Meeting of Byron Bergert Imaging Group
After some hunting, we've found a time, date, and location for the next meeting of NOVAC's astro-imaging group, named in honor of late NOVACian Byron Bergert. Tentatively, we're hoping to hold this on...
View ArticleNOVAC General Meeting, June 14 @ 7pm
NOVAC's general meeting will be held on the campus of George Mason University on Sunday, June 14th. We will meet in Research Hall Room 163 at 7:00 p.m. In addition to our regular business topics, I am...
View ArticleAHSP 2015 is now SOLD OUT!
This is the fastest the event has ever sold out! Thanks to all that registered for our event this year! We will be sending more communications to attendees in the weeks to come as August 14th comes...
View ArticleJuly General Meeting – GMU 7pm
Sunday, July 12, 2015; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Speaker: Philip Graff Topic: The production and effects of gravitational waves Location: Research Hall, Room 163 Meeting Logistics: Paid parking is available...
View ArticleSpecial Note to Members regarding Sky Meadows Observing
While temporary restrictions on parking have been lifted at Sky Meadows, please see the members-only Sky Meadows page for details.
View ArticleByron Bergert Imaging Group – Sept 5 10am to 1pm at Patrick Henry Library
NOVAC's Byron Berget Imaging Group will hold its next processing party on Saturday September 5 from 10am to 1pm at the Patrick Henry Library in Vienna. The room is just inside the main door to the...
View ArticleStar Gaze 2015 – Oct 3rd – CANCELLED
The forecast for this weekend's Star Gaze event poses serious risks to the safety of our volunteers as well as members of the general public who might wish to attend the event. Consequently, we have...
View ArticleRegional Star Parties Updated!
Getting a jump on this coming years Star Party planning? Well I have started to update the regional star parties list as best I can based on updated links and what information certain clubs had...
View ArticleThe Ironman’s Tips for Staying Comfortable While Observing in Cold Weather
It’s getting to be that time a year again! So I thought putting this info front and center would be good.
View ArticleGreat Meadows Public Night 1-16-2016 @5pm
There is a Great Meadow public observing session scheduled for this Saturday night. (1-16-2016, 5:00 - 10:00 pm). I will be traveling this weekend so I am unable to attend and I will not be able to...
View ArticleNOVAC Monthly Meeting Sunday, February 14th
NOVAC's general meeting will be held on the campus of George Mason University on Sunday, February 14th. We will meet as usual in Research Hall Room #163 at 7:00 P.M. The NOVAC Board of Trustees will...
View ArticleCrockett Public Night and Messier Marathon is Cancelled
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...
View ArticleNOVAC 2016 Election Results
Elected Officials 2016 The elected officials of NOVAC are the Officers, each of whom serves a one-year term. Nominations for candidates are made at the November general meeting, and elections are held...
View ArticleMay NOVAC General Meeting – Special Topic For New Astronomers
Starting with May's milder temperatures our membership increases as new folks join us. Those of us who have been observing for a while know that just having a telescope is not enough. Successful...
View ArticleAstronomy Day: Saturday May 7, 2016
NOVAC's annual Astronomy Day event is coming: this Saturday 3pm - 11pm at Sky Meadows State Park! We've got a host of astronomy-related activities on the schedule, from radio and solar observing to...
View ArticleAHSP 2016 is now LIVE for early registration!
Update: The event was sold out on June 30th! Fastest Ever! See you up on the Mountain! 2016 marks our twelfth year for the Almost Heaven Star Party (AHSP). It's is my special pleasure to announce on...
View ArticleGeneral Meeting Sunday, June 12th
Sunday, June 12, 2016; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Speaker: Jim Chen Topic: How to Find the Apollo Landing Sites Location: Research Hall, Room 163 Also, I'd like to extend an invitation to everyone to come to...
View ArticleGeneral Meeting Sunday, July 10
Sunday, July 10, 2016; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Speaker: John Higbee Topic: Classic Telescopes of the 1960s Location: Research Hall, Room 163 Visit the General Meeting Page for full information. Read more [...]
View ArticleALCon Speakers and Talks are all set!
Take a look at the amazing line-up of speakers and talks we have set for ALCon this year! We also have a Schedule page with each days events and a full overview sheet on the page and linked for...
View ArticlePerseid Meteor Shower
While NOVAC isn't hosting a public night for this meteor shower there are a number of resources out there on the shower and ways to observe and if you are truly interested in doing things like staying...
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