Meet Our New In-Reach Coordinator and Board Trustee

by Editor on July 30, 2025 with No Comments

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.

What’s Up in Denver? July 28th through August 3rd, 2025

by Editor on July 27, 2025 with No Comments

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

July 28: Catch the waxing crescent Sturgeon Moon near the red planet Mars low in the constellation Virgo in the western sky after sunset. Moon reaches its Descending Node as it crosses the earth’s orbital plane from north to south.… Continue reading.

Patrol the Stars: Join the Eclipsing Binary Patrol

by Editor on July 20, 2025 with No Comments

Over the past few months, we’ve explored some of the most engaging ways to get involved in NASA Citizen Science, spotlighting projects like Galaxy Zoo (now with JWST data!), Cloudspotting on Mars, Active Asteroids, Are We Alone in the Universe?, ExoAsteroids, and Backyard Worlds: Planet 9.… Continue reading.

Catch a Summer Sky Show: The Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower

by Editor on July 20, 2025 with No Comments

Meteor Shower – Photo by DAS Member Bart Scully

What Is a Meteor Shower?

Meteor showers happen when Earth passes through a trail of debris left by a comet or asteroid. These tiny bits of rock and dust enter our atmosphere and burn up, creating bright streaks of light across the night sky.… Continue reading.

What’s Up in Denver? July 21st through 27th, 2025

by Editor on July 20, 2025 with No Comments

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

July 21: Catch the waning crescent Buck Moon near “the morning star” Venus low in the early morning eastern sky July 22: NSN Webinar Series: Lucy Mission: An Asteroid Investigation with Alena Gavrilenko: Youtube Livestream or Zoom (registration required): 7:00 PM Catch the waning crescent Buck Moon near M35 – the Shoe-Buckle Cluster low in the eastern skies in Gemini before sunrise.… Continue reading.

Meet Our New Outreach Coordinators – Join Us in Sharing the Wonder

by Editor on July 15, 2025 with No Comments

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.

What’s Up in Denver? July 14th through 20th, 2025

by Editor on July 13, 2025 with No Comments

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

July 14: DAS General Meeting – Dr. Roger Clark presents “Aurora and Airglow”: In-person at Regis University’s Peter Claver Hall, Room 315: 7:00 – 9:00 PM July 15:

DAS Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG) Meeting – Advanced Image Processing: Virtual on Zoom (check membership email or Slack for link): 7:00 – 9:00 PM July 16: Look for the waning gibbous Buck Moon hovering right next to the ringed gas giant Saturn high in the southern sky in Pisces.… Continue reading.

Discover a New Neighbor: Join the Search with Backyard Worlds: Planet 9

by Editor on July 13, 2025 with No Comments

Over the past few months, we’ve been exploring the many ways amateur astronomers and the public can contribute to real scientific discovery through NASA’s Citizen Science projects. So far, we’ve highlighted Galaxy Zoo and its new JWST data, Cloudspotting on Mars, Active Asteroids, Are We Alone in the Universe?,… Continue reading.

Explore the Skies with the Astronomical League Observing Programs

by Editor on July 11, 2025 with No Comments

Did you know that when you become a member of the Denver Astronomical Society (DAS), you’re also automatically enrolled in the Astronomical League (AL) at no extra cost? This national organization opens up a whole new world of opportunity for amateur astronomers.… Continue reading.

What’s Up in Denver? July 7th through 13th, 2025

by Editor on July 6, 2025 with No Comments

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

July 7: Look for the waxing gibbous Buck Moon to cozy up with Antares in the southern sky in Scorpius – Antares is a bright red supergiant star in the heart of the constellation Scorpius, often called the “Heart of the Scorpion.”… Continue reading.