Save the date! We're celebrating International Observe the Moon Night at Chamberlin Observatory and Observatory Park. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 5–10 p.m. Telescopes, Moon activities, NASA materials, giveaways, family-friendly science, and more. Free RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house...

TICKET RELEASE! We have just released 74 Bonus Astronomy Night tickets for July, including 6 more for TOMORROW NIGHT, July 2nd🤩! Grab them while you can, and spend a summer night with us at DU's historic @chamberlin-obs.bsky.social ! www.denverastro.org/reservations/

🗓️ Save the Date! The DAS Members' Picnic returns July 25 at Chamberlin Observatory. Great food, observatory tours, solar observing, volunteer recognition, and time with fellow members. RSVP: members.denverastro.org/event-6733636

The June DAS Astrophotography Gallery is here! See images of the North America Nebula, Veil Nebula, M13, M51, M81/M82, the Virgo Triplet, Jupiter, Kīlauea volcano, Markarian's Chain, and more from our talented ASIG members. www.denverastro.org/das-astropho... #astrophotography #astronomy

Trustee Emeritus Jack Eastman: More Than Half a Century with DAS www.denverastro.org/trustee-emer... From Griffith Observatory to Chamberlin Observatory, longtime DAS member Jack Eastman has spent more than 50 years sharing astronomy with others.

This week in Denver astronomy: 🔭 3 star parties! • RMNP (Fri) • NCAS at Sylvan Dale Ranch (Sat) • CSAS at Florissant Fossil Beds (Sat) Plus a Jupiter-Venus-Mercury meetup after sunset. www.denverastro.org/whats-up-in-...

DAS Members: We need your help. Please take our anonymous 10-question member survey by June 14. It takes about 5 minutes and will help DAS understand what’s working, what needs improvement, and how to better serve all members. members.denverastro.org/Sys/Poll/73189

Such a fun night!

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We got to see the ISS fly over @chamberlin-obs.bsky.social tonight — and hear it too, thanks to a @denverastro.bsky.social member with a ham radio! 🤩

Star party season is almost here! Based on advice from longtime DAS member and trustee Joe Gafford, our latest guide covers star party etiquette, red light discipline, astrophotography courtesy, camping prep, and more. Read more: www.denverastro.org/dont-be-a-pa...

What’s Up in Denver? May 18th–24th, 2026 🌙 This week features beautiful Moon pairings with Venus, Jupiter, Castor & Pollux, plus DAS Open House at Chamberlin Observatory on May 23 and public events across Colorado. Read the full weekly guide: www.denverastro.org/whats-up-in-...

#ALCON2026 is coming to Cincinnati August 12–15! 🌌 The annual astronomy convention features talks, astrophotography, citizen science, vendor exhibits, tours, and more — open to everyone, not just Astronomical League members. Learn more: www.alcon2026.org

Applications are now open for the 2026 DAS VNHA Scholarship through June 15. The scholarship supports students pursuing astronomy, astrophysics, physical sciences, mathematics, and related STEM fields. Learn more and apply: www.denverastro.org/resources/sc... #Astronomy #STEM #Scholarship

DAS Astrophotography Gallery for May 2026 📸✨ www.denverastro.org/das-astropho... This month’s ASIG gallery features stunning images of M82, the Crab Nebula, Rosette, Horsehead, Thor’s Helmet, Veil Nebula, M101, M106 & more from talented DAS astrophotographers! 🌌

What’s Up in Denver? May 11–17, 2026 www.denverastro.org/whats-up-in-... 🌑 New Moon + Dark Sky Weekend 🔭 Star parties across the Front Range 🛰️ NASA Psyche Mars flyby 🪐 Mercury at superior conjunction Great week for deep-sky observing! ✨

What’s Up in Denver? May 4–10, 2026 www.denverastro.org/whats-up-in-... 🌠 η Aquariids peak 🌙 Waning Flower Moon 🪐 Moon in Sagittarius “Teapot” 🔭 Star parties + DAS meetings all week 🎉 Cinco de Mayo + Mother’s Day Clear skies! ✨

68 extra Astronomy Night tickets have been released for May, including a Saturday night, May 30th! Grab 'em while you can and come see us at DU's historic @Chamberlin_Obs ! denverastro.org/reservations/

We just had a last-minute cancellation for TONIGHT's Astronomy Night event at @chamberlin-obs.bsky.social at 8:30 p.m. We have TWO tickets available. denverastro.org/reservations/

Astronomy Night Reservations at Chamberlin Observatory – Denver Astronomical Society

All Astronomy Nights start with an informative, multimedia astronomy presentation by a DAS lecturer. Astronomy presentations are designed for visitors of all ages and may be illustrated with colorful computer graphics, videos, and/or other audio-visual methods as appropriate.

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🌌 What’s Up in Denver? April 6–12 ⭐ BIG EVENT: Astronomy & Earth Day at Fiske Planetarium (Sun, April 12, noon–10 PM) Plus star parties, livestreams & lunar highlights all week 🔭 Read more: www.denverastro.org/whats-up-in-...

📸 DAS Astrophotography Gallery – April 2026 New images from ASIG members featuring the Orion Nebula, Whirlpool Galaxy & more—plus an unforgettable volcano shot 🌋 Check it out: www.denverastro.org/das-astropho... Clear skies ✨

Skyward – April 2026 🌕 David H. Levy reflects on a total lunar eclipse, time at Palomar & the legacy of Russell W. Porter—with Mario Motta & Jean Mueller. A beautiful mix of astronomy, history & memory. Read more: www.denverastro.org/of-mario-mot...

Extra Astronomy Night tickets have been released for April - no joke! Grab 'em while you can and come see us at DU's historic Chamberlin Observatory @chamberlin-obs.bsky.social ! www.denverastro.org/reservations/

🚀 Humans return to deep space! NASA’s Artemis II launches April 1, sending astronauts around the Moon for the first time since Apollo. Details + how to watch: www.denverastro.org/artemis-ii-h...

What’s Up in Denver? Mar 30–Apr 5 🔭 Io’s shadow crosses Jupiter, Mercury hits greatest elongation & the Full Pink Moon shines bright. Plus the Artemis II launch! Read more: www.denverastro.org/whats-up-in-... Clear skies ✨

Pathetic Jupiter: Skyward for March 2026 by DAS Poet Laureate David “Doveed” Levy—a powerful, poetic reflection on Jupiter, memory, emotion, and a lifetime under the stars. www.denverastro.org/pathetic-jup... #Astronomy #Skyward

What's Up in Denver? Mar 2–8: 🌕 Total Lunar Eclipse of the Worm Moon, Venus meets Neptune & Saturn, JWST galaxy talks, Artemis II program, DAS Banquet & more! Don’t forget DST begins ⏰ www.denverastro.org/whats-up-in-... #Denver #Astronomy

🌕 A total lunar eclipse is coming to Denver! Our new guide covers timing (MST), what causes a “Blood Moon,” how to observe, and photography tips for the March 2026 total eclipse. Don’t miss it! www.denverastro.org/what-you-nee... #Denver #LunarEclipse #Astronomy

What's Up in Denver? Feb 23–Mar 1: Worm Moon near the Pleiades, M35 & the Beehive, a six-planet Planet Parade, JWST talk, and Standley Lake Stargazing events 🌙✨ www.denverastro.org/whats-up-in-... #Denver #Astronomy

DAS Members ⭐ Join us March 7 for the 2026 Spring Banquet & Awards Ceremony! We’ll induct new leaders, honor volunteers, and highlight the programs that power DAS. Celebrate the people who make DAS shine. Details: www.denverastro.org/celebrate-th...

One-time Denver screening of STARMAN, a documentary about NASA/JPL engineer and author Gentry Lee. 📍 Sie FilmCenter 🗓 Feb 21, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM MST 🎤 Live Q&A with Gentry Lee + director Single screening only. denverfilm.eventive.org/films/69618f... Share if you know fellow space nerds.

Our Astronomical Equipment Auction is in full swing! This quarter's proceeds will be used to identify and reward our amazing volunteers and to encourage others to volunteer/support the many functions of DAS. www.32auctions.com/AuctionLink2... #telescopes #auction