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 |
|---|---|---|
| November Club Meeting | Tuesday, November 10th, 7:00 pm | Join us on Zoom or in person at Carol Woods on Weaver Dairy Road. More information available soon. |
| Skywatching at Washington Duke Inn | Saturdays 7:30-9:00pm | CHAOS-led skywatching at Washington Duke each Saturday night, weather permitting. Contact Jayme for more information. October 31st will be our last session of the year. |
| Monthly Skywatching at Staunton River State Park | Saturday, November 7th 7:00-9:00 pm | Skywatching at this International Dark Sky Park in Virginia with CHAOS. For more information and future monthly dates, please check here. |
| Staunton River Star Party | March 8-14 | Join us for our Spring Star Party at Staunton River State Park. More information will be available soon. |
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
What’s in the Sky Tonight? Facing South, look to your right (West), and you will see the bright star Arcturus. The really bright star almost straight overhead is Vega. Left of Vega, you’ll…
Latest Events and News
Star Party Status
The Fall 2026 Staunton River Star Party is now behind us and what a great star Party it was. We had beautifully clear skies early in the week. There were…
Welcome to the CHAOS 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…
President’s Message
Greetings CHAOS and Guests, Well, I have to apologize for the lack of updating my messages. First, thank you to all club members for allowing me to continue being president…
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.