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Saturday, January 25, 2020
West Wing of Catawba Science Center,
Hickory, North Carolina
Only 193 Days Until BoBfest 2020

NEXT EVENT....

21:26:16 Click Here For Driving Directions and Information About This Event at Miller Observatory

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COMING SOON...

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  Saturday, Jul 20, 2019 - Event at Catawba Science Center

  50th Anniversary Moon Landing Event from 10:00am until 8:00pm Activities for kids and adults. Former NASA employees! Moon Meteorites! and much more!
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  Monday, Jul 22, 2019 - Local Astronomy Event

  Smartphone Astro Photography workshop at Patrick Beaver Library at the SALT Block in Hickory. from 6:30pm until 8:30pm Contact the Beaver Library at 828 304 0500 ext 7235 for more information.
  

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  Wednesday, Jul 24, 2019 - Offsite Group Presentation

  Planets program for Trinity Childrens School Conover from 10:30am until 11:30am Jeff will cover
  

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  Saturday, Jul 27, 2019 - Offsite Group Presentation

  Program for Girl Scout Leaders in Statesville Details to come
  

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  Friday, Aug 2, 2019 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory

  Free! Everyone Welcome! No Reservations needed. from 9:00 p.m. until 11:p.m.
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  Tuesday, Aug 6, 2019 - Radio Show

  Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Rowe 7:50 a m on WHKY AM1290
  

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  Thursday, Aug 8, 2019 - Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Meeting

  Tonight in the Special Events Room at Catawba Science Center in Hickory at 7:30 Join us for dinner at 6 p.m. at Village Inn Pizza on 127 a few blocks up from the science Center on the left. Featured Program: Vega
  

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  Friday, Aug 9, 2019 - Local Astronomy Event

  Gaze at Fonta Flora Brewery above Lake James State Park Paddys Creek Area! At Fonta Floras Farmhouse Brewery at the old Whippoorwill Dairy Farm (just 1-mile northeast of the Paddys Creek Area entrance at 6751 NC-126). Enjoy a cold beverage, learn some basic star-gazing tips, and experience the night sky like youve never seen it. There will be telescopes and binoculars set up for viewing the night sky, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. Bug spray and folding chairs are also recommended. The show starts at dusk (between 8:30 and 9 p.m.) and the brewery will stay open until 10:30 p.m. to accomodate us, so dont miss this rare opportunity. All ages are welcome. No need to register for this one.
  

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  Monday, Aug 12, 2019 - Sky Event

  Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks around this date Face east after midnight
  

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  Tuesday, Aug 13, 2019 - Sky Event

  Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks around this date Face east after midnight
  

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  Friday, Aug 16, 2019 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory

  Free! Everyone Welcome! No Reservations needed. from 9:00 p.m. until 11:p.m.
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  Tuesday, Sep 3, 2019 - Radio Show

  Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Rowe 7:50 a m on WHKY AM1290
  

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  Friday, Sep 6, 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, Sep 12, 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. Annual LMO Supply Shower - Bring Stuff. Featured Program: TBA
  

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  Friday, Sep 20, 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, Sep 21, 2019 - Event at Lake James State Park

  Catawba Riverfest at Lake James State Park 10 to 3 Paddys Creek Area CVAC will have displays and scopes weather permitting
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  Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019 - Radio Show

  Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Rowe 7:50 a m on WHKY AM1290
  

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  Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019 - Local Astronomy Event

  National Night Out at Concordia Park in Conover from 5:00pm until 9:00pm We will have our telescopes and displays. Plenty of public safety agencies and displays, plus lots of stuff for everyone!
  

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  Friday, Oct 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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  Friday, Oct 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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  Friday, Nov 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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  Tuesday, Nov 5, 2019 - Radio Show

  Listen to CVAC on First Talk with Hal Rowe 7:50 a m on WHKY AM1290
  

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  Friday, Nov 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, Nov 16, 2019 - Sky Event

  Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks around this date Face east after midnight
  

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  Sunday, Nov 17, 2019 - Sky Event

  Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks around this date Face east after midnight
  

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  Sunday, Nov 17, 2019 - Sky Event

  Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks around this date Face east after midnight