General Meetings
NOVAC holds general meetings once a month. Meetings are held in person at George Mason University and online via Google Meet. Details for each month’s meeting can be found on the NOVAC.com home page and on the events calendar.
What are NOVAC meetings like?
Meetings start at 7:30 PM, generally on the second Sunday of every month (with the exception of May, when we meet earlier or later to avoid a conflict with Mother’s Day). The first part of the meeting generally includes:
- A tour of what is in the sky this month and how to find and observe these things.
- An Astronomy Note – a short presentation about a key astronomical concept to help deepen and enrich your knowledge.
- Observing reports when members can share their stories and experiences viewing or photographing the sky.
- Q&A, where beginning astronomers are encouraged to ask questions to be answered by more experienced members.
The final part of the meeting is a program, usually by outside experts, but sometimes by one of the members. We’ve had presenters from all aspects of Astronomy including scientists from NASA and other premier organizations, cosmologists, and photographers.
NOVAC’s general meetings are open to club members and the general public alike. We welcome all ages and interest levels! Children under 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian while they are at NOVAC events.
