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The Delaware Astronomical Society's purpose is to encourage interest in and share our passion for astronomy. We do so throughout the year partly through star parties, a monthly on-line newsletter and having interesting guest speakers from various fields of astronomy at our meetings. These are only a few of our offerings to the members of DAS and the public at large. On this site, you will find our calendars, much more club information, items of interest to amateur astronomers, and lots of other information. Membership is not required to attend our meetings. Information on joining DAS is available at How to Join DAS.

 

Upcoming Events and Activities Apr 19 April 19, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Outreach at Woodside Farm Creamery Apr 23 April 23, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm DAS Astronomy Workshop at Mt. Cuba Observatory Astronomy Workshops are held at Mount Cuba EVERY Tuesday except when a Monthly Meeting or a special event is scheduled or there is an emergency.  Workshops are open to club members and guests.  Visitors must contact us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to attending due to limited parking. Usually, there's no agenda, so feel free to come out to develop your astronomy skills or projects, or to talk and do astronomy! If it's clear we can image or observe from the Sawin. Due to the entrance gate, please arrive no earlier than 7pm. Apr 25 April 25, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm DAS Book Club Zoom Meeting The DAS Book Club meets to discuss The Globemakers: The Curious Story of an Ancient Craft by Peter Bellerby. Guests are welcome. Questions? email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Apr 30 April 30, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm DAS Astronomy Workshop at Mt. Cuba Observatory Astronomy Workshops are held at Mount Cuba EVERY Tuesday except when a Monthly Meeting or a special event is scheduled or there is an emergency.  Workshops are open to club members and guests.  Visitors must contact us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to attending due to limited parking. Usually, there's no agenda, so feel free to come out to develop your astronomy skills or projects, or to talk and do astronomy! If it's clear we can image or observe from the Sawin. Due to the entrance gate, please arrive no earlier than 7pm. May 7 May 7, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm DAS Astronomy Workshop at Mt. Cuba Observatory Astronomy Workshops are held at Mount Cuba EVERY Tuesday except when a Monthly Meeting or a special event is scheduled or there is an emergency.  Workshops are open to club members and guests.  Visitors must contact us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to attending due to limited parking. Usually, there's no agenda, so feel free to come out to develop your astronomy skills or projects, or to talk and do astronomy! If it's clear we can image or observe from the Sawin. Due to the entrance gate, please arrive no earlier than 7pm. For more event information please see the Calendar
	DAS Members and guests are welcome to convene at the Sawin Observatory or another site where observing and imaging sessions take place on clear sky nights. Dates will post on the DAS Group as weather permits.
	Special Interest Groups’ (SIG) gatherings, which include developing the skill-sets for Astrophotography and Telescope Making (ATM), will post advisories to DAS members who join the DAS SIG through email.

 

• Horsehead/Flame Nebula photo in home page banner is courtesy of Frank Colisimo
• Website Background image is a modification of a Hubble Space Telescope Image of M27, the Dumbbell Nebula