Have you ever wanted to help scientists explore the universe? Good news—you can! This blog post is the first in a fun new series from the Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) all about NASA’s Citizen Science projects. These are real science projects that anyone can join, no matter their age or experience.… Continue reading.
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May 19: DAS E-Board Meeting: 7:00 PM – Zoom May 20: Last Quarter Flower Moon: 5:58 am May 21: Even though we’re a month away from the summer solstice, you can tell that summer is imminent when the Summer Triangle asterism begins to rise earlier in the eastern night skies.… Continue reading.
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May 12: Full Flower Moon at 10:55 AM MDT. May 13: Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG) – General Meeting for DAS Members: 7:00 PM (more info).… Continue reading.
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May 5: The eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks between 3:00AM and sunrise. Learn more about this shower and what causes it. DAS General Membership Meeting featuring Dr.… Continue reading.Last month, we discussed the Hubble’s Night Sky Observing Challenge and the April 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 May.… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
April 28:DAS E-Board Meeting (via zoom) at 7:00 PM (more info) April 29: Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG) – General Meeting for DAS Members: 7:00 PM (more info).… Continue reading.
Each May, the Eta Aquariid meteor shower puts on a show in the early morning sky. These meteors get their name because they appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius, near the star Eta Aquarii. The Eta Aquariids are known for their fast, bright meteors and are especially exciting because they are connected to one of the most famous comets in history—Halley’s Comet.… Continue reading.
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All Week: International Dark Sky Week Texas Star Party April 21: The April Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks late tonight into the early morning of the 22nd.… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
April 14: DAS General Membership Meeting – Dr. Winston Pendleton, retired educator, scientist, and researcher will speak to DAS members about Gaia- ESA’s Billion-Star Surveyor at Regis University’s Peter Claver Hall, Room 328.… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
April 7: Look for the Waxing Pink Moon within a couple degrees of Regulus in the constellation Leo high in the southern sky. Regulus (Alpha Leonis) is the brightest star in the constellation Leo and the 21st brightest star in the night sky.… Continue reading.