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.

NASA Citizen Science: Help Hunt for Exoasteroids

by Editor on July 6, 2025 with No Comments

In our ongoing series exploring NASA’s exciting Citizen Science projects, we’ve looked at how volunteers help identify galaxies, spot Martian clouds, investigate active asteroids, and determine if we’re alone in the universe. Now, we turn our eyes to something even more elusive: exoasteroids.… Continue reading.

AL/NASA 35 Years of Hubble July Challenge

by Editor on July 1, 2025 with No Comments

Last month, we discussed the Hubble’s Night Sky Observing Challenge and the June targets announced by the Astronomical League and NASA to celebrate 35 Years of the Hubble Space Telescope. These organizations have announced a new set of targets for the month of July.… Continue reading.

What’s Up in Denver? June 30th through July 6th, 2025

by Editor on June 29, 2025 with No Comments

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.

Are We Alone in the Universe? Join the Search with NASA’s Citizen Science Program

by Editor on June 29, 2025 with No Comments

Over the past few months, we’ve explored how anyone can join NASA’s Citizen Science program to classify distant galaxies, track Martian clouds, and discover active asteroids. Now, we turn to one of the most profound questions in science: Are we alone in the universe?… Continue reading.

What’s Up in Denver? June 23rd through 29th, 2025

by Editor on June 21, 2025 with No Comments

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.