Sharing the Night Sky with the Public Since 1949
For over seventy-five years, the Denver Astronomical Society has brought together stargazers across the Denver metropolitan area and beyond. The society hosts dozens of events and activities yearly to promote amateur astronomy across our unique region, one mile nearer the stars.
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Accepting Scholarship Applications Through June 15!
We are now accepting applications for Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship recipients for 2024. Established in 1973, the Denver Astronomical Society’s Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship (VNHA) supports graduating high school and undergraduate college students majoring in astronomy and the physical sciences. Each year, … Read More
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Upcoming Events Through Apr 21
Weekly Skywatching Tips from Sky & Telescope Apr 15: DAS General Meeting: Mysteries of the Sun – Open to the public! Apr 17: Astrophotography Special Interest Group Apr 18: Standley Lake Stargazing presents: Are We Alone? Apr 20-21: Northeast Astronomy Forum … Read More
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April 8 Eclipse FAQ
Here are the current sky conditions and predictions for Chamberlin Observatory from our friends at ClearDarkSky.com. Click the image for a better view and more details. Q: Where is the watch party?A: Observatory Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/HPCDvyWr5AxnyM5n8) Q: When do you open?A: … Read More
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Upcoming Events Through Apr 13th
Apr 5-14: Sky & Telescope Sky Map Apr 6-13: International Dark Sky Week Apr 8: Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Chamberlin Observatory Apr 13: Open House at the Chamberlin Observatory
Chamberlin Observatory Tours
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 the DAS home base for numerous Public Nights, Open Houses, and special events throughout the year.
Due to overwhelming demand, we are changing how we reserve our Public Nights and adding more to the calendar. We are sold out into mid-2025 and will not open any more slots until we can revamp our reservation system and get our new teams in place. We are committed to providing you with the best experience, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please watch for announcements on our Facebook page and our DAS News page.
If you have any questions about EXISTING reservations or would like to make changes to make changes to your reservation, email us at reservations@denverastro.org.
Astrophotography Special Interest Group
The Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) has established a Special Interest Group amongst its members devoted to Astrophotography. Do you want to learn or improve your skills in astrophotography? Do you enjoy viewing pictures of the Sun, Moon, Planets, or Deep Sky Objects? Ever wonder if you can take similar images? Maybe you have skills that you could pass on to novice members. Consider joining DAS and being part of this Special Interest Group. Please email us for more information. astrophotogroup@denverastro.org
The Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship
Established in 1973, the DAS Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship supports graduating high school and undergraduate college students majoring in astronomy and the physical sciences. Interested and eligible students are invited to apply for funding on the Scholarship Page.
