Category: AHSP

  • AHSP Aug 30 – Sept 3 2019

    AHSP Aug 30 – Sept 3 2019

    Although AHSP 2019 Registration has been going well, I wanted to post this to the NOVAC website to make sure if you are new to the area or the club that you are aware of our premier event that we hold every year in WV with this year the event being held from August 30 to September 3 3019. This is regarding as one of the best Star Parties in the country including Sky and Telescope Magazine and is a super fun time all around!!! Check out www.ahsp.org if you are interested in the event! If you Read more […]
  • M87 black hole

    M87 black hole

    Tom Finkenbinder provided this information to go along the feature image and the Skynet and multi-messenger Astronomy slide presentation: Shortly before the presentation I made at AHSP 2018 at Spruce Knob last Fall, I asked for ideas from the Skynet team at UNC about the radio astronomy features they added to the network with the refurbished 20 meter radio telescope at NRAO Greenbank.  They encouraged me to have a look at M87, the data products are accessible through this link.  Ignore Read more […]
  • AHSP 2018 is SOLD OUT

    AHSP 2018 is SOLD OUT

    Thanks to all of you that have registered this year for AHSP! If you want to still add shirts and hats or want to go on an addition event or excursion please go ahead and email us at info@ahsp.org  and I can have it added to your existing registrations. I just posted as well on the AHSP website about the Cass Tour being extended and available for another week for example. If you missed out this time we don’t have a formal waiting list but we would try to accomodate possible matches Read more […]
  • AHSP 2017 Presentations

    AHSP 2017 Presentations

    The videos from the presentations have been posted as well as the power point presentations to match the videos. Check out the front page of www.ahsp.org for some amazing work all the way around from a great time this year. We hope to see you all up at the mountain next year! September 7-11 2018

    Best,

    Chris

    AHSP Chair

  • AHSP 2016 Videos and Photos

    AHSP 2016 Videos and Photos

    The videos from the presentations have been posted as well attendees have been sending images and photos of the events in over the past several weeks now.  Check out the front page of www.ahsp.org for some amazing work all the way around from a great time this year.  We hope to see you all up at the mountain next year! July 21-25 2017

    ~ Chris Lee for the AHSP Staff

  • AHSP 2016 is now LIVE for early registration!

    AHSP 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 behalf of the Almost Heaven Star Party organizing team, that early registration for the event is now open! AHSP 2016 begins on Friday, September 2 and ends the morning of Tuesday, September 6. The timing of this year’s event allows participants to enjoy four observing nights. Registration Read more […]
  • AHSP 2015 Photos and Videos

    AHSP 2015 Photos and Videos

    The photos are coming in fast and furious from attendees and I’m processing videos up to YouTube as I post this message.  Go to www.ahsp.org to look at all the photos and videos from this years event as I post them this week.

  • AHSP 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 closer.  Look in the coming days and weeks for emails with more information and conference calls dates and times where we will take questions and talk about the upcoming event.   AHSP Staff   Read more […]

  • Early Bird ends June 30th! AHSP 2015 Registration is LIVE!

    Anyone can now signup for the Almost Heaven Star Party (August 14-18) and get a $20 discount for the early bird registration. This is our 11th annual event at Spruce Knob, WV! Check out the www.ahsp.org for registration and all the information you need to know about the speakers, events and excursions planned this year! This event is not to be missed if you are looking for the darkest skies east of the Mississippi! Read more […]
  • Our Fallen Star – Phil Wherry

    Our Fallen Star – Phil Wherry

    It is with tremendous sadness that we announce NOVAC has lost one of our most beloved members and shining stars of our club due to heart failure on March 10, 2015. Phil has been a NOVAC member since 2002, in that time he has done so much to carry the torch for the club in many roles from Board Member to being President multiple times. Like the truly exceptional person he was, Phil always made time for everyone, regardless of his other responsibilities, and helped us all feel special within Read more […]