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Last Updated:
April 16, 2013
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Join us for the 5th Annual
September 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2013
Long Lake Conservation Center
Palisade, MN
(Near McGregor, Minnesota)
Latitude: 46.647 Longitude: -93.465
Join us for our 5th annual Minnesota Astronomical Society - Northern Nights Star Fest (NNSF). Offered in cooperation with the Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC), this year’s program will include:
This event is held under the dark, dark skies in rural Aitkin County, about 125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Opportunities to view objects through the MAS’s largest aperture telescopes, the 25” and 30” Obsession telescopes.
Excellent staging sites for setting up/using your scope. On- field electricity is available.
An optional observing list will be available to challenge your skills. Certificates are awarded for successful completion.
Afternoon and evening presentations by MAS club members, astronomical experts and scholars.
Comfortable modern “bunkhouse” lodging. Each room has 4 single bunks with its own bathroom and shower. Single occupancy available.
Morning Coffee, Brunch, Dinner and Midnight snacks provided by LLCC. Meals are purchased à la carte with pre-registration.
Daytime activities include presentations, swap meet, canoeing and exploring Aitkin County.
Door prize drawing Friday evening.
Space is limited so we encourage you to register early using the Registration Form (Here) or call
the Long Lake Conservation Center at 1-800-450-5522
Schedule of Events:
The schedule is still being finalized at this time, Check back for the latest updates.
Wednesday September 4:
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Thursday September 5:
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Friday September 6:
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Saturday September 7:
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Sunday September 8:
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For additional information on visiting LLCC, including map and directions,
visit the MAS LLCC webpage HERE
Space is limited so we encourage you to register early using the Registration Form (Here) or call
the Long Lake Conservation Center at 1-800-450-5522
LLCC Home Page (more information about the LLCC)
http://www.llcc.org
Join us for a memorable dark skies experience!
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