Education & Outreach

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Your Gateway to the Colorado Night Sky!

Looking to explore the night skies and experience stargazing in the Pikes Peak area? Come join CSASTRO at our free* public star parties! Our outreach team members set up telescopes at events all over Colorado Springs region all year long.

From daytime solar observing to deep sky objects, we’ve got something for everybody! Click here to see upcoming events.

The pristine skies of Colorado allow our astronomers to pull in breathtaking views of distant galaxies, stars, nebula and more. We also provide instruction on how to find objects in the night sky and offer presentations on the moon & constellations, laser guided sky tours, talks on astronomical mythologies and so much more!

Thinking about getting binoculars or a telescope yourself? This is a great opportunity to look at (and through!) different equipment and ask questions. Do you already have a telescope but don’t know how to use it? Bring it out to one of our events and our experienced members will help you learn how to use it!

Interested in hosting a CSASTRO private star party or other astronomy-themed event? Please contact us at outreach@csastro.org. We are able to customize events for schools, scout troops, private organizations and more!

*Some state and national parks require entry fees. Special events like hikes have limited spots available and require registration. Please check specific event details for fee information. CSASTRO never charges fees for any public star party, but donations are always welcome.