Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
Education + Science + Star Parties + Star Viewings + Star Programs
Stargazing program at Hanover Jr/Sr High School on Friday, Oct 2nd from 8-10 PM. This event is for Hanover school students and their families only. CSASTRO Volunteers: Setup location is behind the school next to the propane tank as we’re no longer able to set up in the park across the street.
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!
Join us at the Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center as we explore the Fall Sky. Fall brings a change in the weather to the Colorado mountains (Be prepared for much cooler temperatures than on the plains!) and it also brings a change in the celestial sights we can see through our telescopes. Florissant Fossil BedsContinue reading “Star Party at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Saturday, Oct 3rd, 7:30-9:30 PM”
Join to discuss RMSS 2027 and projects for Starry Meadows: RMSS 2027 & Starry Meadows Committee Meeting. RMSS / Starry Meadows Committee Please join our 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 and Holiday Weekend
star gazing at Thomas MacLaren school. Setup in the grass from 5:30-9 PM.
Topic: To be determined. Watch this space for more info. Photo Sharing, Send Brian Clary your latest image to show to the group. If you have an image you would like to share with the group, please email it to Brian Clary or provide a link to your online image. CSASTRO Astro-Imaging Group Please joinContinue reading “General Astrophotography Group Meeting”
PPCC Rampart Range (North) Campus As part of our continuing support for the Pikes Peak State College astronomy programwe will be at the observatory on the east side of the main campus building with telescopes set up for celestial observing. As views of the stars are dependent upon weather conditions, please watch this post andContinue reading “Pikes Peak State College Rampart Range (North) Campus Observing Event, Wednesday, Oct 14th, 7-9 PM”
Star party for students and family at Prairie Winds Elementary in Monument, Colorado. We’ll be located on the school field, just east of the playground. Take a right at the school to the field to the East, There is a back entrance road where you can park to load/unload.
Join Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) Member Volunteers for an evening under the stars. It is International Observe the Moon Night so we’ll be looking at the 1st Quarter (half Full) Moon, Venus, Saturn and other celestial sights. Our volunteer astronomers will be bringing out their equipment to share views of these celestial wonders throughContinue reading “Star Party at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Saturday, October 17th, 7-9 PM”
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.
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 Monthly Meeting at the Air Force Academy Planetarium We are excited to invite you to our special monthly CSASTRO meeting, held at the Air Force Academy Planetarium! Our meetings are always free and open to the public, and this month’s event will be held in person only (see details below). Special Program: Jeff Gonyea, the PlanetariumContinue reading “CSASTRO Monthly Meeting – Special Air Force Academy Planetarium Meeting!!!”
New Moon Weekend
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”
Private star party at Colorado Springs Charter Academy for students and their families.
Free and Open to The Public stargazing event! CSASTRO will be at the Elizabeth, Colorado library on Nov 14th from 6-8 PM to share views of the night sky! Join us for this amazing night under the dark sky! Everyone is welcome! CSASTRO Member Volunteers: We will set up our telescopes on the grassy areaContinue reading “Winter Stargazing Event at Elizabeth, Colorado Library, Nov 14th, 6-8 PM”
CSASTRO Meetings are free and open to the public, currently held in person and online (see location and virtual meeting invitation information below).
New Moon Weekend
If you plan to attend this event please RSVP to social@csastro.org no later than Nov 30th so we can provide the restaurant with a headcount. You may come if you miss the notification deadline since some extra food is normally prepared for this situation, but please email social@csastro.org so we know. Our annual Christmas/Holiday partyContinue reading “Christmas/Holiday Party”