Welcome to CHAOS
Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society
We cater to all levels of astronomy fans, so if you’re only a beginner, that’s all right–read on.
Upcoming Events
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| March Club Meeting | Tuesday, March 11 7:00 pm | We meet in person at PBSNC in RTP (and on Zoom). The address is 10 UNC TV Dr., Durham. Walter Fowler will be talking about gravity assists. If you join us on Zoom., the link is HERE and above. |
| Skywatching at Washington-Duke Inn | Saturdays (weather permitting) | We will be starting back on Saturday, March 15. spacenuut@gmail.com |
| Spring Star Party at Staunton River State Park | March 24-30 | Registration is OPEN!! Go HERE for more information. |
| NC Statewide Star Party @ Chapel Hill Public Library | Friday, April 4 4:00-6:00 pm | Don’t miss the 2025 NC Statewide Star Party. CHAOS will be at the Chapel Hill Public Library and other sites around the Triangle. Watch for more information HERE. |
| Monthly Skywatching at Staunton River State Park | Saturday, April 26, 9:00 -11:00 pm | Skywatching at this International Dark Sky Park in Virginia with CHAOS. For more information and future monthly dates, please check here. |
Schedule a Skywatch
Are you a teacher? Scout Leader? We offer skywatch sessions, free of charge, for any educational purpose.We’ll bring one or more telescopes, depending on the size of the crowd. All…
Telescope Buying Guide
Do you want to buy a telescope, but don’t know where to start? You might consider using a pair of binoculars first, to become acquainted with the night sky. You…
What’s in the Sky Tonight
You may have heard of the current “Parade of Planets:” You can see the planets with the unaided eye from an open area. It doesn’t need to be particularly dark…
Latest Events and News
President’s Message
Greetings CHAOS and Guests, I hope everyone is having a good astronomical year. Last year was exciting with the appearance of the Aurora three times. Good views of comets and…
Star Party Status
We have had a great year of star parties this past year. A bit damp, but we still observed the night skies. We are getting ready starting in mid-December for…
Star Party Experience
Read about one person’s stellar experience at Staunton River Park, and how she ended up connecting with CHAOS and the star party.
Welcome to the New Website
We hope you’ll look around. Is there something we’re missing that you’d like to see? Please post your feedback, questions, etc. to our new email server, chaosastro.groups.io. If you were…