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 | Tuesday, December 10th 7:00 pm | Our next meeting will be on December 10th. Speaker to be announced. The Zoom link will be here. The in-person gathering is at PBS North Carolina in Research Triangle Park, 10 UNC TV Dr. in Durham, NC. We’ll be in the Boardroom. |
| Skywatching at Little River Regional Park | Friday, December 6th 6:00-8:00 pm | Come out to Little River Regional Park where CHAOS will assist Morehead Planetarium. These sessions are always well attended and fun. Join Morehead Planetarium and CHAOS and meet your local area astronomy enthusiasts. Little River Regional Park, 301 Little River Park Way Rougemont, NC 27572 |
| Monthly Skywatching at Staunton River State Park | Saturday, December 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. |
| Hillsborough Solstice Lantern Walk | Saturday, December 21st 5:00-8:00 pm | Please join us for this public skywatching session along the Eno River in downtown Hillsborough. More information is here. |
| January’s Club Meeting | Friday, January 17 | January’s meeting will be at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. More info coming soon. |
| Skywatching at Washington-Duke Inn | Saturdays (weather permitting) | Finished now for the winter. We’ll start again in the Spring. Please email Jayme to let him know you’re coming. spacenuut@gmail.com |
| Spring Star Party at Staunton River State Park | March 24-30 | See you in the Spring! |
| NC Statewide Star Party @ Chapel Hill Public Library | Friday, April 4 4:00-6:00 pm | Don’t miss the 2025 NC Statewide Star Party. CHAOS will be at the Chapel Hill Public Library and other sites around the Triangle. Watch for more information HERE. |
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
Star Party Status
We have had a great year of star parties this past year. A bit damp, but we still observed the night skies. We are getting ready starting in mid-December for…
President’s Message
Holiday Greetings CHAOS. This year has flown by as we are in mid-November already. We have had quite a year of celestial event and wonders. A total eclipse in April,…
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…