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May 2024

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Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG) – Meeting 1 of 2
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Are you interested in astrophotography? Do you want to learn or improveyour skills in astrophotography? Do you enjoy pictures of the Moon, the planets, the Sun or the deep sky objects, and wonder whether you can take similar pictures? In April 2022, we launched a special interest group (SIG) within DAS, focused on astr , ...
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Public Night at Chamberlin Observatory (Reservations Required)
8:30 pm - 12:00 am
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 DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...
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Dark Sky Weekend – DAS members only
All Day
Dark Sky Weekends are normally scheduled once per month, on the weekend nearest the new moon. Access to the dark site is a benefit of membership in DAS; all attendees must be current DAS members or personal guests of members. See https://www.denverastro.org/membership for information on joining. These weekends are the , ...
Eta Aquariids (ETA) Meteor Shower
10:00 am - 12:00 am
From Earth and Sky: When to watch: New moon will fall a few days after the peak of the 2024 Eta Aquariid shower. So, mornings around the peak will be dark and moonless. The best mornings to watch are May 5 and 6, 2024, in the hours before dawn. Why before dawn? See “Radiant” below.The American Meteor Society is listing , ...
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Dark Sky Weekend – DAS members only
All Day
Dark Sky Weekends are normally scheduled once per month, on the weekend nearest the new moon. Access to the dark site is a benefit of membership in DAS; all attendees must be current DAS members or personal guests of members. See https://www.denverastro.org/membership for information on joining. These weekends are the , ...
Eta Aquariids (ETA) Meteor Shower
All Day
From Earth and Sky: When to watch: New moon will fall a few days after the peak of the 2024 Eta Aquariid shower. So, mornings around the peak will be dark and moonless. The best mornings to watch are May 5 and 6, 2024, in the hours before dawn. Why before dawn? See “Radiant” below.The American Meteor Society is listing , ...
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Dark Sky Weekend – DAS members only
All Day
Dark Sky Weekends are normally scheduled once per month, on the weekend nearest the new moon. Access to the dark site is a benefit of membership in DAS; all attendees must be current DAS members or personal guests of members. See https://www.denverastro.org/membership for information on joining. These weekends are the , ...
Eta Aquariids (ETA) Meteor Shower
All Day
From Earth and Sky: When to watch: New moon will fall a few days after the peak of the 2024 Eta Aquariid shower. So, mornings around the peak will be dark and moonless. The best mornings to watch are May 5 and 6, 2024, in the hours before dawn. Why before dawn? See “Radiant” below.The American Meteor Society is listing , ...
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Eta Aquariids (ETA) Meteor Shower
12:00 am - 10:30 am
From Earth and Sky: When to watch: New moon will fall a few days after the peak of the 2024 Eta Aquariid shower. So, mornings around the peak will be dark and moonless. The best mornings to watch are May 5 and 6, 2024, in the hours before dawn. Why before dawn? See “Radiant” below.The American Meteor Society is listing , ...
General Meeting
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to members and non-members alike, the Monthly General Meetings feature club announcements, member observing reports, and a headline guest speaker. Typically hailing from one of Colorado’s many science or technical organizations, speakers share their experiences on a wide range of astronomy topics.  Location: , ...
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New Moon
All Day
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Public Night at Chamberlin Observatory (Reservations Required)
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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 DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...
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Public Night at Chamberlin Observatory (Reservations Required)
8:30 pm - 12:00 am
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 DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...
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Open House at Chamberlin Observatory
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Outdoors on the South lawn of DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory2930 E Warren Avenue, Denver (MAP) Event begins at dusk. If you need to learn how to use your new telescope, come early, bring it with you, and ask our members for assistance as we all set up before dark. Don’t have your own telescope yet? No problem! J , ...
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Members In-Reach: Telescope Usage Clinic w/Dr. John Bickel
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Public Night at Chamberlin Observatory (Reservations Required)
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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 DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...
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Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG) – Meeting 2 of 2
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Are you interested in astrophotography? Do you want to learn or improveyour skills in astrophotography? Do you enjoy pictures of the Moon, the planets, the Sun or the deep sky objects, and wonder whether you can take similar pictures? In April 2022, we launched a special interest group (SIG) within DAS, focused on astr , ...
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Public Night at Chamberlin Observatory (Reservations Required)
8:30 pm - 12:00 am
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 DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...
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Astronomy Day
All Day
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E-board
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Officers and Trustees of the Executive Board meet monthly to conduct the club’s financial and strategic business and decision-making. DAS members are encouraged to attend and share their opinions with the board. Like this:Like Loading... , ...
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Public Night at Chamberlin Observatory (Reservations Required)
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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 DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...
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Full Moon
All Day
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Public Night at Chamberlin Observatory (Reservations Required)
8:30 pm - 12:00 am
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 DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...
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Members’ In-reach TBA
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Designed to educate newer and less-experienced members about astronomy, these monthly events are usually held at DU’s Historic Chamberlin Observatory and hosted by experienced club members. Like this:Like Loading... , ...
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NSN Webinar Series: Brief History of Everything with Dr. Patrick C. Breysse
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details soon! Date is subject to change. All NSN webinars start at 6 PM Pacific / 9 PM Eastern and last approximately one hour. Livestream & Recording (YouTube)The talk will also be streamed live at the YouTube link below. Please note that questions submitted via the Zoom Q&A feature will have priority over You , ...
Public Night at Chamberlin Observatory (Reservations Required)
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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 DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...
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DAS MakerSIG Meeting
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Designing a Finder/Guide scope Part 4 of 4: Manufacturing, Publishing, and Licensing Your Work The DAS Maker SIG is a special interest group focused on DIY astronomy building projects, strongly emphasizing designing and 3D printing custom parts for your viewing and astrophoto rigs. Not a member yet? Join Denver Astrono , ...
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Public Night at Chamberlin Observatory (Reservations Required)
8:30 pm - 12:00 am
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 DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...
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