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Your CVAC Officers for 2023:

President - David Brehm
Vice-president - Brian Hissom
Secretary - Gary Addington
Treasurer - Jeff Whisenant
Programs - Joe Heafner
Communications - Jeff Whisenant
Science -
Observing - Tim Slay
NASA Night Sky - John O'Neal
Facebook - David Henry

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Horsehead Nebula and Orion Nebula taken at Lucile Miller Observatory with the Unistellar Imaging Scope

Saturday, January 27, 2024
West Wing Catawba Science Center, Hickory NC
Only 118 Days Until BoBfest 2024


The Lucile Miller Observatory Clear Sky Chart

LMO Clear Sky Chart - All N.C. Clear Sky Charts

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
5:00pm until 9:00pm

We need to be on site by 4 pm due to road closures.


Tuesday, October 3, 2023
7:45am until 8:00am


Friday, October 6, 2023
7:00pm until 10:00pm

  • Local Astronomy Event

    Stargaze at Duke Energy Explorium

    NC73 beside McGuire Nuclear Station - contact Tim Slay for Info



Friday, October 6, 2023
8:00pm until 11:00pm

Click Here For Driving Directions and Information About This Event at Miller Observatory
Saturday, October 7, 2023
12:00pm until 10:00pm

  • Offsite Group Presentation

    Lake James Junior Ranger Jamboree Astronomy program, solar gazing and Stargaze and program at Paddys Creek

    Set up in the loop beside the Paddys Creek campground



Tuesday, October 10, 2023
6:30pm until 9:00pm

  • Group Scheduled at Lucile Miller Observatory

    Trinity singles group visits fo Astronomy program





Thursday, October 12, 2023
7:30pm until 9:00pm

ALL CVAC members and potential members are urged to attend.



  • Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 - Astronomy Day at Barnes and Noble

    National Astronomy Day At Barnes and Noble in Hickory from 3:00pm until 10:00pm Solar observing, evening observing, displays, handouts, meteorites to examine, and lots of other things.

  • Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023 - Radio Show

    Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Row on WHKY AM1290 from 7:45am until 8:00am

  • Thursday, Nov 9, 2023 - CVAC Meeting at Miller Observatory

    Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting from 7:30pm until 9:00pm ALL CVAC members and potential members are urged to attend.

  • Monday, Nov 13, 2023 - Offsite Group Presentation

    CVAC travels to Rhyne Methodist Church on Lincolnton for optics and astronomy basics for Scout Troop. from 7:00pm until TBD Jeff and Brian to cover

  • Monday, Nov 20, 2023 - Group Scheduled at Lucile Miller Observatory

    Troop 74 at LMO fot astronomy from 7:00pm until TBD

  • Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 - Radio Show

    Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Row on WHKY AM1290 from 7:45am until 8:00am

  • Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024 - Radio Show

    Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Row on WHKY AM1290 from 7:45am until 8:00am

  • Thursday, Jan 11, 2024 - CVAC Meeting at Catawba Science Center

    Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting from 7:30pm until 9:00pm ALL CVAC members and potential members are urged to attend.

  • Friday, Jan 12, 2024 - Group Scheduled at Lucile Miller Observatory

    Troop 707 visits LMO from 7:00pm until 10:00pm

  • Saturday, Jan 27, 2024 - Local Astronomy Event

    BoBfest! Regional Gathering of Amateur Astronomers at Catawba Science Center in Hickory from 8:30am until 4:30pm

  • Tuesday, Feb 6, 2024 - Radio Show

    Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Row on WHKY AM1290 from 7:45am until 8:00am

  • Thursday, Feb 8, 2024 - CVAC Meeting at Catawba Science Center

    Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting from 7:30pm until 9:00pm ALL CVAC members and potential members are urged to attend.

  • Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024 - Radio Show

    Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Row on WHKY AM1290 from 7:45am until 8:00am

  • Thursday, Mar 14, 2024 - CVAC Meeting at Miller Observatory

    Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting from 7:30pm until 9:00pm ALL CVAC members and potential members are urged to attend.

  • Tuesday, Apr 2, 2024 - Radio Show

    Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Row on WHKY AM1290 from 7:45am until 8:00am

  • Monday, Apr 8, 2024 - SAFE SOLAR OBSERVING AT LUCILE MILLER OBSERVATORY

    Partial Solar Eclipse Observing from 1:00pm until 5:00pm 83% of Sun covered.

  • Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 - CVAC Meeting at Miller Observatory

    Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting from 7:30pm until 9:00pm ALL CVAC members and potential members are urged to attend.

  • Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - Radio Show

    Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Row on WHKY AM1290 from 7:45am until 8:00am

  • Thursday, May 9, 2024 - CVAC Meeting at Miller Observatory

    Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting from 7:30pm until 9:00pm ALL CVAC members and potential members are urged to attend.

  • Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Astronomy Day at Barnes and Noble

    National Astronomy Day At Barnes and Noble in Hickory from 3:00pm until 10:00pm Solar observing, evening observing, displays, handouts, meteorites to examine, and lots of other things.

  • Tuesday, Jun 4, 2024 - Radio Show

    Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Row on WHKY AM1290 from 7:45am until 8:00am

  • Thursday, Jun 13, 2024 - CVAC Meeting at Catawba Science Center

    Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting from 7:30pm until 9:00pm ALL CVAC members and potential members are urged to attend.

  • Tuesday, Jul 2, 2024 - Radio Show

    Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Row on WHKY AM1290 from 7:45am until 8:00am

  • Thursday, Jul 11, 2024 - CVAC Meeting at Catawba Science Center

    Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting from 7:30pm until 9:00pm ALL CVAC members and potential members are urged to attend.

  • Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024 - Astronomy Day at Barnes and Noble

    National Astronomy Day At Barnes and Noble in Hickory from 3:00pm until 10:00pm Solar observing, evening observing, displays, handouts, meteorites to examine, and lots of other things.

Video Archives of Keynote Talks



Today At Miller Observatory
   Sunrise: 07:20 a.m.
   Sunset: 19:08 p.m.


EarthSky.org Tonight's Sky

All Seasonal Events are Tentative at this time!

Observing at Lake James State Park Paddys Creek Area. Events are scheduled usually in the warmer months. Events are free. Please visit the Lake James State Park Website to register.

Observing at Fonta Flora Brewery Whippoorwill Farms on NC 126 above Paddys Creek. Enjoy the great night sky with your entire family! Good beverages and food available.



Earth Day at CSC around the 4th Saturday in April 10a.m. to 2 p.m. WEATHER PERMITTING!

Astronomy Day at Barnes and Noble each April and October around first quarter Moon from 3 to 11 p.m.

Join CVAC at National Night Out in Conover Park on the First Tuesday each October from 5 to 9 p.m. FREE";