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 |
|---|---|---|
| January Monthly Meeting | Tuesday, January 11, 7:00 | Speaker is Mike Keefe, on sharing the night sky via video camera |
| Staunton River Observing Session | Saturday, January 8 | 7:00-9:00 pm |
| Astronomy Days @ the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | Saturday, January 29 Sunday, January 30 10:00-5:00 both days | Theme: Venus, Our Hot Twin https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/astronomy-days/ |
| CHAOS and RAC @ Morehead Planetarium & Science Center | Friday, February 11, 2022, 7 pm | Joint meeting of clubs and Star Party hosts, in Morehead’s FullDome Theater. More info as the date approaches. |
| Exploring the Moon with Binoculars Meet the Telescope | Friday, April 8, 2022, 4:00-7:00 pm | Simultaneous programs for the Statewide Star Party at Chapel Hill Public Library. Astronomers needed. |
Schedule a Skywatch
Are you a teacher? Scout Leader? We offer skywatch sessions, free of charge, for any educational purpose. We can’t use telescopes, as multiple people would be touching it. As an…
Telescope Buying Guide
Do you want to buy a telescope, but don’t know where to start? You might consider using a binocular first, to become acquainted with the night sky. You can see…
What’s in the Sky Tonight
At least three bright objects will greet you after sunset: Venus in the West, just above the setting Sun; with Jupiter to the left of Venus, and Saturn in between….
Latest Events and News
President’s Message
Happy New Year CHAOS! It’s a new year and I’m pulling for year of astronomical adventure. I hope everyone had a nice holiday break and that you got a chance…
Star Party Status
SAVE THE DATE: October 4-10, 2021. We are still on for the Fall Star Party at Staunton River State Park. Check here for more information.
Welcome to the New Website
We hope you’ll look around. We especially encourage you to try the Forum. It’s a bulletin board, intended to replace the current listserv, where we’ve been posting club email. Is…