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"The purpose of the Delaware Astronomical Society shall be to encourage interest, and to advance education and scientific knowledge, in the subject of astronomy.” |
The Delaware Astronomical Society Library is committed to research the history of Astronomy in the State of Delaware.
The following projects are underway.
Delaware's First Almanac-The 1762 Wilmington Almanac
The DAS Library initiated a research collaborative and transcription project for Delaware's first almanac, The 1762 Wilmington Almanac printed by James Adams, Delaware's first printer who trained at Franklin & Hall in Philadelphia--yes, Benjamin Franklin's printing house. Address enquiries to
The Research and Transcription Project
Delaware Astronomers and Telescopes: A Survey
The DAS Library has begun a survey of Delaware astronomers, their telescopes, and observatories dating from the Lenape's visual astronomers to the 12 foot refractor used by American Philosophical Society member, William Poole (1726-1779), to observe the 1769 Transit of Venus in Wilmington to the Wilmington astronomers who observed the 1882 Transit of Venus and on to the 19th century, 20th century, and 21st century telescopes in use at Mt. Cuba
New submissions are sought as well as details about Delaware astronomers and their telescopes.
DAS Survey of Delaware Astronomers and Telescopes
Please email
North Star, Delaware: Where is it and how did it come by its name?
The DAS library is sponsoring a research project to learn more about the history of North Star, Delaware. The DAS members bring telescopes to the Woodside Creamery throughout the Summer and share views of the night skies with Creamery customers. Woodside's Farm dates back to the beginnings of North Star, making it such an aptly named place for Delaware Astronomers to bring their telescopes. Information about North Star and its history will be added to the project as received.
North Star Delaware Research Project
Thomas Harriot(1560-1621)
