Weekly Skywatching Tips from Sky & Telescope Apr 21-22: Lyrids Meteor Shower Peak Apr 23: NSN Webinar Series: All About That Space: Science Updates with Dr. Nicolle Zellner Apr 24: MakerSIG Meeting: Designing a Finder/Guide Scope Part 3 of 4: Assembly, Adjustments, and Field Testing Apr 27: Member’s In-Reach: Viewing Comet Trails with Amateur-Sized Telescopes w/David Chandler
We are now accepting applications for Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship recipients for 2024.
Established in 1973, the Denver Astronomical Society’s Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship (VNHA) supports graduating high school and undergraduate college students majoring in astronomy and the physical sciences. Each year, scholarships may be awarded to students in good academic standing who have demonstrated intent and merit to pursue a career in the physical sciences or mathematics.… Continue reading.
Weekly Skywatching Tips from Sky & Telescope
Apr 15: DAS General Meeting: Mysteries of the Sun – Open to the public!
Apr 17: Astrophotography Special Interest Group
Apr 18: Standley Lake Stargazing presents: Are We Alone?
Apr 20-21: Northeast Astronomy Forum and Space Expo
Apr 5-14: Sky & Telescope Sky Map Apr 6-13: International Dark Sky Week Apr 8: Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Chamberlin Observatory Apr 13: Open House at the Chamberlin Observatory
We still have plenty of eclipse glasses left for sale. However, we have had to disable the online sales to ensure we don’t leave our recipients’ eclipse experience at the mercy of the US Post Office.
Moving forward, our eclipse glasses will be available for sale in person at our event at DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory.… Continue reading.
Mar 27 – Apr 8: Observing Activities
Apr 3: Astrophotography Special Interest Group
Apr 5-7: Dark Sky Weekend
Apr 6 – Apr 13: International Dark Sky Week
Apr 8: Eclipse Watch Party at Chamberlin Observatory
Mar 15: Zoom: Solar To The Max presented by Alan Friedman https://members.denverastro.org/event-5649905
Mar 20: Astrophotography Special Interest Group https://members.denverastro.org/event-5638941
Mar 21: Earth Hour https://www.earthhour.org/
Mar 15-24: Sky and Telescope Observing Calendar https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-march-15-24/
Mar 8 – 17: Observing Highlights Mar 10: Spring Banquet Mar 15: Zoom: Solar To The Max presented by Alan Friedman Mar 16: Open House at the Chamberlin Observatory
By Mike Hotka
Over the past few months, I have shared my observing process with you. This process is what I use today to plan, execute and record my observing outings.
A simple way to get started observing is to find a pre-made list of objects to observe and then, one by one, check the objects you observe off this list.… Continue reading.
By Mike Hotka
In this continuing series of articles, I want to discuss contingency plans. When I am having trouble with my smart phone, you will often hear me say, “Technology is wonderful when it works!”. Those of us who are engineers, can make a living figuring out why specific technology is not working and getting it fixed for the end user.… Continue reading.