Family Star Party at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Friday, January 3rd from 5:30-7:30 PM. We’ll set up our telescopes in the parking lot for free views of the celestial sights in the sky. This is free and open to the public. The Discovery Center museum will also be open with discounted prices and activitiesContinue reading “Space Foundation Discovery Center Family Star Party, Friday, January 3rd, 5:30-7:30 PM”
I will be continuing my ongoing course on beginning deep sky imaging and several topics for more advanced imagers. If you would like more information, please email Barry at barry.young.co@gmail.com. I will be holding this in-person and virtually.
Star party at Mueller State Park Visitor Center Parking lot. Venus is highest in the evening sky after Sunset, Mars is at it’s closest to Earth in 2 years, Saturn is setting and Jupiter is high in the evening sky not to mention all of the other winter celestial highlights that can’t be missed. JoinContinue reading “Mueller State Park Star Party, Friday, January 17th, 7-9 PM”
Solar viewing for a program at the Bear Creek Nature Center. This is a registration-only event with registration through Bear Creek Nature Center.
Mars is closest to Earth, Venus is furthest angle away from the Sun at Sunset and we have Saturn and Jupiter to view on a Moonless night. Let’s have a planet party! Join CSASTRO volunteers with their telescopes at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. We’ll set up our largest telescopes at the Limekiln Trailhead for viewsContinue reading “Mars Opposition Star Party at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Saturday, January 18th, 6-8 PM”
CSASTRO Meetings are free and open to the public and are currently being held in person and online (see location and virtual meeting invite information below). Happy New Year! SHOW-and-TELE: Bring your favorite new astro tech toy or other astro-related gizmo to share. We will also have our regular Observers Reports, What’s Up in theContinue reading “CSASTRO Monthly Meeting – Free and Open to the Public”
CSASTRO is supporting a program at Fox Run Regional Park on Saturday, Feb 1st, 10 AM – 2 PM. We’ll be setting up solar telescopes for views of the Sun and to talk about our astronomy programs in the community. This event will take place around the main pond at Fox Run Regional Park.
Family Star Party at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Friday, February 7th from 6-8 PM. We’ll set up our telescopes in the parking lot for free views of the celestial sights in the sky. This is free and open to the public. The Discovery Center museum will also be open with discounted prices and activitiesContinue reading “Space Foundation Discovery Center Family Star Party, Friday, Feb. 7th, 6-8 PM”
CSASTRO will be supporting the annual Bear Creek Elementary STEAM Night on Wednesday, February 19th from 6-7:30 PM. This event is open to Bear Creek Elementary Students and their families. We’ll tentatively plan to set up outside the school for viewing of the planets with a backup plan to set up indoors if weather isContinue reading “Bear Creek Elementary STEAM Night, Wednesday, Feb 19th, 6-7:30 PM”
CSASTRO Meetings are free and open to the public and are currently being held in person and online (see location and virtual meeting invite information below). This months presentation is TBD. We will also have our regular Observers Reports, What’s Up in the Night Sky, and Committee reports. Education Activities Center (EAC) Space Foundation DiscoveryContinue reading “CSASTRO Monthly Meeting – Free and Open to the Public”
Family Star Party at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Friday, March 7th from 6-8 PM. We’ll set up our telescopes in the parking lot for free views of the celestial sights in the sky. This is free and open to the public. The Discovery Center museum will also be open with discounted prices and activitiesContinue reading “Space Foundation Discovery Center Family Star Party, Friday, March 7th, 6-8 PM”
Friday, March 14th, , 6:30-9:30 PM (3 mile hike) or 7:30-9:30 PM (1-mile hike) Advance Registration Is Required. Space is limited. Click this link to the sign-up page: https://cpwconnect.state.co.us/Calendar (NOTE: CSASTRO has no connection to or responsibility for the registration process). Come join us for a free adventurous astronomy night hike at Cheyenne Mountain StateContinue reading “Astronomy Hikes, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Friday, March 14th, 6:30 – 9:30 PM”
*NOTE: This event has limited spaces and registration is required. See below for details. Join the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society at Garden of The Gods on March 20th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM for a one-of-a-kind nighttime hike to welcome the start of Spring! March 20th is the Spring Equinox – the first day ofContinue reading “Garden of The Gods Equinox Hike, Thursday, March 20th, 7-9 PM”
CSASTRO Meetings are free and open to the public and are currently being held in person and online (see location and virtual meeting invite information below). This months presentation is TBD. We will also have our regular Observers Reports, What’s Up in the Night Sky, and Committee Reports Education Activities Center (EAC) Space FoundationContinue reading “CSASTRO Monthly Meeting – Free and Open to the Public”
Thursday, April 3rd, 6:30-9:30 PM (3 mile hike) or 7:30-9:30 PM (1-mile hike) Advance Registration Is Required. Space is limited. Click this link to the sign-up page: https://cpwconnect.state.co.us/Calendar (CSASTRO has no connection to or responsibility for the registration process). Come join us for a free adventurous astronomy night hike at Cheyenne Mountain State Park! (FreeContinue reading “Astronomy Hike, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Thursday, April 3rd”
Family Star Party at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Friday, April 4th from 7:30-9:30 PM. We’ll set up our telescopes in the parking lot for free views of the celestial sights in the sky. This is free and open to the public. The Discovery Center museum will also be open with discounted prices and activitiesContinue reading “Space Foundation Discovery Center Family Star Party, Friday, April 4th, 7:30-9:30 PM”
Placeholder for tentative event with El Paso County Regional Parks. This will be a registration only event led by El Paso County Parks and Recreation.
It’s SUN-Day on a Saturday at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. We’ll set up our special solar observing telescopes at the Limekiln Trailhead from 9 am to Noon on Saturday, April 12th to share some unique views of our nearest star, the Sun! The Sun is at solar maximum and so, with our specially designed solarContinue reading “SUN-Day In The Park, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Saturday, April 12th, 9 AM – Noon”
CSASTRO Meetings are free and open to the public and are currently being held in person and online (see location and virtual meeting invite information below). This month’s presentation is TBD. We will also have our regular Observers Reports, What’s Up in the Night Sky, and more Education Activities Center (EAC) Space Foundation Discovery CenterContinue reading “CSASTRO Monthly Meeting – Free and Open to the Public”
Star Party at Horizon Middle School on the East side of the school in the grassy open area. This event is open to all in the public that would like to attend.
