April 8 Eclipse FAQ

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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: This is an outdoor event.… Continue reading.

Upcoming Events Through Apr 13th

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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 

Eclipse Glasses Availability

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We still have plenty of eclipse glasses left for sale. However, we have had to disable the online sales to ensure we don’t leave our recipients’ eclipse experience at the mercy of the US Post Office.

Moving forward, our eclipse glasses will be available for sale in person at our event at DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory.… Continue reading.

Upcoming Events Mar 27 – April 8

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Mar 27 – Apr 8: Observing Activities

Apr 3: Astrophotography Special Interest Group

Apr 5-7: Dark Sky Weekend

Apr 6 – Apr 13: International Dark Sky Week

Apr 8: Eclipse Watch Party at Chamberlin Observatory

Upcoming Events Mar 15 – Mar 24

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Mar 15: Zoom: Solar To The Max presented by Alan Friedman https://members.denverastro.org/event-5649905

Mar 20: Astrophotography Special Interest Group https://members.denverastro.org/event-5638941

Mar 21: Earth Hour https://www.earthhour.org/

Mar 15-24: Sky and Telescope Observing Calendar https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-march-15-24/

Upcoming Events for the Week of March 10 – March 16

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Mar 8 – 17: Observing Highlights Mar 10: Spring Banquet Mar 15: Zoom: Solar To The Max presented by Alan Friedman Mar 16: Open House at the Chamberlin Observatory

Upcoming Events: Week of Feb 25 – Mar 1

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All Week: Observing Opportunities

Feb 26: E-Board Meeting via Zoom

Feb 28: NSN Webinar Series: Astromycology in Space Exploration

Feb 28: DAS MakerSIG Meeting Link for Members

Mar 01: Zoom Event: Experiencing Totality – The Great Eclipse of 2024 Presented by the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society

 

* The attached image is from Sky & Telescope Magazine’s Observing section

2023 DAS Annual Equipment Auction

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It’s time once again for our Annual Equipment Auction!! Saturday, October 21st, through Saturday, October 28th Bidding starts at 1am MDT Saturday morning! All proceeds from this year’s auction will benefit the DAS Kline-Dodge Dark Site https://www.denverastro.org/tag/kline-dodge-dark-site/ • Winning bidders must pick up their merchandise IN PERSON in Denver.… Continue reading.

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