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 |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomy Days @ NC Museum of Natural Sciences | Saturday and Sunday, February 7th-8th 10-5 | NEW DATES: Free annual event – EVERYTHING ASTRONOMY. Postponed (AGAIN) because of weather. More info HERE. |
| February Club Meeting | Tuesday, February 10th 7 pm | “Introduction to remote telescope hosting at Starfront Observatory in Texas” Our speaker this month will be Tim Slay, a (nearly) retired electrical engineer who worked for 41 years at Duke Energy and is currently an adjunct instructor in the Senior Engineering Design program at UNC-Charlotte. Tim is a member of the Piedmont Amateur Astronomers and the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club. The Club meets at Carol Woods in the Building 1 classroom. Carol Woods is at 750 Weaver Dairy Rd., in Chapel Hill. The meetings are from 7pm to 8:30pm.oin us in person (OR on Zoom) at Carol Woods, 750 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill. We are meeting in Classroom #1. Zoom Link is HERE. |
| Monthly Skywatching at Staunton River State Park | Saturday, February 14th 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. |
| Public Skywatching at Little River Regional Park | Saturday, February 21, 6:30-8:30 | Stay tuned for more information. Little River Regional Park is north of Durham. |
| Spring Star Party at Staunton River State Park | March 16 – 22, 2026 | Look HERE for more information. Registration Opens early January 2026. |
| Public Skywatching at Little River Regional Park | Friday, March 20, 8-10 pm | Stay tuned for more information. Little River Regional Park is north of Durham. |
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, you should see a bright star to your left-that’s Sirius. Above and to the right of Sirius, you should be able to make out the familiar form of…
Latest Events and News
Star Party Status
The registration for the 2026 Spring Star Party is OPEN. So go to the star party website and register. The Party is March 16th to the 22nd. that’s mid-March and…
President’s Message
Greetings CHAOS and Guests, Here we are in 2026. I trust everyone had a nice holiday season. We’re looking forward to seeing all of the new astronomy tools folks have…
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…