Public Night Teams

Some of the Denver Astronomical Society’s brightest and most enthusiastic individuals lead Public Nights each Tuesday and Thursday at the University of Denver’s Historic Chamberlin Observatory.

Public Night teams are comprised of DAS members who serve the roles of key holder, telescope operator, lecturer, or apprentice.  All apprentices must serve for an extended period under the guidance of an experienced Public Night operator, who verifies their qualifications for a rigorous “check ride” test and that they have a working knowledge of Clark-Saëgmuller telescope operation parameters and safety requirements. Public outreach skills and knowledge of the night sky, including year-round object location abilities are also stressed.  After passing the “check ride,” prospective operators must pass a written certification exam that focuses on public safety and safe operation of the telescope and the observatory. All team members are re-certified on a regular basis.

List of Public Night & Open House Teams (3/22/2016)