Sharing the Night Sky with the Public Since 1949

For more than seventy years the Denver Astronomical Society has brought together star gazers from across the Denver metropolitan area and beyond. The society hosts dozens of events and activities each year aimed at promoting amateur astronomy across our unique region, one mile nearer the stars.


The Chamberlin Observatory

Chamberlin Observatory Public Nights

The Denver Astronomical Society hosts weekly and monthly events* at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, featuring its prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope. It serves as the DAS home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, and special events throughout the year.

* Purchase tickets well in advance HERE, as we have limited space and we sell out months in advance.

If you have any questions about EXISTING reservations or would like to make changes to make changes to your reservation, email us at reservations@denverastro.org.

M•45 – Pleiades, Seven Sisters, Subaru image by Darrell Dodge

Astrophotography Special Interest Group

The Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) has established a Special Interest Group amongst its members, devoted to Astrophotography. Do you want to learn or improve your skills in astrophotography? Do you you enjoy viewing pictures of the Sun, Moon, Planets or Deep Sky Objects? Wonder if you can take similar images? Maybe you have skills that you could pass on to novice members? Consider joining DAS and be part of this Special Interest Group. Email us for more information. astrophotogroup@denverastro.org

The Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship

Established in 1973, the DAS Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship supports graduating high school and undergraduate college students majoring in astronomy and the physical sciences. Interested and eligible students are invited to apply for funding on the Scholarship Page.

Astronomical League 50th Anniversary

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