Nov
14
Sat
2015
Sky Meadows Public Night – Leonids Meteor Shower (weather permitting) @ Sky Meadows State Park
Nov 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

Mar
12
Sat
2016
Cancelled – C.M. Crockett Public Night and Messier Marathon @ C.M. Crockett Park
Mar 12 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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!

 

Mar
9
Sat
2019
Cancelled – C.M. Crockett Public Night and Messier Marathon @ C.M. Crockett Park
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cancelled - C.M. Crockett Public Night and Messier Marathon @ C.M. Crockett Park | Midland | Virginia | United States

All of the weather forecasts agree that Saturday evening will be cloudy.  They disagree only on how early rain will begin.  Not suitable conditions for observing the night sky so tomorrow’s public night is canceled.

Clear skies for the future,

R J ‘Tree’ Greenwood
Site Coordinator

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

 

Mar
28
Sat
2020
Cancelled – C.M. Crockett Public Night and Messier Marathon @ C.M. Crockett Park
Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Nov
14
Sat
2020
Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park
Nov 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

NOVAC supports this event by providing remote telescope viewing capabilities to visitors in order to ensure safe social distancing. Please visit the official website for more details.

Dec
12
Sat
2020
Cancelled – Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park
Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

NOVAC supports this event by providing remote telescope viewing capabilities to visitors in order to ensure safe social distancing. Please visit the official website for more details.

The December event has been cancelled. Please keep an eye out for events in 2021!

May
8
Sat
2021
It’s On!- Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park
May 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
It's On!- Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park

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.