Astronomy

If you’re looking for a truly unique astronomy experience, Green Bank Star Quest XXI deserves a spot on your observing calendar. Held July 15–18, 2026, this four-day event is the largest star party in the nation that combines both optical and radio astronomy, bringing amateur astronomers together at one of the most iconic astronomy sites in the world.… Continue reading.

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

January 19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day): Celebrating the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  January 20: Catch Jupiter within half a degree of Wasat: Delta Geminorum, the third-brightes star in the constellation Gemini, is a bright triple star system whose name means “middle” in Arabic, reflecting its position in the middle of the body of the eastern twin, Pollux: Find it and the gas giant in the eastern sky just after sunset.… Continue reading.

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

January 12: DAS General Meeting: Nominations of Officers (Free in-person meeting): 📍Secular Hub: 7:00 PM January 13: The waning crescent Wolf Moon reaches apogee, its farthest from Earth at 405,438km: 2:00 PM January 14: Catch the waning crescent Wolf Moon near Antares, the bright red alpha star in the constellation Scorpius low in the eastern sky around 5:30 AM January 15: Standley Lake Stargazing (Free virtual program): Online via Zoom: 6:00PM January 16 (Dark Sky Weekend): Check out the Great Red Spot of Jupiter, with the king of our solar system having reached opposition this past week, it is extremely bright and large in the night sky.… Continue reading.

A New Chapter for an Ancient Landscape

Chimney Rock National Monument is best known for its dramatic twin stone spires and its deep cultural significance to the Ancestral Puebloan people. The site was designated a National Monument in 2012 by President Barack Obama, ensuring long-term protection of both its archaeological treasures and its natural environment.… Continue reading.

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

January 5: Look for the shadow transit of Io across Jupiter’s face followed closely by the moon itself. With Jupiter close to its opposition on January 10th, Jupiter’s moons and their shadows cross the planet very close together.… Continue reading.

This is the third installment of a three-part series exploring the wonders of Denver’s night skies. Be sure to check out the other articles in the series: What to Explore in the 2026 Denver Night Skies and When to Explore in the 2026 Denver Night Skies.… Continue reading.

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 just as important as choosing your targets.… Continue reading.

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 wonders to explore.… Continue reading.

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 observers may still catch a few bright meteors — and learn a bit of astronomy history along the way.… Continue reading.

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 open clusters of Auriga: The winter constellation of the charioteer is packed with stunning open clusters that are great for binocular viewing.… Continue reading.