Event Calendar

The Denver Astronomical Society hosts weekly and monthly events* at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, featuring its prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope. It serves as DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...

Are you interested in astrophotography? Do you want to learn or improveyour skills in astrophotography? Do you enjoy pictures of the Moon, the planets, the Sun or the deep sky objects, and wonder whether you can take similar pictures? In April 2022, we launched a special interest group (SIG) within DAS, focused on astr , ...

The Denver Astronomical Society hosts weekly and monthly events* at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, featuring its prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope. It serves as DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...

Dark Sky Weekends are normally scheduled once per month, on the weekend nearest the new moon. Access to the dark site is a benefit of membership in DAS; all attendees must be current DAS members or personal guests of members. See https://www.denverastro.org/membership for information on joining. These weekends are the , ...

Dark Sky Weekends are normally scheduled once per month, on the weekend nearest the new moon. Access to the dark site is a benefit of membership in DAS; all attendees must be current DAS members or personal guests of members. See https://www.denverastro.org/membership for information on joining. These weekends are the , ...

What do you see when you look up at the night sky on a clear and cloudless night? Whether you are accustomed to seeing the luminous edges of the Milky Way or can just barely make out your favorite constellation, the sight of our night sky is not the same for all eyes around the world. While seemingly harmless in our da , ...

Dark Sky Weekends are normally scheduled once per month, on the weekend nearest the new moon. Access to the dark site is a benefit of membership in DAS; all attendees must be current DAS members or personal guests of members. See https://www.denverastro.org/membership for information on joining. These weekends are the , ...

What do you see when you look up at the night sky on a clear and cloudless night? Whether you are accustomed to seeing the luminous edges of the Milky Way or can just barely make out your favorite constellation, the sight of our night sky is not the same for all eyes around the world. While seemingly harmless in our da , ...

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What do you see when you look up at the night sky on a clear and cloudless night? Whether you are accustomed to seeing the luminous edges of the Milky Way or can just barely make out your favorite constellation, the sight of our night sky is not the same for all eyes around the world. While seemingly harmless in our da , ...

See April’s partial solar eclipse with the Denver Astronomical Society. The Great American Eclipse of 2024 is just around the corner. A total solar eclipse will occur in a narrow path of totality from Texas northeast to Maine on Monday, April 8th. People in the remainder of the 48 contiguous states won’t be able to see , ...

What do you see when you look up at the night sky on a clear and cloudless night? Whether you are accustomed to seeing the luminous edges of the Milky Way or can just barely make out your favorite constellation, the sight of our night sky is not the same for all eyes around the world. While seemingly harmless in our da , ...

The Denver Astronomical Society hosts weekly and monthly events* at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, featuring its prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope. It serves as DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...

What do you see when you look up at the night sky on a clear and cloudless night? Whether you are accustomed to seeing the luminous edges of the Milky Way or can just barely make out your favorite constellation, the sight of our night sky is not the same for all eyes around the world. While seemingly harmless in our da , ...

What do you see when you look up at the night sky on a clear and cloudless night? Whether you are accustomed to seeing the luminous edges of the Milky Way or can just barely make out your favorite constellation, the sight of our night sky is not the same for all eyes around the world. While seemingly harmless in our da , ...

The Denver Astronomical Society hosts weekly and monthly events* at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, featuring its prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope. It serves as DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...

What do you see when you look up at the night sky on a clear and cloudless night? Whether you are accustomed to seeing the luminous edges of the Milky Way or can just barely make out your favorite constellation, the sight of our night sky is not the same for all eyes around the world. While seemingly harmless in our da , ...

What do you see when you look up at the night sky on a clear and cloudless night? Whether you are accustomed to seeing the luminous edges of the Milky Way or can just barely make out your favorite constellation, the sight of our night sky is not the same for all eyes around the world. While seemingly harmless in our da , ...

Outdoors on the South lawn of DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory2930 E Warren Avenue, Denver (MAP) Event begins at dusk. If you need to learn how to use your new telescope, come early, bring it with you, and ask our members for assistance as we all set up before dark. Don’t have your own telescope yet? No problem! J , ...

Open to members and non-members alike, the Monthly General Meetings feature club announcements, member observing reports, and a headline guest speaker. Typically hailing from one of Colorado’s many science or technical organizations, speakers share their experiences on a wide range of astronomy topics. Presenta , ...

The Denver Astronomical Society hosts weekly and monthly events* at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, featuring its prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope. It serves as DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...

https://www.standleylakestargazing.com/programs/arewealoneThursday, April 18, 20246:00 PM  7:00 PM The cosmos is vast beyond imagination. As scientists learn more about newly discovered exoplanets and their water-rich environments, it’s only natural to wonder about life beyond Earth. But what would detection of life lo , ...

The Denver Astronomical Society hosts weekly and monthly events* at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, featuring its prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope. It serves as DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...

The world’s largest astronomy, space, and telescope expo! 2024 Speakers confirmed so far Bob Cabana – NASA Associate AdministratorNorm Knight – NASA Flight Operations DirectorDavid Levy – Co-discoverer Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9Holly Ridings – NASA Chief Flight DirectorGerry Griffin  – , ...

The world’s largest astronomy, space, and telescope expo! 2024 Speakers confirmed so far Bob Cabana – NASA Associate AdministratorNorm Knight – NASA Flight Operations DirectorDavid Levy – Co-discoverer Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9Holly Ridings – NASA Chief Flight DirectorGerry Griffin  – , ...

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Dr. Nicolle Zellner is a professor of physics at Albion College in Albion, MI, where she teaches introductory and advanced astronomy and physics courses and has mentored dozens of student research partners. Join the NASA Night Sky Network on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (9:00 PM Eastern) along with Dr. Ni , ...

The Denver Astronomical Society hosts weekly and monthly events* at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, featuring its prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope. It serves as DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...

Designing a Finder/Guide Scope Part 3 of 4: Assembly, Adjustments, and Field Testing The DAS Maker SIG is a special interest group focused on DIY astronomy building projects, strongly emphasizing designing and 3D printing custom parts for your viewing and astrophoto rigs. Not a member yet? Join Denver Astronomical Soci , ...

The Denver Astronomical Society hosts weekly and monthly events* at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, featuring its prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope. It serves as DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...

DAS member David Chandler Topic: Viewing Comet Trails with Amateur-Sized Telescopes David will discuss his discovery that “comet trails” (comet debris trails littering their orbits) can be seen with amateur-sized telescopes.  Locating them is a challenge, given that typical astronomy software does not show , ...

Officers and Trustees of the Executive Board meet monthly to conduct the club’s financial and strategic business and decision-making. DAS members are encouraged to attend and share their opinions with the board. Like this:Like Loading... , ...

The Denver Astronomical Society hosts weekly and monthly events* at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory, featuring its prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope. It serves as DAS’ home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, Executive Board Meetings and special events , ...