DAS News

During the Open House on May 23, 2026, at Chamberlin Observatory, longtime Denver Astronomical Society member Jack Eastman was honored with special recognitions celebrating his decades of service to astronomy and to the Society.

Since Jack was unable to attend the DAS Spring Banquet earlier this year, the Open House became an opportunity to formally present him with the Society’s Trustee Emeritus Award, recognizing more than half a century of leadership, outreach, and dedication to amateur astronomy.… Continue reading.

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

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

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

The Denver Astronomical Society is now accepting applications for the 2026 Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship (VNHA). Established in 1973, the VNHA Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students pursuing studies in astronomy, astrophysics, physical sciences, mathematics, and related fields.… Continue reading.

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

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

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

Not every astronomer is drawn primarily to beautiful views or finished images. For some, the real excitement lies in what can be measured, compared, tracked, and learned from the night sky over time.

The Scientific Special Interest Group (SSIG) was created to give that curiosity a home.… Continue reading.

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