Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
May 18: 👀 Look for the waxing crescent Strawberry Moon next to Venus, the “evening star” on the border of Taurus and Gemini low in the western sky just after sunset.… Continue reading.
Each year, amateur astronomers from across the United States gather for one of the biggest astronomy conventions in the country: ALCON, the annual conference of the Astronomical League. In 2026, the event heads to the Cincinnati area for four days of astronomy talks, workshops, tours, social events, and community-building—and everyone is invited.… Continue reading.
This article is based on the “Star Party Preparation and Etiquette” post on Cloudy Nights by DAS Member and Trustee, Joe Gafford.
What’s a Star Party?A star party is a gathering of astronomy enthusiasts who come together to observe the night sky, share knowledge, and enjoy celestial sights through telescopes and binoculars.… Continue reading.
The Denver Astronomical Society is now accepting applications for the 2026 Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship (VNHA). Established in 1973, the VNHA Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students pursuing studies in astronomy, astrophysics, physical sciences, mathematics, and related fields.… Continue reading.
Each month, the Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG) of the Denver Astronomical Society gathers to share one of the most inspiring parts of our hobby—the images we’ve captured of the night sky.… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
May 11: 🌘 The waning crescent Flower Moon reaches Ascending Node, as it crosses the ecliptic plane moving from south to north of Earth’s orbital plane around the Sun.:… Continue reading.Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
May 4: 🎤 DAS General Meeting – Give Peas a Chance: How Citizen Scientists Helped Solve the Photon Crisis with Dr. Donal O’Sullivan: Free, in-person event at Secular Hub: 7:00 PM 🌖 The waning gibbous Flower Moon reaches apogee, it’s farthest point in its orbit from the earth at 405,843 km.… Continue reading.
Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the Mile High City this week.
April 27: 🖥️ DAS E-Board Meeting: Members’ Only virtual event via Zoom (check Slack and membership email for details): 7:00 PM April 28: 🖥️ NASA Night Sky Network Webinar: Dragonfly: NASA’s Mission to Titan with Dr.… Continue reading.
Not every astronomer is drawn primarily to beautiful views or finished images. For some, the real excitement lies in what can be measured, compared, tracked, and learned from the night sky over time.
The Scientific Special Interest Group (SSIG) was created to give that curiosity a home.… Continue reading.
Each May, the Eta Aquariid meteor shower puts on a show in the early morning sky. These meteors get their name because they appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius, near the star Eta Aquarii. The Eta Aquariids are known for their fast, bright meteors and are especially exciting because they are connected to one of the most famous comets in history—Halley’s Comet.… Continue reading.