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Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.

A meteor shower happens when Earth travels through a stream of debris left behind by a comet or asteroid. When these tiny bits of rock and dust enter our atmosphere, they burn up and create bright streaks of light in the sky.… Continue reading.

Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.

Last month, we discussed the Hubble’s Night Sky Observing Challenge and the July 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 August.… Continue reading.

The Denver Astronomical Society is proud to announce that Pavlina Karafillis has joined the Board of Trustees, stepping into the role previously held by longtime board member and Outreach Coordinator Dave Catlin. We offer our heartfelt thanks to Dave for his years of generous service and leadership in helping DAS bring the wonders of the night sky to the public.… Continue reading.

Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.

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

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.

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 Schanhals is a Planning Analyst with South Suburban Parks & Recreation, a backyard astronomer, and a proud cat mom of two.… Continue reading.