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.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
June 30: Look for the waxing crescent Buck Moon near Mars low in the western skies in the constellation Leo after sunset. Moon at Descending Node: 9:46 PM July 1: Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG) – General Meeting for DAS Members: 7:00 PM (more info).… Continue reading.
Over the past few months, we’ve explored how anyone can join NASA’s Citizen Science program to classify distant galaxies, track Martian clouds, and discover active asteroids. Now, we turn to one of the most profound questions in science: Are we alone in the universe?… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
June 23: Look for the waning crescent Strawberry Moon near the Pleiades low in the eastern skies in Taurus before sunrise. The Pleiades, also known as Messier 45 (M45), is a bright open star cluster that is easily visible to the naked eye and often mistaken for a tiny dipper.… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
June 16: Look for Mars within a degree of Regulus in the southwestern skies – Mars, the red planet glowing with its distinctive rusty hue, and Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo and known for its bluish-white color.… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
June 9: DAS General Meeting: “Alunite in Cross Crater, Mars: Evidence for a Possible Site of Ancient Life” presented by Dr. Tony Ranalli and Dr. Gregg Swayze: 7:00 PM at Regis University’s Peter Claver Hall, Room 328 (or on Zoom) June 10:Look for the waxing gibbous Strawberry Moon right next to Antares — “the rival of Mars” — a bright red supergiant star in the heart of the constellation Scorpius Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG) – General Meeting for DAS Members: 7:00 PM (more info).… Continue reading.