Category: Star Party
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October 30 – Star Gaze 2021
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Cancelled – Astronomy Day! April 25, 2020
In accordance with CDC recommendations, NOVAC is cancelling in-person events through May 10, 2020. We will make every attempt to reschedule Astronomy Day later in the year so we can enjoy the wisdom of our speakers and the beautiful observing the the field at C.M. Crockett Park affords us.
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The 37th Annual NOVAC Star Gaze: Saturday, October 5th
Join the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club for Star Gaze at C.M. Crockett Park on October 5th, 2019 from 3 pm to 11 pm! You don’t need any astronomy experience or equipment at all to enjoy Star Gaze. Enjoy the wonderful views of the landscape and night sky from one of our local dark sky sites. The program features solar observing through safe filters; telescopes to learn about and look through when the stars come out; and presentations about astronomy, space exploration, and the night sky. Head 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 […] -
The 36th Annual NOVAC Star Gaze: Saturday, October 6th
Join the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club for Star Gaze at C.M. Crockett Park on October 6, 2018 from 3 pm to 11 pm! You don’t need any astronomy experience or equipment at all to enjoy Star Gaze. Enjoy the wonderful views of the landscape and night sky from one of our local dark sky sites. The program features solar observing through safe filters; telescopes to learn about and look through when the stars come out; and presentations about astronomy, space exploration, and the night sky. Head Read more […] -
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 2018 General Registration is live!
As many of you may know, 2018 marks our fourteenth year for the Almost Heaven Star Party (AHSP). It’s is my pleasure to announce, on behalf of the Almost Heaven Star Party organizing team, that general registration for the 2018 event is now live! AHSP 2018 begins on Friday, September 7 and ends the morning of Tuesday, September 11. The timing of this year’s event allows participants to enjoy four observing nights. Registration base fee is $85 during the early period Read more […]