OUR MISSION
The Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) promotes the enjoyment and understanding of astronomical phenomena, history and lore by providing educational and observing opportunities for our members, education to the general public, and outreach activities at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, schools, and nature centers.

ACTIVITIES
DAS monthly meetings feature outstanding presentations on a wide array of astronomical topics for members and guests. All of these meetings feature social opportunities. Members in good standing have full access to our Edmund G. Kline Dark Site near Deer Trail, Colorado.

PUBLIC EDUCATION
The society’s public and education outreach activities reach over 6,000 children and adults each year, and include twice-weekly public observing nights and monthly open houses at Chamberlin Observatory, as well as lecture and star party programs for local schools and organizations. The DAS also hosts events to access special astronomical phenomena such as eclipses, comets, close planet approaches, and the November 8, 2006 Transit of Mercury.

Each Fall, the DAS promotes Colorado Astronomy Day on National Astronomy Day, in association with the University of Denver, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and other Colorado astronomical societies. This year, we will be celebrating the International Year of Astronomy. See the events page for IYA activities.

The Society’s Van Nattan-Hansen Scholarship Fund provides support to qualifying Denver-area students seeking degrees in astronomy, space-science and related programs.

The DAS is also active in the preservation of Chamberlin Observatory, spearheading the drive for its listing in the National Register of Historic Places and promoting recent renovation activities by the University of Denver.

DAS is a proud member of the Astronomical League, Mountain Astronomical Research Section (MARS), and all members of the society are members of the AL and entitled to its benefits.