Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
Education + Science + Star Parties + Star Viewings + Star Programs
Join to discuss RMSS 2027 and projects for Starry Meadows: RMSS 2027 & Starry Meadows Committee Meeting. RMSS / Starry Meadows Committee Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/597904477 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 597-904-477 United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Get the app now and beContinue reading “RMSS & Starry Meadows Land Committee Meeting”
New Moon Weekend
Star Party at Mueller State Park on Saturday, Aug 8th, 8:30-10:30 PM. CSASTRO Volunteers will set up telescopes in the Visitor Center parking lot and share views of the night sky. Weather permitting we’ll also provide a guided tour of the night sky. State Park Fees apply.
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 – One-touch: tel:+14086503123,,448475613# Get the appContinue reading “General Astrophotography Group Meeting”
UPDATE: July 21 8:30 PM Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been canceled. No alternative events are currently planned or scheduled at this time. In collaboration with El Paso County Parks and Recreation and the Bear Creek Nature Center, CSASTRO is planning to co-host a Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party at HomesteadContinue reading “CANCELED: Meteor Shower Watch Party at Homestead Ranch Regional Park, Wednesday, August 12th, 9 PM – 11 PM”
Join Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) Member Volunteers for an evening under the stars. Our volunteers will bring out their telescopes to share views of the Crescent Moon, Venus and other celestial sights. We’ll also watch for meteors streaking across the skies from the Perseid Meteor shower which is peaking just a few days before.Continue reading “Star Party at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Friday, August 14th, 8:30-10:30 PM”
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, Aug 15th, 8:30-10:30 PM”
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”
CSASTRO will be providing our SUN-Day in the Park program at Bear Creek Nature Center on Saturday, August 22nd in support of Bear Creek Nature Center’s 50th Anniversary. Bear Creek Nature Center was established in 1976 as the Solar Trails Center and became Colorado’s first nature center serving generations through environmental education, conservation, and communityContinue reading “SUN-Day in The Park at Bear Creek Nature Center 50th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, August 22nd, 9:30 AM – 2 PM”
CSASTRO Meetings are free and open to the public, currently held in person and online (see location and virtual meeting invitation information below).
There will be a lunar eclipse of the Moon visible from Colorado Springs on Thursday, August 27th so we’re having a star party! Join us the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) for free views through binoculars and telescopes of the ongoing Lunar Eclipse and other celestial sights. Our program is free and open to theContinue reading “Lunar Eclipse Star Party, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Thursday, August 27th, 8:30 PM – Midnight”
Star party for the 2026 Space ISAC Value of Space Summit. We’ll set up telescopes for celestial viewing for attendees of this summit.
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”
UPDATE: New Date for this event Star Party at Pine Creek High School. This event is open to Pine Creek High School Students and their families.
Star party at Garden of The Gods Visitor and Nature center. This event is free and open to the public. Colorado Springs Astronomical Society Member Volunteers will being setting up their telescopes to share views of the celestial sights visible in our September skies.
Star party at Castlewood Canyon State Park near Elizabeth, Colorado. This event is on state park grounds so state park fees apply if applicable but is otherwise free and open to the public. Please come out and join us in viewing the stars and other celestial sights through our telescopes!
Registration-only event. Join the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society at Garden of The Gods on September 21st from 7:00 – 9:00 PM for a one-of-a-kind nighttime hike to welcome the start of Fall. What does the Equinox mean for us on Earth and what did it mean to civilizations before clocks and computers? Learn how ancientContinue reading “Equinox Hike, Garden of The Gods Park, Monday, Sept 21st, 7-9 PM”
CSASTRO Meetings are free and open to the public, currently held in person and online (see location and virtual meeting invitation information below).
Our annual SUN-Day on Campus as the Cool Science Festival on the UCCS Campus in Colorado Springs. We’ll be set up with special and safe solar observing telescopes that give us wonderful views of our nearest star the Sun!