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Saturday, February 2, 2019
West Wing of Catawba Science Center, Hickory, North Carolina
Only 76 Days Until BoBfest 2019

The Lucile Miller Observatory Clear Sky Chart

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

Monday, Nov 19, 2018 - Not Available For Programs

Monday, Nov 19, 2018 - Local Astronomy Event
Brown Mountain Lights Program Presented by Dan Caton of Appalachian State U. at the Patrick Beaver Library beside the Science Center in Hickory from 6:30pm until 7:30pm Click Here for More information

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018 - Not Available For Programs

Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018 - Not Available For Programs

Thursday, Nov 22, 2018 - Not Available For Programs
Have A Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, Nov 23, 2018 - Not Available For Programs

Monday, Nov 26, 2018 - Group Scheduled at Lucile Miller Observatory
BSA Troop 74 Program at LMO from 7:00pm until 9:00pm Brian Hissom in Charge

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018 - Local Astronomy Event
Maiden Middle School STEM Night at 6:00pm Observatory open for visit, observing, and demonstrations

Tuesday, Dec 4, 2018 - Radio Show
Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Rowe 7:50 a m on WHKY AM1290

Friday, Dec 7, 2018 - Sky Event
Earliest Sunset of the Year for the Catawba Valley at 5:11 p m

Friday, Dec 7, 2018 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory
Free! Everyone Welcome! No Reservations needed. from 7:00 until 10:p.m. This is our annual How to Buy A Telescope for Christmas program. Please plan to visit!
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Tuesday, Dec 11, 2018 - Offsite Group Presentation
Astronomy Gaze and Presentation to 4H Group in Gamewell from 4:00pm until 7:30pm Need a couple of scopes

Wednesday, Dec 12, 2018 - Sky Event
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks around this date Look for fireballs all night

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018 - Sky Event
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks around this date Look for fireballs all night

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018 - Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting
Tonight in the Special Events Room at Catawba Science Center in Hickory at 7:00pm Annual Christmas Dinner Meeting - Bring Eats NOTE THE EARLIER STARTING TIME!

Friday, Dec 14, 2018 - Sky Event
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks around this date Look for fireballs before dawn

Friday, Dec 21, 2018 - 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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Tuesday, Jan 1, 2019 - Radio Show
Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Rowe 7:50 a m on WHKY AM1290

Friday, Jan 4, 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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Monday, Jan 7, 2019 - Sky Event
Latest Sunrise of the year for the Catawba Valley at 7:34 a m

Thursday, Jan 10, 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

Friday, Jan 18, 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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