Open House at Chamberlin: Saturn! Neptune! Jupiter! Uranus!

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Outdoors on the South lawn of DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory2930 E Warren Avenue, Denver (MAP)

Event starts at dusk.

December’s Open House features a four-day-old waxing crescent Moon (early). The planets Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, and Uranus will be visible, along with the Orion Nebulaand other nighttime treats.… Continue reading.

Open House: Saturn! Neptune! Jupiter! Uranus!

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Outdoors on the South lawn of DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory2930 E Warren Avenue, Denver (MAP)

Event begins at dusk.

Saturday, November 18th at dusk

November’s Open House features a two-days-before-first quarter Moon, and planets: Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, and Uranus will be visible, along with other autumn nighttime treats.… Continue reading.

Open House at Chamberlin: Saturn! Neptune! Jupiter!

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Outdoors on the South lawn of DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory2930 E Warren Avenue, Denver (MAP)

Event begins at dusk.

If you need to learn how to use your new telescope, come early, bring it with you, and ask our members for assistance as we all set up before dark.… Continue reading.

Outdoor Open House at Chamberlin Observatory

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Outdoors on the South lawn of DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory2930 E Warren Avenue, Denver (MAP)

July’s Open House features a waxing crescent Moon, the Hercules Cluster (M13), the Ring Nebula (M57), the beautiful double star Albireo, and more!

Members: Please plan to bring your telescopes to set up for public observing!… Continue reading.

Open House at Chamberlin: Saturn! Neptune! Jupiter! Uranus!

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Outdoors on the South lawn of DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory2930 E Warren Avenue, Denver (MAP)

Event begins at dusk.

If you need to learn how to use your new telescope, come early, bring it with you, and ask our members for assistance as we all set up before dark.… Continue reading.

Open House at Chamberlin: Saturn!

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Outdoors on the South lawn of DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory2930 E Warren Avenue, Denver (MAP)

Event begins at dusk.

If you need to learn how to use your new telescope, come early, bring it with you, and ask our members for assistance as we all set up before dark.… Continue reading.

Open House at Chamberlin: Mars! Venus!

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Outdoors on the South lawn of DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory 2930 E Warren Avenue, Denver (MAP)

Event begins at dusk.

Looking for a fun family activity? Join Denver Astronomical Society for its monthly Open House on Saturday, June 24th at dusk.… Continue reading.

Open House at Chamberlin: Venus! Mars!

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Outdoors on the South lawn of DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory2930 E Warren Avenue, Denver (MAP)

Event begins at dusk.

If you need to learn how to use your new telescope, come early, bring it with you, and ask our members for assistance as we all set up before dark.… Continue reading.

Members In-Reach – Using Stellarium w/Dr. John Bickel

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“How to Use Stellarium Software to Find Specific Objects in the Night Sky”

with DAS Member Dr. John Bickel.

This is an in-person, hands-on event!

*** THIS IS A SPECIAL EVENT FOR OUR REGISTERED MEMBERS AND IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ***

Intended audience: New observers, New DAS members

Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will be able to demonstrate in the field:

Opening Stellarium and set up proper time and observer GPS coordinates for a planned viewing session Determine which Stars, Galaxies, and Nebula will be visible in the time frame for planned viewing Determine which Stars, Galaxies, and Nebula will not be visible Extract azimuth and altitude coordinates to use in a home telescope Direct their personal telescope to the azimuth and altitude coordinates

 

Prerequisites:

Before the In-Reach Event attendees should download a copy of Stellarium either to a personal laptop or iPad Stellarium software for a laptop can be downloaded for free at: https://stellarium.org/… Continue reading.

Open House at Chamberlin: Venus! Mars!

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Outdoors on the South lawn of DU’s historic Chamberlin Observatory2930 E Warren Avenue, Denver (MAP)

Event begins at dusk.

If you need to learn how to use your new telescope, come early, bring it with you, and ask our members for assistance as we all set up before dark.… Continue reading.

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