Over the past few months, we’ve explored some of the most engaging ways to get involved in NASA Citizen Science, spotlighting projects like Galaxy Zoo (now with JWST data!), Cloudspotting on Mars, Active Asteroids, Are We Alone in the Universe?, ExoAsteroids, and Backyard Worlds: Planet 9.… Continue reading.
Meteor Shower – Photo by DAS Member Bart Scully
What Is a Meteor Shower?Meteor showers happen when Earth passes through a trail of debris left by a comet or asteroid. These tiny bits of rock and dust enter our atmosphere and burn up, creating bright streaks of light across the night sky.… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
July 21: Catch the waning crescent Buck Moon near “the morning star” Venus low in the early morning eastern sky July 22: NSN Webinar Series: Lucy Mission: An Asteroid Investigation with Alena Gavrilenko: Youtube Livestream or Zoom (registration required): 7:00 PM Catch the waning crescent Buck Moon near M35 – the Shoe-Buckle Cluster low in the eastern skies in Gemini before sunrise.… Continue reading.
The Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) is thrilled to announce our new Outreach Coordinators who are bringing fresh energy, professional experience, and a shared passion for inspiring others through astronomy.
Maria SchanhalsMaria Schanhals is a Planning Analyst with South Suburban Parks & Recreation, a backyard astronomer, and a proud cat mom of two.… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
July 14: DAS General Meeting – Dr. Roger Clark presents “Aurora and Airglow”: In-person at Regis University’s Peter Claver Hall, Room 315: 7:00 – 9:00 PM July 15: DAS Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG) Meeting – Advanced Image Processing: Virtual on Zoom (check membership email or Slack for link): 7:00 – 9:00 PM July 16: Look for the waning gibbous Buck Moon hovering right next to the ringed gas giant Saturn high in the southern sky in Pisces.… Continue reading.
Over the past few months, we’ve been exploring the many ways amateur astronomers and the public can contribute to real scientific discovery through NASA’s Citizen Science projects. So far, we’ve highlighted Galaxy Zoo and its new JWST data, Cloudspotting on Mars, Active Asteroids, Are We Alone in the Universe?,… Continue reading.
Did you know that when you become a member of the Denver Astronomical Society (DAS), you’re also automatically enrolled in the Astronomical League (AL) at no extra cost? This national organization opens up a whole new world of opportunity for amateur astronomers.… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
July 7: Look for the waxing gibbous Buck Moon to cozy up with Antares in the southern sky in Scorpius – Antares is a bright red supergiant star in the heart of the constellation Scorpius, often called the “Heart of the Scorpion.”… Continue reading.
In our ongoing series exploring NASA’s exciting Citizen Science projects, we’ve looked at how volunteers help identify galaxies, spot Martian clouds, investigate active asteroids, and determine if we’re alone in the universe. Now, we turn our eyes to something even more elusive: exoasteroids.… Continue reading.
Last month, we discussed the Hubble’s Night Sky Observing Challenge and the June targets announced by the Astronomical League and NASA to celebrate 35 Years of the Hubble Space Telescope. These organizations have announced a new set of targets for the month of July.… Continue reading.