Category: AHSP

  • AHSP 2014 registration is now LIVE!

    Registration is now live for our 10th anniversary event at TMI, Spruce Knob, West Virginia.  Registration usually goes quick and has sold out the last 5 years. NOVAC hosts the Almost Heaven Star Party (AHSP) at the Spruce Knob Mountain Center each year. The event attracts nearly 200 amateur astronomers from all over the region and showcases the area’s dark skies. During the event, TMI instructors lead participants in a variety of daytime activities, including canoeing and guided hikes, in addition Read more […]

  • AHSP Vendors and Prizes

    We received great support from our requests for attendee prizes for AHSP this year from a number companies.  We have post on the AHSP website with all the donations and a links to each vendor that supplied them.  Please support these companies as they sure support us! Read more […]

  • AHSP 2013 is SOLD OUT!

    The Almost Heaven Star Party being held from 6-10 September 2013 at TMI at Spruce Knob West Virginia is SOLD OUT!  We look forward to seeing everyone there! Check out www.ahsp.org for updates and communications on the event.

  • AHSP Observing lists

    AHSP Observing lists

    I am working on the AHSP observing lists. I have changed the lists this year a little bit. I dropped the ETX-125 and will be adding a 20″ F5, and a 16″ F5. This is in addition to the lists that I will be continuing, a 25″ F5, a 12″ LX200, an 8″ LX200, and an 8″ F6. If there are any requests for a different size scope let me know.

  • Almost Heaven Star Party 2013

    AHSP 2013 dates have been confirmed for September 6th – 10th 2013 and announced on the AHSP Site