Events

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The Board meeting is open to all members. Mike Schmidt will be conducting the meeting.   The meeting will be online via GoTo Meeting.   CSASTRO Board Room GoToMeeting info: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/874706077 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 874-706-077 United States: +1(786)Continue reading “Board Meeting”

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This event is free and open to the public.  Join Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) at the Garden of The Gods Visitor and Nature Center for an evening under the stars. Our CSASTRO Members will be bringing out their personal telescopes and other observing instruments to share views of the night sky with attendees. TheContinue reading “Star Party at Garden of The Gods, Saturday, May 23rd, 8:30-10:30 PM”

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Planetarium show by the U. S. Air Force Academy team. If you are interested in attending this event, please visit the U.S. Air Force Academy Planetarium and select the May 24-31 date. It is strongly recommended that you do this as soon as possible on a cell phone and that you have your ID handy forContinue reading “CSASTRO Monthly Meeting – Free and Open to the Public”

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Join us at the Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center as we explore the Summer Sky. Summer brings great weather to the Colorado mountains (Be prepared for much cooler temperatures than on the plains though!). Our view of the universe changes as we orbit the Sun so different times of year also bring us different starsContinue reading “Star Party at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Saturday, June 6th, 9-11 PM”

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The Board meeting is open to all members. Mike Schmidt will be conducting the meeting.   The meeting will be online via GoTo Meeting.   CSASTRO Board Room GoToMeeting info: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/874706077 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 874-706-077 United States: +1(786)Continue reading “Board Meeting”

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Join Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for a star party at Eleven Mile State Park.  State Park Fees apply but is otherwise free and open to the public for all that would like to attend!  CSASTRO Outreach volunteers will set up telescopes in the parking lot next to the playground across the street from the NorthContinue reading “Star Party at Eleven Mile Reservoir State Park, Friday, June 19th, 9-11 PM”

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SUN-Day In the Park program at Bear Creek Nature Center. This event is open to the public.  CSASTRO astronomers will set up safe solar telescopes and night telescopes safely modified for solar observing to share views of the Sun. We’ll also have some other hands on activities to demonstrate how the Sun works and whyContinue reading “SUN-Day In The Park at Bear Creek Park Nature Center, Saturday, June 20th, 9 AM – Noon”

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We have been asked to support this tiny community near Canon City, Colorado with a star party at their Historic Garden Park School. The location is 10 miles north of Canon City in a valley called Garden Park on Garden Park Road/Fremont County 9/Red Canyon Road (same road named various names). They plan to haveContinue reading “Garden Park Star Party, Saturday, June 20th, 8:30-10:00 PM”

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By popular request, we’ll be having another SUN-Day In The Park event on a SUNDAY!!! Sunday, June 21st, 9 AM – Noon, the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) Member Volunteers will bring their telescopes out to Cheyenne Mountain State Park at the Limekiln Trailhead to share views of the Sun through special, safe solar observingContinue reading “SUN-Day In The Park at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Sunday, June 21st, 9 AM – Noon”

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REGISTRATION REQUIRED Enjoy the longest day of the year with a summer solstice hike, in the Garden of the Gods Park. This hike will be guided by volunteers from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. This 2 hour, approximately 3 mile hike will start at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. Telescopes forContinue reading “Summer Solstice Hike at Garden of The Gods, Monday, June 22nd, 8:30-10:30 PM”

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Join us at the Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center as we explore the Summer Sky. Summer brings great weather to the Colorado mountains (Be prepared for much cooler temperatures than on the plains though!). Our view of the universe changes as we orbit the Sun so different times of year also bring us different starsContinue reading “Florissant Fossil Beds Dark Sky Program, Friday, July 10th, 9-11 PM”

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Join Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for a star party at Eleven Mile State Park.  State Park Fees apply but is otherwise free and open to the public for all that would like to attend!  CSASTRO Outreach volunteers will set up telescopes in the parking lot next to the playground across the street from the NorthContinue reading “Star Party at Eleven Mile State Park, Saturday, July 11th, 9-11 PM”

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Topic: To be determined. Watch this space for more info. Bring your latest image to show to the group! CSASTRO Astro-Imaging Group Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/448475613 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 448-475-613 United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Get the app now and beContinue reading “General Astrophotography Group Meeting”