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By Kat Troche
March is the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere; with that, the hunt for Messier objects can begin!… Continue reading.
Asteroids are space rocks that orbit the Sun, just like planets. Some come close to Earth, and astronomers want to track them to make sure they don’t pose a danger. Professional astronomers use powerful telescopes to discover and monitor asteroids, while amateur astronomers can also help by watching the night sky.… Continue reading.
Not to be confused with Beetlejuice, the Michael Keaton character from the 1988 cult comedy-horror classic, Betelgeuse is one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky. It is a red supergiant, a type of star that is near the end of its life.… Continue reading.
What’s this about a planet parade? On Feb 28, up until about 6:28 pm MT, all of the planets in our solar system will align on the same side of the Sun above the horizon, possibly giving some lucky viewers a chance to see all of them simultaneously.… Continue reading.
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.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
February 24: If you’re planning to to take part in the NASA/AL Hubble Night Sky Challenge, for either the February (Silver) or the entire year (Gold), this is the last week to complete your observations!… Continue reading.
Charles Messier was a French astronomer who lived from 1730 to 1817. He was most active in the late 1700s and was known for his passion for hunting comets. During his time, comets were exciting discoveries, and Messier wanted to find as many as possible.… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
February 17: Look for the waning gibbous Moon near Spica in Virgo low in the southeastern sky around midnight MST. February 18: 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.
February 10: Possible Northern Lights! NOAA is forecasting a chance of G1 class geomagnetic storms with a stream of solar wind expected to impact the Earth’s magnetic field.… Continue reading.