Sharing the Night Sky with the Public Since 1949
For over seventy-five years, the Denver Astronomical Society has brought together stargazers across the Denver metropolitan area and beyond. The society hosts dozens of events and activities yearly to promote amateur astronomy across our unique region, one mile nearer the stars.
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When to Explore the 2026 Denver Night Skies
In our previous article, we explored the many celestial treasures waiting to be discovered in the 2026 Denver night skies. But knowing when to look up can make all the difference in what you see. Timing your stargazing sessions is
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What to Explore in the 2026 Denver Night Skies
As one of the largest astronomy clubs in the country, the Denver Astronomical Society continues to grow and inspire stargazers of all experience levels. Whether you’re brand-new to observing or a seasoned skywatcher, 2026 promises another exciting year of celestial
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Ring in the New Year with the Quadrantid Meteor Shower
The New Year begins with the Quadrantid Meteor Shower, one of January’s most reliable annual meteor displays. While the Quadrantids are capable of producing impressive numbers of meteors, this year’s Full Moon will significantly affect viewing conditions. Even so, patient
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What’s Up in Denver? December 29th. 2025 through January 4th, 2026
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week. December 29: DAS E-Board Meeting (virtual meeting): Online via Zoom (check membership email and slack for details): 7:00 PM December 30: Get to know the
Chamberlin Observatory Tours
The Denver Astronomical Society hosts weekly and monthly events* at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, which features its prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope. The Observatory serves as the DAS home base for numerous Astronomy Nights, Open Houses, and special events throughout the year.
Due to overwhelming demand, we are changing how we reserve our Astronomy Nights and adding more to the calendar. For details, see our Reservations page.
If you have any questions about EXISTING reservations or want to change your existing reservation, email us at reservations@denverastro.org.
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 enjoy viewing pictures of the Sun, Moon, Planets, or Deep Sky Objects? Can you take similar images? You may have skills that you could pass on to novice members. Consider joining DAS and being part of this Special Interest Group. Please 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.
