Northern Virginia Astronomy Club

Northern Virginia Astronomy Club

The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club was founded in 1980 and incorporated in 1991 in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C. by amateur astronomers. Monthly meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at the George Mason University on the second Sunday of each month. Monthly observing sessions (see star party), are held at dark sky locations with which the club has prior arrangements.

The club seeks to "provide enjoyment and education to the public (and ourselves) through amateur astronomy". With its proximity to Washington D.C., it is able to draw members and speakers from the diverse region. It is one of the largest amateur astronomy clubs in the United States with close to 1000 members.

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Membership

According to the club website, "Membership in the NOVAC is open to anyone with an interest in astronomy. You do not have to own a scope or have a knowledge of astronomy to join."

There are dues associated with the club to pay for the library, membership in the Astronomical League, and other club related expenses.

Applications are available on the website. See link below.

Included with membership is: Use of the clubs observing sites. Use of the clubs lending "library" of telescopes, books, and DVDs. Club listserve to ask questions and give notices of club related or astronomical events

Events

The club participates in a few major events every year. In the spring the club holds a Star party in association with Astronomy Day and in the fall they hold another party at a location the club has viewing arrangements. Every month there is public viewing at C.M. Crockett park in Fauquier County, Virginia.

Publications

The club publishes a bi-monthly newsletter.

External links


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