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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Club Meeting via Zoom | Tuesday, October 17th, 7pm | We are delaying the meeting one week due to the star party. |
| Monthly Skywatching at Staunton River State Park | Saturday, Sept. 17, 8:00 – 10:00 pm | Skywatching at this Virginia State Park with CHAOS. For more information and future monthly dates, please check here. |
| Observing at Washington Duke Inn, Durham, NC | Every Saturday 8:00- 9:30 pm (weather permitting) | Still having great success with this recurring event. Contact Jayme Hanzak (spacenuut@gmail.com) if you are able to attend. |
| Staunton River Star Party | October 9 – 15 | This is annual Fall Star Party at Staunton River. Click on the Star Party Tab at the top of this page for more information. |
| Annular Solar Eclipse | Saturday, October 14 | Watch for events in the area. More eclipse info here. |
| Staunton River Fall Star Party | October 9-15 | Stay tuned for more info. (Registration is almost open.) |
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
Facing South and looking almost straight overhead, you’ll see two bright stars. The one to the right is Arcturus, and the one to the left is Vega. To the left…
Latest Events and News
President’s Message
Hello CHAOS and guests, Well, it has been a while, April, since I’ve done a president’s message. Sorry for the long delay. Here we are in July and the summer…
Star Party Status
Even though the forecast for the Spring Star Party was bleak, it turned out to be another great event. We observed every night for at least two hours if not…
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…