Events
Horizon Middle School Star Party, Friday, May 16th, 8-10 PM
Star Party at Horizon Middle School. We’ll set up on the East side of the school in the grassy open area. This event is open to all that would like to attend.
SUN-Day In The Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park, Saturday, May17th, 9 AM – Noon
It’s SUN-Day on a Saturday at Castlewood Canyon State Park. We’ll set up our special solar observing telescopes at the Lake Gulch Trailhead from 9 am to Noon on Saturday, May 17th to share some unique views of our nearest star, the Sun! The Sun is at solar maximum and so, with our specially designedContinue reading “SUN-Day In The Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park, Saturday, May17th, 9 AM – Noon”
Castlewood Canyon State Park Star Party, Saturday, May 17th, 8:30-10:30 PM
Star party at Castlewood Canyon State Park at the Canyon Point Parking lot. Free and open to the public (State Park Pass required for entrance to the park).
CSASTRO Member Star Party – Starry Meadows
New Moon Weekend getaway to Starry Meadows near Gardner, Colorado. It’s also Memorial Day weekend so an extra day for those of us that still work a normal work week.
CSASTRO Monthly Meeting – Free and Open to the Public
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”
Cheyenne Mountain State Park Star Party, Friday, May 30th, 8:30-10:30 PM
Free and Open to the Public Star Party (State Park Fees apply) at Cheyenne Mountain State Park at the Limekiln Trailhead on Friday, May 30th from 8:30-10:30 PM. State Park Fees apply.
Astronomy Hike, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Wednesday, June 11th
Summer Solstice Astronomy Hike, Friday, June 20th, 8:30-10:30 PM
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 Astronomy Hike, Friday, June 20th, 8:30-10:30 PM”
SUN-Day In The Park, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Saturday, June 21st, 9 AM – Noon
It’s SUN-Day on a Saturday at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. We’ll set up our special solar observing telescopes at the Visitor Center from 9 am to Noon on Saturday, June 21st to share some unique views of our nearest star, the Sun! The Sun is at solar maximum and so, with our specially designedContinue reading “SUN-Day In The Park, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Saturday, June 21st, 9 AM – Noon”
Florissant Fossil Beds Dark Sky Program, Saturday, June 21st, 9-11 PM
Rocky Mountain Star Stare (RMSS), Starry Meadows, June 25-29
Annual Rocky Mountain Star Stare
SUN-Day In The Park, Garden Of The Gods Park, Saturday, July 12th, 9 AM – Noon
It’s SUN-Day on a Saturday at Garden Of The Gods Park. We’ll set up our special solar observing telescopes at the Visitor and Nature Center from 9 am to Noon on Saturday, July 12th to share some unique views of our nearest star, the Sun! The Sun is at solar maximum and so, with ourContinue reading “SUN-Day In The Park, Garden Of The Gods Park, Saturday, July 12th, 9 AM – Noon”
CSASTRO Member Star Party, Spruce Meadows Trailhead, Friday, July 18th, 9-11 PM
New Moon Weekend and a CSASTRO Member Star Party at Spruce Meadows Open Space Trailhead.
CSASTRO Monthly Meeting – Free and Open to the Public
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 will be all about the Great Eclipse on April 8. We will be showcasing the images taken by our members and share other related stories andContinue reading “CSASTRO Monthly Meeting – Free and Open to the Public”
Florissant Fossil Beds Dark Sky Program, Friday, July 25, 9-11 PM
Astronomy Hike, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Thursday, July 31st
Cheyenne Mountain State Park Star Party, Saturday, August 2nd, 8:30-10:30 PM
Free and Open to the Public Star Party (State Park Fees apply) at Cheyenne Mountain State Park at the Limekiln Trailhead on Saturday, August 2nd from 8:30-10:30 PM. State Park Fees apply
Astronomy Hike, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Wednesday, August 6th
Mueller State Park Star Party, Mueller State Park, Friday, August 15th, 8:30-10:30 PM
Public star party at Mueller State Park. Free and open to the public however State Park fees apply.