Tag: Astronomy Day

  • May 15 – Astronomy Day 2021

    May 15 – Astronomy Day 2021

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  • April 2018 is Global Astronomy Month!

    April 2018 is Global Astronomy Month!

    Throughout the month of April members of the public will be joining with amateur clubs around the world in this global celebration of astronomy.   Our own organization, the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC) will host its Astronomy Day event on Saturday, April 21st at C.M. Crockett Park giving members of the public a rare opportunity to experience safe views of our star, the Sun, unique on-field activities, special talks on astronomy and space exploration as well as amazing views Read more […]
  • Astronomy Day 2016 Presentations

    Astronomy Day 2016 Presentations

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  • Astronomy Day: Saturday May 7, 2016

    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 […]

  • NOVAC’s Astronomy Day – May 16th 3 – 11 pm

    Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day at Sky Meadows State Park on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Astronomy Day is a national event usually held in or around April to promote and share amateur astronomy. Come out at 3 pm to observe the Sun! Stay until nightfall to see some planets and deep sky objects! Click the links below for more information on the event.  We hope you see you all there!   Astronomy Day web page Calendar event Read more […]

  • Astronomy Day – May 31st, 3-11pm @ Sky Meadows State Park

    Join NOVAC for Astronomy Day at Sky Meadows State Park on May 31, 2014. Come out at 3PM to observe the Sun! Stay until nightfall to see some planets and deep sky objects! Entrance to the park ends at 9pm no exceptions! Enjoy the wonderful views of the landscape and night sky from the flanks of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  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. The Read more […]

  • NOVAC 25th Anniversary Speakers

    With the recent passing of amateur astronomy legend John Dobson, we’ve located a video of his humorous remarks to our membership at NOVAC’s 2005 Star Gaze. While doing so, we’ve also found videos of other major speakers that same year including Al Nagler, Phil Harrington and Rod Mollise. You can watch all their talks at this newly-created page.  Special Kudos to Mike Lewis and Alex Lim for their work in 2005 and still today for the club and Phil Wherry for taking the time to convert them up Read more […]

  • Astronomy Day Event May 11th 3-11pm @ Sky Meadows

    The whole family will enjoy this free event! Activities include: safe views of the sun, fun games for kids, a guided tour of the night sky and spectacular views of the universe through club member’s telescopes. Special presentations in our big tent – Rain or Shine – “Just Do It! Getting Started in Astrophotography” by Bob Traube, “The Real Alien Visitors to Earth: Meteors, Meteorites, Asteroids, and Comets in the Neighborhood ” by Alan Goldberg, and a Special Presentation by Dr. Read more […]