Tag: CM Crockett Park

  • C.M. Crockett Public Night

    Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Before sunset, feel free to inspect the different telescopes and other visual equipment on the field. Have a cosmic question? One of our astronomers will be happy to help you. After sunset be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky! As a reminder please ask permission from the telescope Read more […]
  • The 36th Annual NOVAC Star Gaze: Saturday, October 6th

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Cancelled C.M. Crockett Public Night

    Cancelled C.M. Crockett Public Night

    Cancelling the public night for C. M Crockett Park scheduled for tonight.

    This is a tough call. Weather forecasts don’t agree as of 08:00. The Clear Sky Chart forecast says skies will clear to 20% coverage at 17:00 and then clear completely by 19:00. Forecasts by WeatherUnderground, Weather_Channel and Weather.com show clearing later with the possibility of a late shower. Local TV weather forecasts vary, too. Of most concern is forecasts of 5% to 30% possibility of precipitation until as late Read more […]

  • Cancelled – C.M. Crockett Public Night – 17 February

    Cancelled – C.M. Crockett Public Night – 17 February

    A nasty wintery mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain and/or snow tomorrow afternoon and evening isn’t suitable for telescopes, astronomers or the general public.

    Hoping for Clear skies for future dates,

    Tree Greenwood
    Crockett Park Site Coordinator

  • Public Event Cancelled for C.M. Crockett

    Public Event Cancelled for C.M. Crockett

    The public night scheduled for 18 November is canceled.  Although the Clear Sky Chart[1] currently says only 50% of the sky will be covered by clouds, all of the other forecasts predict “cloudy”[2] or “mostly cloudy”[3][4] with a chance of precipitation.  DC television weather-guessers all agree it will be mostly cloudy tomorrow evening with differing opinions on the timing and amount of precipitation.

    Hoping for clear skies for future public nights,

    R. J. ‘Tree’ Greenwood
    Crockett Read more […]

  • The 35th Annual NOVAC Star Gaze: Saturday, October 21

    The 35th Annual NOVAC Star Gaze: Saturday, October 21

    Join the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club for Star Gaze at C.M. Crockett Park on October 21, 2017 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 […]

  • Cancelled – C.M. Crockett Public Night

    Cancelled – C.M. Crockett Public Night

    Weather forecasts force cancellation of our Public Night again.  The Clear Sky chart[1] predicts transparency and seeing mostly as “Too cloudy to forecast”.  As of 11:00 local time, all the other forecasts [2][3][4] predict mostly cloudy to overcast skies with a 15 to 50 percent chance of a thunderstorm or rain.  Conditions won’t be suitable for astronomical observations.

    Hoping for clear skies for the eclipse and our next public night,

    R. J. ‘Tree’ Greenwood
    Site Coordinator Read more […]

  • Cancelled – C.M. Crockett Public Night

    Cancelled – C.M. Crockett Public Night

    Strong, gusty winds will make conditions unsuitable for astronomy with portable equipment this evening according to the weather forecasts.  We don’t want to disappoint the public with shaky views where they will see little if anything of interest.

    Weather forecasts agree that thunderstorms will be gone and the skies clear by or shortly after sundown.  Transparency is likely to be excellent according to the clear sky chart forecast.  Seeing is forecast to be bad, improving to poor Read more […]

  • Cancelled – NOVAC Public Events Saturday Night

    Cancelled – NOVAC Public Events Saturday Night

    The public events for Crockett and Great Meadow are cancelled due to bad weather projected for this evening! Sorry and see you all next month.