The Wonders of the Cosmos

The Minnesota Astronomical Society has been sharing the joys of amateur astronomy with the public and our dedicated membership since 1972.
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MAS Happenings Weekly Newsletter

The latest information about the activities of the MAS.  Sign-up below to get this delivered directly to your inbox.

MAS Happenings – March 12 2024

Happenings this Week * ELO Public Star Party * CCESR Public Star Party * Planets in the Park * Observatory Training Schedule Eagle Lake Observatory Public Star Party March 16 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT Join us for the first public star party of the season. Special guest and NASA Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck will be giving a talk at 7 PM in the...

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MAS Happenings – March 5 2024

Happenings this Week * MAS March Monthly Meeting * ELO Training Information * NCRAL Spring Newsletter * Silent Sky Performance MAS March Monthly Hybrid Meeting Thursday, March 7th - 7 pm Featured Speaker: Chuck Allen - Astronomical League Vice President Topic:  Andromeda! Chuck Allen will present our March program on the Andromeda Galaxy. The program...

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MAS Happenings – February 20 2024

Happenings this Week *New Member Orientation * BSIG February Presentation New Member Orientation Saturday, February 24, 2024 10 am to 12 pm Plymouth Public Library 15700 36th Ave. N., Plymouth , MN 55446 Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting. In this approximately two hour meeting we will introduce the leadership of the...

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One of the largest, most-active amateur astronomy organizations in the U.S., the Minnesota Astronomical Society is stronger than ever, with 650+ members, countless events, and five unique observing sites.

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More than 50 years later, we continue to create camaraderie among all people and explore the universe through mutual interest in astronomy. To see more video content from the Minnesota Astronomical Society, visit our YouTube channel.

Monthly Meetings

Eagle Lake Observatory

Beginner's Observing Sessions

Public Events at Eagle Lake Observatory

Northern Nights Star Fest at LLCC

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Aurora at Eagle Lake Observatory

The Beginner’s Special Interest Group (B-SIG) breaks down everything you need to know, and everyone is welcome – whether you’re just getting started in exploring astronomy or you’ve been observing for years!

Beginning

Astronomy

Don’t have a telescope? What to understand the details of stargazing in Minnesota? The MAS can help you get started – from purchasing and getting the most out of your equipment to learning the night skies. All you need is an interest in learning more.