DAS Annual Christmas Party
Mt. Cuba Astronomical Observatory 1610 Hillside Mill Road, Greenville, DE, United StatesThe Delaware Astronomical Society is having their Christmas Party. Since we work closely with DAS and share memberships they invite our members to their event. Board meeting at 7PM, all are welcome;Â Christmas Party at 8PM
Stargazer Membership dues start in January
Reminder to renew your membership this January. You can renew at the January meeting or renew or join here
Johnson Space Center Direct Learning Event
Bunker Hill Elementary School 1080 Bunker Hill Road, Middletown, United StatesNASA Science Experts Visit With Appoquinimink Students Students from Bunker Hill Elementary School will be the first in the nation to have an opportunity to participate in a live-streaming, “Ask & Tell†event with NASA science experts at the Johnson Space Center today from 11:30a-12:30p. Later this evening, Bunker Hill and Silver Lake Elementary Schools … Continue reading Johnson Space Center Direct Learning Event
Mel Bartels Dinner and Talk
First Presbyterian Church 118 W Commerce St., Smyra, DE, United StatesMr. Mel Bartels will be a guest mirror maker at Don Surles Mirror Making Workshop #17 (March 17th thru 19th, 2017) sponsored by the Delmarva Stargazers which will be held at Redden State Forrest Lodge in Sussex County. Mel Bartels is a great contributor to the amateur telescope making community. On March 15th from 7 … Continue reading Mel Bartels Dinner and Talk
Mirror Making Workshop
Redden State Forest Lodge 18074 Redden Forest Drive, Georgetown, DE, United StatesThe Delmarva Stargazers are once again putting on their famous Mirror Making Workshop
2017 Stargaze Star Party
Trap Pond State Park - Cypress Point N38° 31'30" W75° 27'58", Laurel, DE, United StatesStargaze Star Party at Trap Pond
DAS Dinner Meeting
Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, United StatesThe Delaware Astronomical Society will be holding their Dinner Meeting at the Ashland Nature Center. The NASA speaker is Shawn D. Domagal-Goldman, who is speaking about "The Next 30 Years in the Search for Life on Other planets Around Other Stars".
Stargazers Picnic
Don Surles House 514 Marilyn Road, Smyrna, DE, United StatesThe picnic will be at Don Surles house. From 1PM to 4PM or whenever. If you want to bring something to eat or drink that's OK. Stargazers provide basic foot and soda's. Please bring a folding chair. There is usually a solar scope or two available (weather permitting).
International Observe the Moon Night
Pittsville Library 34372 Old Ocean City Rd., Pittsville, MD, United StatesCancelled due to probable clouds and rain. International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) is a worldwide, public celebration of lunar science and exploration held annually since 2010. One day each year, everyone on Earth is invited to observe and learn about the moon together, and to celebrate the cultural and personal connections … Continue reading International Observe the Moon Night
Photograph the Antares Launch against the Sun
There is a unique opportunity for this launch due to its early morning timeline. within certain locations along the Eastern Shore the vehicle will appear to transit in front of the sun - potentially making for great photo opportunities. Some of your members probably have the right equipment (solar scope, telescope with filters, etc) to … Continue reading Photograph the Antares Launch against the Sun