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The Catawba Valley Astronomy Club

Bringing the enjoyment and advancement of astronomy to everyone in the Catawba Valley for 32 years.

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2470 Visitors Served by CVAC in 2008

Saturday, August 23, SETI Astronomer Seth Shostak Speaks at Catawba Science

Evening presentation, Tickets Required, Call the Catawba Science Center at 828.322.8169 for more information.

TELESCOPES AND OBSERVING ACCESSORIES FOR SALE HERE!

We are now making the remaining astronomy equipment from our late CVAC President Eric Robinson available to everyone! Click HERE to learn about the equipment sale and how you can purchase the items. There are some nice pieces including a premium Takahashi package available!

Hercules Finder Chart

For use with In The Catawba Sky article published June 5, 2008 Click Here for Sky Map (105kb)

Visit our New Photo and Slideshow Gallery!

See photos and slideshows of our club and observing activities. CLICK HERE You can pick photos and slides optimized for either high speed or dial-up connections.

Click Here to Reserve An Evening For Your Group At Lucile Miller Observatory

It's Free! We recommend a Tuesday evening with a rain date of Wednesday


Sky and Space Forecasts at The Catawba Valley

Aurora/Solar Monitors    NASA Weather Satellite Images and Loops!    Current Weather Radar    Weather Radar Loop    Iridium Satellite Flares Visible From Selected Locatons    Heavens Above Data for Maiden    Space Weather.com    Today's Visible Satellites    Today's Sun Data    Today's Moon Data


The Lucile Miller Observatory and Catawba Valley Clear Sky Clock

Click this image for the Full Sized Clear Sky Clock.  In general, the more dark blue or black blocks, the better the sky conditions! LMO Clear Sky Clock   All N.C. Clocks

Friday, July 25, 2008 - Sky Event

Last Quarter Moon

Saturday, July 26, 2008 - Dark Sky Observing Event for Members and Guests

Dark Sky Observing for CVAC Members and Guests, Location to be Determined

Saturday, July 26, 2008 - Group Scheduled at Lucile Miller Observatory

Boy Scout Troop 171 Service Project at Miller Observatory 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Will recondition amphitheater rocks and benches, and start scraping paint from metal stairs and railings.

Friday, August 01, 2008 - Public Observing at Lucile Miller Observatory

FREE Public Observing at 8:00 p.m.

Friday, August 01, 2008 - Sky Event

New Moon

Saturday, August 02, 2008 - Dark Sky Observing Event for Members and Guests

Dark Sky Observing for CVAC Members and Guests, Location to be Determined

Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - Local Astronomy Event

Join CVAC in Downtown Conover for National Night Out 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Free! Lots of displays, telescopes, firetrucks, and safety information

Thursday, August 07, 2008 - Radio Show

Listen to CVAC on the Hal Row Show at 7:45 a.m. on WHKY-AM 1290

Friday, August 08, 2008 - Sky Event

First Quarter Moon

The Catawba Valley Astronomy Club meets on the Second Thursday of Each Month at 7:30 p.m. Meeting locations and driving directions are:

March, April, May, September, October, and November -
Lucile Miller Observatory, Maiden Middle School (the old High School), Maiden NC.
June, July, August, December, January, and February -
Dunbar Building at Catawba Valley Community College, Hwy 70 SE in Hickory, NC
As Decided by Club Members -
Catawba Science Center and Millholland Planetarium, Hickory, NC

2008 CVAC Officers and Contact Information

General Catawba Valley Astronomy Club Information - Click Here
President - Debbie Michael
Vice-President - Stormy Borman
Secretary - Mark Armstrong
Treasurer - Jeff Whisenant
Communications Chair - Jeff Whisenant
Program Chair - Joe Heafner
Observing Committee - To Be Announced
Science and Research Committee - Pending
Director - Curt Spivey Term Through 2009
Director - Col. Tom Taylor Term Through 2008
Book your group for a visit to Lucile Miller Observatory - Click Here
Send your articles for After Dark to Richard Michael

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