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
Welcome to the CHAOS 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…
President’s Message
Greetings CHAOS and Guests, Well, I have to apologize for the lack of updating my messages. First, thank you to all club members for allowing me to continue being president…
Star Party Status
We are just days away from the 2026 Fall Staunton River Star Party. We are expecting 170 attendees and there family guests. It will be good to see so many…
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.