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News and Updates
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May 2 – Public Monthly Meeting – The Last Stargazers
The Last Stargazers Dr. Emily Levesque Sunday, May 2, 2021 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST Online event meet.google.com/osh-bcyd-gti Monthly Meeting – Public Invited Abstract: A bird that mimicked a black hole. The astronomer that discovered microwave ovens. A telescope that got shot. The science of astronomy is filled with true stories (and tall tales) of the adventures and misadventures that accompany our exploration of the universe. Join Dr. Emily Levesque, author of the new popular science Read more […] -
April 11 – Public Monthly Meeting – Asteroids and Comets: Earth’s Nearest Neighbors
Asteroids and Comets: Earth’s Nearest Neighbors Dr. Amy Mainzer Sunday, April 11, 2021 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST Online event meet.google.com/osh-bcyd-gti Monthly Meeting – Public Invited Abstract: Asteroids and comets, leftover fragments from the formation of our solar system, represent repositories of primordial material. As such, they provide clues to the processes by which planetary systems form and evolve. Over time, asteroids and comets have impacted the Earth and its moon, altering Read more […] -
The Horsehead Nebula by Jeff McFarlin
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March 14 – Public Monthly Meeting – The Mysterious Great Dimming of Betelgeuse
The Mysterious Great Dimming of Betelgeuse Dr. Andrea Dupree, Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Sunday, March 14, 2021 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST Online event http://meet.google.com/aoj-rfxn-oqd Monthly Meeting – Public Invited Abstract: The bright cool supergiant Betelgeuse became historically faint a little over one year ago in early February 2020. Various explanations have been offered for its unusual behavior – including conjectures this foreshadows an imminent supernova Read more […] -
February 14 – Public Monthly Meeting – Finding Light in the Dark
Finding Light in the Dark Linda Thomas-Fowler Sunday, February 14, 2021 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST Online event https://meet.google.com/aoj-rfxn-oqd Monthly Meeting – Public Invited Linda will present an overview of her journey in astrophotography including the obstacles encountered and how they were overcome. She talks about her motivation for doing imaging, the learning curve and the rewards. She also talks about how outreach efforts helped her improve her own skills while helping others Read more […] -
New Astronomical League Mid East Regional Chapter
The Astronomical League (AL) has solidified a Mid East regional chapter and has put up a nice website of clubs, resources and events all focused in this part of the nation. Please take a look when you get a chance: https://www.meralastronomy.org/ Click here for the AL Facebook Page. Finally, they have published a calendar which celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Astronomical League. Click here for a link to purchase the calendars and support the Astronomical League. Read more […] -
NOVAC tops 1,000 members!
NOVAC hit a milestone last month, and has grown to a community of more than 1,000 members of all level (novice to expert) who share diverse interests in astronomy! Our members, old and new, beginner and experienced, continue support each other’s shared interests and take advantage of NOVAC’s: Access to dark sky sites for observing Monthly meetings with speakers from institutions like NSF, NASA and the Smithsonian Library of loaner telescopes to borrow and try out Community of astrophotographers Read more […] -
In-Person Events Cancelled Through May 10, 2020
Today the CDC updated their guidance to recommend that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States. To comply with this recommendation, NOVAC will take the following actions to modify our plans through May 10, 2020: We will not hold in-person monthly meetings for April or May. We have been testing solutions that would allow us to still gather online and see & hear our Read more […] -
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 […] -
NOVAC Astronomy Day: Saturday, May 11
Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day at C. M. Crockett Park on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Astronomy Day is a world-wide event to promote and share amateur astronomy. Come out at 3 pm to observe the Sun! Stay after nightfall to see double stars and deep sky objects! Enjoy wonderful views of the sky. The program features solar observing through safe filters, telescopes to look at and look through when the stars come out, and presentations about astronomy and the night sky. Crockett Park is the closest public Read more […]
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