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 Skywatching at Staunton River State Park | Saturday, July 26, 9:00 -11:00 pm | Skywatching at this International Dark Sky Park in Virginia with CHAOS. For more information and future monthly dates, please check here. |
August Club Meeting | Tuesday, August 12 | Our August meeting will be LIVE only – skywatching in northern Orange County at Bluestem. More information coming soon. |
| Skywatching at Washington-Duke Inn | Saturdays (weather permitting) | NOTE: The sessions for July 5th and 12th are CANCELLED. We’ll be back July 19th. Sessions are beginning around 8:15ish. This is based on the weather allowing observing. Contact Jayme at spacenuut@gmail.com |
| September Club Meeting | Tuesday, September 9 | Annual Ice Cream Social. Stay tuned for more info. |
| Fall Star Party at Staunton River State Park | October 20-26 | Registration opens in July!! Go HERE for more information. |
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
Greetings CHAOS and Guests, I am honored that CHAOS has been named “Volunteer Group of the Year” by Virginia’s DCR. The Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society has had a…
Star Party Status
What an amazing week we had at the Spring 2025 Star Party. We had a little rain on Monday, but the rest of the week was awesome. We observed every…
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…