Category: News
News and Updates
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NOVAC Polos – Deadline 24 July!
Deadline for ordering is Sunday 24 July! In preparation for the events that NOVAC is running we have setup a group buy for NOVAC members to purchase Callaway Performance Polo shirts from Custom Ink with the NOVAC logo on them. They aren’t cheap but they are really nice and should last you a long time. Callaway Performance Polo After you purchase a shirt they will be sent to me and then distributed among other POC’s and at the next Monthly meeting if we have them in time. If you Read more […] -
ALCon 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 download. There is also a electronic calendar so you can import the events into your computers or mobile devices and keep up with any changes that happen during the event. Any questions about registering for the event please email us at alcon@novac.com. We look forward to see you all at the event! ~ALCon Read more […] -
General Meeting Sunday, July 10
Sunday, July 10, 2016; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Speaker: John Higbee
Topic: Classic Telescopes of the 1960s
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General 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 163Also, I’d like to extend an invitation to everyone to come to the pre-meeting dinner this month at Brion’s Grille (in the University Mall across from GMU at 10621 Braddock RD) on Sunday at 5:30 PM. The pre-meeting dinner is an excellent way to meet other club members, welcome newcomers and renew old friendships.
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Astronomy 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 games and educations activities for kids. We’ve also got four great speakers lined up to speak about dark skies, the scale of the universe, amateur astrophotography, and exploring for meteorites in Antarctica! The event will take place in rain or shine. Join us at Sky Meadows this Saturday for an Read more […] -
May 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 observing sessions are based upon experience. And that experience is what we should be sharing with our newest members as they begin their club affiliation. Read more […] -
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 […] -
Calendar for 2016 Member Observing Dates
Members – TMI and C.M. Crockett and Great Meadow dates are now on the Members Observing Calendar. If you have questions about a certain site or dates please email the specific coordinator that are listed off of the Member Site Pages.
Best,
Chris
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Crockett 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 with a 20% chance of showers or drizzle. Not acceptable conditions; nobody wants precipitation on lenses, mirrors or electronics.
Hoping for clear skies next month and many days before and after.
Tree Greenwood
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NOVAC 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 meet prior to the general meeting at 5:30 PM in the same location. Our guest speaker this month is Timothy Rodigas who will be speaking on the topic of: High Resolution Views of Planets & Disks Also, I’d like to extend an invitation to everyone to come to the pre-meeting dinner this month Read more […]