. The local forecast is mostly cloudy with a 20 to 30 percent chance of measurable precipitation this evening. Although I haven’t checked this morning, the field is likely soggy, too. Not a suitable evening for public observing..

Hoping for great conditions for Astronomy Day,

Tree Greenwood
Crockett Site Coordinator

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