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Mar
21
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7:00 pm Sky Meadows State Park- Astronom... @ Sky Meadows State Park
Sky Meadows State Park- Astronom... @ Sky Meadows State Park
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park
NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visitors. Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.), behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence. The event’s programs will take place rain or shine. Important note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour after event start time. Please plan to arrive before then. Please visit [...]
Mar
28
Sat
8:00 pm Smithsonian National Air and Spa...
Smithsonian National Air and Spa...
Mar 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members [...]
Apr
11
Sat
7:30 pm C.M. Crockett Public Night @ C.M. Crockett Park
C.M. Crockett Public Night @ C.M. Crockett Park
Apr 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
C.M. Crockett Public Night @ C.M. Crockett Park | Midland | Virginia | United States
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. Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a [...]
7:30 pm Earth and Sky Adventures @ Sweet Run State Park
Earth and Sky Adventures @ Sweet Run State Park
Apr 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Earth and Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park generally begins with a short evening hike along with family friendly activities in the Education Building (Red barn).  This is followed by astronomical viewing led by members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.  See link below for scheduled times, and contact Jim Crowley at uuplink@aol.com for [...]
Apr
18
Sat
7:30 pm Sky Meadows State Park- Astronom... @ Sky Meadows State Park
Sky Meadows State Park- Astronom... @ Sky Meadows State Park
Apr 18 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Sky Meadows State Park- Astronomy for Everyone @ Sky Meadows State Park
NOVAC supports this event by providing telescope views to visitors. Sky Meadows State Park (11012 Edmonds Ln.), behind the Mount Bleak House within the white fence. The event’s programs will take place rain or shine. Important note: The incoming park gate is locked one hour after event start time. Please plan to arrive before then. Please visit [...]
Apr
25
Sat
8:30 pm Smithsonian National Air and Spa...
Smithsonian National Air and Spa...
Apr 25 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party
Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.  You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend.  Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members [...]
May
2
Sat
6:00 pm Astronomy Day
Astronomy Day
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Astronomy Day
Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day! You’re invited to an exciting evening under the stars with NOVAC members at Astronomy Day! Explore the wonders of the night sky through a variety of telescopes and enjoy engaging activities including: • Solar observing • Guided sky tour • Night sky observing • Astronomy Presentations Whether you’re a beginner [...]
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