DAS News

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

September 22 (Autumnal Equinox): Astronomy on Tap – Boulder with Dr. KaChun Yu, Dr. Jane Bright, Dr. John Keller, and Marcel Corchado: Rayback Collective: 6:00 PM September equinox is the time when the Sun reaches the point along the ecliptic where it crosses into the southern celestial hemisphere marking the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere: 12:19 PM September 23: Look for the waxing crescent Harvest Moon near Spica in the constellation Virgo low in the western sky – catch them before they set: 7:15 PM September 24: Catch the waxing crescent Harvest Moon near Mars low in the western sky in the constellation Virgo – catch them before they set: 7:30 PM 60 Minutes in Space Free Lecture: Denver Museum of Nature & Science: 7:00 PM September 25: Find the morning star, Venus within 3 degrees of the Leo I Galaxy Group, including M95, M96, and M105 low in the eastern sky in the constellation Leo until sunrise: 5:00 AM Standley Lake Stargazing Virtual Program: “Headlines and Highlights”: Zoom Virtual Meeting: 6:00 PM September 26: The Harvest Moon reaches apogee (it’s farthest from Earth at 405,548km): 4:00 AM September 27 (Astronomy Day): Look for the waxing crescent Harvest Moon near Antares, the red heart of the scorpion, low in the southwestern sky in Scorpius: 8:00 PM Denver Astronomical Society Open House: Saturn!… Continue reading.

Each year, the Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) awards the Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship to support promising students in astronomy, astrophysics, and related sciences. We are proud to introduce this year’s recipients, each of whom is pursuing their passion for the universe in unique and inspiring ways.… 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.

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

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

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.

The Magic of First Encounters

Remember the first time you peered through a telescope and saw the Moon’s craters, or the rings of Saturn? Or maybe the moment you first learned about the night sky in a planetarium, or when a teacher, parent, or grandparent showed you the constellations.… Continue reading.

Share the Night Sky with the Public!Become part of a historic Denver institution and learn to operate a 25-foot-long refractor telescope!

In partnership with the University of Denver, the Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) operates the historic Chamberlin Observatory about three nights a week.… Continue reading.

Annual Spring Banquet

Every year in mid-March, the Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) gathers for its Annual Spring Banquet. This special event is a time to celebrate the Society’s accomplishments, welcome newly elected board members and trustees, and honor dedicated members with awards.… Continue reading.

Welcome to the Denver Astronomical Society!

The Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) is growing fast! With over 1,100 members and counting, we welcome new astronomy lovers all the time. To help new members get started, we hold New Member Orientations about every four months at the historic Chamberlin Observatory.… Continue reading.