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Maiden
Star Chart

NEW Interactive
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Heavens Above Maiden

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(Sun) Data

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(Moon) Data

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Star Party
Etiquette

BoBfest 2020 Dates To Be Determined
West Wing of Catawba Science Center,
Hickory, North Carolina
See You Next Year at BoBfest 2020

The Lucile Miller Observatory Clear Sky Chart

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

Friday, Feb 15, 2019 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory
Free! Everyone Welcome! No Reservations needed. from 7:00 p.m. until 10:p.m.
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Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019 - Event at Catawba Science Center
Astronomy Tech Demo in North Lobby classroom. from 3:00pm until 5:00pm Telescopes and optics demonstrated
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Friday, Feb 22, 2019 - Event at Catawba Science Center
Star Talk and possible observing at Camp-In Open to the public at 10:30pm
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Friday, Feb 22, 2019 - Offsite Group Presentation
CVAC takes scopes to Conover YMCA for Family Fun Night. from 6:00pm until 9:00pm

Friday, Mar 1, 2019 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory
Free! Everyone Welcome! No Reservations needed. from 7:00 p.m. until 10:p.m.
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Saturday, Mar 2, 2019 - Local Astronomy Event
Triad Starfest or *Tri*Star* Astronomy Conference all day Jamestown NC details to come Located at the Percy H. Sears Applied Technologies Center on the campus of Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown NC.

Tuesday, Mar 5, 2019 - Radio Show
Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Rowe 7:50 a m on WHKY AM1290

Wednesday, Mar 6, 2019 - Group Scheduled at Lucile Miller Observatory
New Dimensions Charter School Visits Lucile Miller Observatory Details to come

Thursday, Mar 14, 2019 - Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting
Tonight at Lucile Miller Observatory in Maiden at 7:30 p.m. Join us for dinner at 6 p.m. at location TBA Featured Program: TBA

Friday, Mar 15, 2019 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory
Free! Everyone Welcome! No Reservations needed. from 7:00 p.m. until 10:p.m.
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Saturday, Mar 16, 2019 - Event at Lake James State Park
At Paddys Creek Area at 7:00pm
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Monday, Mar 25, 2019 - Offsite Group Presentation
Astronomy program for Girl Scouts in Morganton. Details to come

Tuesday, Apr 2, 2019 - Radio Show
Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Rowe 7:50 a m on WHKY AM1290

Friday, Apr 5, 2019 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory
Free! Everyone Welcome! No Reservations needed. from 8:00 p.m. until 11:p.m.
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Thursday, Apr 11, 2019 - Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting
Tonight at Lucile Miller Observatory in Maiden at 7:30 p.m. Join us for dinner at 6 p.m. at location TBA Featured Program: TBA

Friday, Apr 12, 2019 - Local Astronomy Event
CVAC does observing and Moon program at Conover Branch Library from 3:00pm until 7:00pm Part of the NC Statewide Star Party

Saturday, Apr 13, 2019 - Event at Lake James State Park
At Paddys Creek Area at 7:30pm
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Friday, Apr 19, 2019 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory
Free! Everyone Welcome! No Reservations needed. from 8:00 p.m. until 11:p.m.
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Friday, May 3, 2019 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory
Free! Everyone Welcome! No Reservations needed. from 8:00 p.m. until 11:p.m.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - Radio Show
Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Rowe 7:50 a m on WHKY AM1290

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting
Tonight at Lucile Miller Observatory in Maiden at 7:30 p.m. Join us for dinner at 6 p.m. at location TBA Featured Program: TBA

Friday, May 10, 2019 - Event at Lake James State Park
At Paddys Creek Area at 7:30pm
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Friday, May 17, 2019 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory
Free! Everyone Welcome! No Reservations needed. from 8:00 p.m. until 11:p.m.
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Saturday, May 18, 2019 - Local Astronomy Event
TENTATIVE-National Astronomy Day at Barnes and Noble Hwy 70 at McDonald Parkway in Hickory from 3:00pm until 11:00pm Displays, Telescopes, Meteorites, Handouts, Solar and Evening Viewing, Rain or Shine Event. FREE!

Tuesday, Jun 4, 2019 - Radio Show
Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Rowe 7:50 a m on WHKY AM1290

Friday, Jun 7, 2019 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory
Free! Everyone Welcome! No Reservations needed. from 8:00 p.m. until 11:p.m.
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Thursday, Jun 13, 2019 - Sky Event
Earliest Sunrise of the Year for the Catawba Valley at 6:08 a m

Thursday, Jun 13, 2019 - Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting
Tonight in the Special Events Room at Catawba Science Center in Hickory at 7:30 p.m. Join us for dinner at 6 p.m. at location TBA Featured Program: TBA