NOVAC Event Calendar

Talk at 8:00PM. Observing session from 8:30PM to 10:30PM. Please verify the event is still on at the website below before going!

Observatory Website

Campus Map – The George Mason University Observatory at the Fairfax Campus building Research Hall formerly known as Research I.

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

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!

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

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

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!

NOVAC is cancelling in-person events through May 10 in accordance with CDC recommendations.

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

RSVP here.

Members of the public are invited to view the urban night sky over George Mason University’s Arlington Campus through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers.

Observing will take place on the outdoor plaza in front of Van Metre Hall (Schar School of Policy and Government). Visitor Parking is available in the Van Metre Hall Garage (hourly rate). There is also metered street parking around the campus.

As a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment.

Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast.

Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.

THIS EVENT IS CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR LATER THIS SUMMER.

RSVP here.

Members of the public are invited to view the urban night sky over George Mason University’s Arlington Campus through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers.

Observing will take place on the outdoor plaza in front of Van Metre Hall (Schar School of Policy and Government). Visitor Parking is available in the Van Metre Hall Garage (hourly rate). There is also metered street parking around the campus.

As a reminder please ask permission from the telescope owner before using. Please monitor your children if they’re around expensive astronomical equipment.

Don’t forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast.

Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.

Event Information here.