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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staunton River Star Party | October 5th-11th | Join us for our Fall Star Party. More information and registration can be found here: https://chaosastro.org/starparty-home/ Registration closes Sept. 27. |
| October Club Meeting | Tuesday, October 13th, 7:00 pm | Join us on Zoom or in person at Carol Woods on Weaver Dairy Road. Our speaker is Walter Fowler. He’ll tell us about his trip to Spain to see the Total Solar Eclipse in August. |
| Skywatching at Washington Duke Inn | Saturdays | CHAOS-led skywatching at Washington Duke each Saturday night, weather permitting. Contact Jayme for more information. |
| 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. |
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
What an amazing spring star party at Staunton River. The Staunton River Star Party was a great success. Even with a rough start on Monday with a 30 degree temperature…
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…