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Sister Organization
We are pleased to acknowledge The Astronomical Society of South Australia as a sister organization to CSAS. CSAS Members can view their latest monthly bulletin in the Newsletter category of our Members Download page.
March 2015 Public Star Party
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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February 2015 Meeting
Date: February 25th, 2015 (Wednesday – not the usual day!)
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Place: East Library Community Room (map below)
Video streaming: http://www.livestream.com/csastro
Agenda:
- President’s Introduction
- New Members/Visitors Welcome
- What’s Up in Tonight’s Sky
- Al Acker – Observatory Remote Control
- Adjourn
Where:
Pikes Peak Library District
East Library Community Room
5550 North Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO
80918
East Library Community Room
5550 North Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO
80918
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January 2015 Monthly Meeting
Date: January 27th, 2015 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Place: East Library Community Room (map below)
Agenda:
- President’s Introduction
- New Members/Visitors Welcome
- What’s Up in Tonight’s Sky
- Show-N-Tele : Bring your astronomy related Christmas presents to share with your fellow club members!
- Adjourn
Where:
Pikes Peak Library District
East Library Community Room
5550 North Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO
80918
East Library Community Room
5550 North Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO
80918
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Star Parties?
We have no Public Star Parties scheduled for the winter, for the obvious reasons.
Please check back later for next year’s schedule. Thanks!
November 2014 Monthly Meeting
Date: November 25, 2014 (Tuesday) * This is a change from the last month!
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Place: East Library Community Room (map below)
Agenda:
- President’s Introduction
- New Members/Visitors Welcome
- What’s Up in Tonight’s Sky
- Photos from the Oct Expo (B. Vixie)
- A report on the Beginner’s Star Party (J. West)
- A report on the Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo (S. Donnell)
- Adjourn
Where:
Pikes Peak Library District
East Library Community Room
5550 North Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO
80918
East Library Community Room
5550 North Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO
80918
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October 2014 Public Star Party
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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Rocket Science & Moon Myths video
Due to my figuratively dropping the ball, Tristan’s post on his upcoming talk abut Rocket Science & Moon Myths wasn’t posted until after the event and of course I do apologize to Tristan and you all for that!
The good news is that the talk was filmed and is available on YouTube!!!
September 2014 Public Star Party
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. |
January 2013 Meeting
Date: January 22, 2013 (Tuesday)
Time: 7-9pm
Agenda:
– Annual Show-n-Tele meeting. Bring all your toys you’ve acquired in 2012 to show off to the rest of the club.Continue reading “January 2013 Meeting”
May 20th, 2012 Annular Eclipse
Here is a video from Science@NASA which explains an annular eclipse and where it can be seen in the USA.
May 2011 Public Star Party
Date: Friday, May 6th, 2011
Time: 8-10pm
Place: Fountain Creek Regional Park, Fountain, CO
April 2011 Meeting
Date:April 26th, 2011 (Tuesday)
Time: 7-9pm
Where:
LearningRx, Inc.
5085 List Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Agenda:
April 2011 Public Star Party
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. |
View Map of Location |
Please be sure to read our Star Party Etiquette page before you attend!
March 2011 Public Star Party
Since the weather is so unpredictable in Colorado and especially in March, 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.
When: Fri, March 11th, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Palmer Park, 3650 Maizeland Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Location is the green arrow in the map below
Location is the green arrow in the map below
October Meeting
NEW MEETING PLACE as of the Sept 2010 meeting!
Date: October 26th, 2010 (Tuesday)
Time: 7-9pm
Where:
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LearningRx, Inc.
5085 List Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Agenda:
Coming Soon…
October Star Party
When: Sat, October 16th, 6:30pm – 11pm
Where: Palmer Park, 3650 Maizeland Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Location is the green arrow in the map below
Location is the green arrow in the map below
September Meeting
NEW MEETING PLACE!
Date: September 28th, 2010 (Tuesday)
Time: 7-9pm
Where:
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LearningRx, Inc.
5085 List Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Agenda:
Visitor/New Member Introductions – JimW
Election Night
July Star Party
Date: July 16th, 2010 – Friday
Time: 8:30pm-11:30pm
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. |
View Map of Location |
Please be sure to read our Star Party Etiquette page before you attend!