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, May 10 7 pm | Our special speaker will be our own Barbara Becker. Barbara will present a talk on William Herschel. Did you know that it’s been 200 years since his death? Time flies when you’re having fun. Zoom link is here. |
| Meteor Shower: Self-guided observing | April 19-May 28 | Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower at Staunton River State Park. More information here. |
| Staunton River State Park Public Skywatching | Saturday, June 4, 9:00-11:00 pm | More information here. |
| Staunton River Star Party | October 24-30 | Stay tuned for more information. |
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
That really bright star in the South is Sirius. To its right, more to the West, you’ll see the three belt stars of Orion. From there, you should be able…
Latest Events and News
President’s Message
Welcome to February everyone. Are you ready for the Statewide Star Party??? If you’re not and are not sure what it’s all about, Then the club meeting this month is…
Star Party Status
SPRING STAR PARTY IS ON. March 28-April 3. Go here for more information: https://chaosastro.org/starparty/
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…