Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
Education + Science + Star Parties + Star Viewings + Star Programs
When: Fri, March 27th, 2015, 7:30pm – 11:00pmWhere: Palmer Park, 3650 Maizeland Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Of course you know how Colorado is, so don’t forget to check back here the night of the star party to find out if it’s still on depending on the weather.
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When: Sat, October 4th, 2014, 7:30pm – 11:30pmWhere: Palmer Park, 3650 Maizeland Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
**Update 10/3/14 — Clear skies are on the menu for our public star party tomorrow night! Come out to Palmer Park and help us celebrate Astronomy Day! We’ll have our scopes pointed to various different celestial objects! Join us for an unforgettable tour of the night sky.
But of course you know how Colorado is, so don’t forget to check back here the night of the star party to find out if it’s still on depending on the weather.
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Date: September 6th, 2014 – Saturday
Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm
Location: Bear Creek Regional Park – East Gardens
Co-Sponsored by El Paso County Parks
Let’s hope for good weather and we’ll see you all there.
| Bear Creek Park East This is one of our primary location for public star parties. From I-25, exit at the US 24/Cimmaron interchange. Drive west on US 24 to 21st Street. Turn south on 21st Street and drive about 0.8 miles. Turn east on Rio Grande Street. Take the first right into Bear Creek Park. The observing area is in the dirt parking lot to the east of the community gardens. |
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012
Time: 6:30-11pm
Place: Fountain Creek Regional Park, Fountain, CO
Date: Friday, September 21st, 2012
Time: 7-11pm
Place: Fox Run Regional Park, Black Forest, CO
Directions: Enter park from Stella Dr and take first right. Follow road around to large parking area on right. We’ll be set up in the small parking lot a few yards further down the road.
Please review our Star Party Etiquette before attending. Thank you!
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Date: July 27, 2012 – Friday
Time: 8:30pm-11:30pm
Location: Bear Creek Regional Park – East Gardens
Co-Sponsored by El Paso County Parks
Hope to see you all there.
| Bear Creek Park East This is one of our primary location for public star parties. From I-25, exit at the US 24/Cimmaron interchange. Drive west on US 24 to 21st Street. Turn south on 21st Street and drive about 0.8 miles. Turn east on Rio Grande Street. Take the first right into Bear Creek Park. The observing area is in the dirt parking lot to the east of the community gardens. |
Date: Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
Time: 8-11pm
Place: Fox Run Regional Park, Black Forest, CO
Directions: Enter park from Stella Dr and take first right. Follow road around to large parking area on right. We’ll be set up in the small parking lot a few yards further down the road.
Please review our Star Party Etiquette before attending. Thank you!
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Date: Friday, May 25th, 2012
Time: 7-10pm
Place: Fountain Creek Regional Park, Fountain, CO
Date: April 28, 2012 – Saturday
Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm
Location: Bear Creek Regional Park – East Gardens
Co-Sponsored by El Paso County Parks
We will be starting at 3pm to do Solar observing as well as possibly picking up Venus during the day. The Solar observing will continue until 6pm at which time we’ll take a break and then be back starting at 7pm until 11pm with a night time observation event.
Come and make a day of it!
Hope to see you all there.
| Bear Creek Park East This is one of our primary location for public star parties. From I-25, exit at the US 24/Cimmaron interchange. Drive west on US 24 to 21st Street. Turn south on 21st Street and drive about 0.8 miles. Turn east on Rio Grande Street. Take the first right into Bear Creek Park. The observing area is in the dirt parking lot to the east of the community gardens. |
Date: November 4th, 2010 – Friday
Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm
Location: Bear Creek Regional Park – East Gardens
Co-Sponsored by El Paso County Parks
| Bear Creek Park East This is one of our primary location for public star parties. From I-25, exit at the US 24/Cimmaron interchange. Drive west on US 24 to 21st Street. Turn south on 21st Street and drive about 0.8 miles. Turn east on Rio Grande Street. Take the first right into Bear Creek Park. The observing area is in the dirt parking lot to the east of the community gardens. |
Please be sure to read our Star Party Etiquette page before you attend!
Join the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for the second annual International Observe the Moon Night. This event will be held on Oct 8, 2011 at Palmer Park near the ball field. Join members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing, viewing many celestial wonders and of course the Moon to celebrate InOMN. (weather permitting). Come view the Moon and more through the many telescopes that will be setup. This event will be from 7pm until 11pm. This will be a great evening for the whole family to see our Moon up close and personal. This event is TOTALLY FREE! Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Date: 8 Oct
Time: 7pm
Where: Palmer Park
For more info click: InOMN
The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society along with No Child Left Inside invites the public to a FREE Solar viewing session on Saturday, 1 October 2011 at Palmer Park, located at the intersection of Academy Blvd and Maizeland Street. Enter the park on Maizeland and turn right at the first intersection. Then turn left at the first left, Parking Lot A. CSAS club members setup their solar telescopes to allow attendees to view our closest star, the Sun. You can safely view the Sun up close. Ever wanted to see Sun Spots or Prominences up close? Reservations are NOT needed. All ages are welcome!
Since the weather is so unpredictable in Colorado and especially in October, please be aware that this star party may be canceled on the day of the star party. So please be sure to check here before you head out. If it is canceled, we’ll have a notice here and on the main page of the website.
Also note that it will most likely be on the chilly side so PLEASE dress appropriately! Thank you.
Date: Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Time: 7:30-11pm
Place: Fox Run Regional Park, Black Forest, CO
Directions: Enter park from Stella Dr and take first right. Follow road around to large parking area on right. We’ll be set up in the small parking lot a few yards further down the road.
Please review our Star Party Etiquette before attending. Thank you!
Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2011
Time: 8-11pm
Place: Fox Run Regional Park, Black Forest, CO
Directions: Enter park from Stella Dr and take first right. Follow road around to large parking area on right. We’ll be set up in the small parking lot a few yards further down the road.
Please review our Star Party Etiquette before attending. Thank you!
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Date: Friday, May 6th, 2011
Time: 8-10pm
Place: Fountain Creek Regional Park, Fountain, CO
Date: April 9th, 2011 – Saturday
Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Bear Creek – East
Co-Sponsored by El Paso County Parks
| Bear Creek Park East This is one of our primary location for public star parties. From I-25, exit at the US 24/Cimmaron interchange. Drive west on US 24 to 21st Street. Turn south on 21st Street and drive about 0.8 miles. Turn east on Rio Grande Street. Take the first right into Bear Creek Park. The observing area is in the dirt parking lot to the east of the community gardens. |
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Please be sure to read our Star Party Etiquette page before you attend!