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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The Lucile Miller Observatory Clear Sky Chart

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


  • Thursday, Apr 13, 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. Program presented ny John ONeal

  • Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 - Astronomy Day at Barnes and Noble

    National Astronomy Day At Barnes and Noble in Hickory from 12:00pm until 9:00pm Solar observing, evening observing, displays, handouts, meteorites to examine, and lots of other things.

  • Thursday, May 11, 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. Program presented by Walter Murawski

  • Friday, May 12, 2023 - Astronomy Event at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm

    Astronomy And Beer Event from 6:00pm until 10:00pm Clear sky only event. Rain date Friday May 26.

  • Friday, May 26, 2023 - Astronomy Event at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm

    TENTATIVE - Astronomy And Beer Event from 6:00pm until 10:00pm Rain Date from May 12. In case of bad weather, we will present an indoor astronomy talk at Lake James State Park Paddys Creek. Details to come

  • Thursday, Jun 8, 2023 - 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. Program presented by Thomas Hefner

  • Friday, Jun 9, 2023 - Group Scheduled at Lucile Miller Observatory

    Maiden Girl Scout Troop Visits LMO for activities badge and observing from 7:00pm until 9:00pm

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

    National Astronomy Day At Barnes and Noble in Hickory from 12:00pm until 9:00pm Solar observing, evening observing, displays, handouts, meteorites to examine, and lots of other things.

  • 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

Video Archives of Keynote Talks



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.



Astronomy Day at Barnes and Noble each April or May from 12 to 9 p.m.