300-400 people safely observed the Sun through DAS member telescopes on the West Patio of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. (Photo by Ron Pearson, DAS)
John Anderson's solar spectrograph showed visitors how scientists determine the elements in stars. (Photo by Ron Pearson, DAS)
Straining for a naked eye view of Venus in the daytime sky. (Photo by Ron Pearson, DAS)
The tiny crescent of Venus in DAS-member Ron Hranac's refractor was a big hit throughout the day. (Photo by Ron Pearson, DAS)
Sunspot activity was non-existent, but there were some nice solar prominences to view. (Photo by Ron Pearson, DAS)
The DAS, ATOM, and Planetary Society tables inside the museum were busy all day. (Photo by Ron Pearson, DAS)
Dr. Steven Lee (DMNS) provides an update on the Mars Rovers. (Photo by Ron Pearson, DAS)
Small HA telescopes show the outer atmosphere of the Sun, making prominences and detailed features visible. (Photo by Ron Pearson, DAS)
Astro-imaging magician Phil Good shows the audience some tools of the trade. (Photo by Ron Pearson, DAS)
The Brighton Astronomy Group set up a 400-foot model of the Solar System in Bromley Park. Over 200 people attended their event. (Photo: Brighton Astronomy Group)