BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Ahmed Reda

Virtual Meeting Using Zoom

The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker:   Ahmed RedaTopic: The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy - Part 2 Synopsis:  A year ago, we discussed “The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy”, journeying through different stages of middle eastern astronomy from preservation of knowledge, developing new theories and […]

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

7:00 PM Featured Speaker: John Fisher Topic: What Are Stars Made Of? Summary:  Join us in the classroom for a presentation on the different elements that make up stars, featuring video contributions of Cecilia Payne. Afterwards, stick around to look at hydrogen and helium spectra. The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately […]

Free

Event Series MAS Monthly Meeting

MAS Monthly Meeting

MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center 1910 County Road B West, Roseville, MN, United States

The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! COVID-19 PROTOCOL:  Masks are welcome, but not required at the Monthly Meeting.  Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill, PLEASE STAY HOME!! Meeting Location:AŊPÉTU […]

2024 Solar Eclipse (Partial in Minnesota)

The Minnesota Astronomical Society is not hosting a viewing event for the Partial Solar Eclipse, because its members will be chasing totality in other parts of the country. Here is a list of other organizations and links to their viewing events of the partial eclipse visible locally: Eclipse at the Bell Museum Science Museum of […]

Event Series LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend

LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend

Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, United States

MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at the Eagle Lake Observatory. Public star parties are open to all, you do not need to be a MAS member to attend. Typically there is no fee to attend a star party, however donations are greatly […]

Free

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at the Eagle Lake Observatory. Public star parties are open to all, you do not need to be a MAS member to attend. Typically there is no fee to attend a star party, however donations are greatly […]

Free

BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field

Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn!   We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no […]

Free

Event Series MAS Monthly Meeting

MAS Monthly Meeting – Prof. Anna Williams

MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center 1910 County Road B West, Roseville, MN, United States

The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Anna Williams (Macalester College) Topic: Galactic Magnetic Fields Study with Radio Telescopes COVID-19 PROTOCOL:  Masks are welcome, but not required at the Monthly Meeting.  Reminder if you are feeling ill […]

Event Series LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend

LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend

Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, United States

MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]

Public Star Party at Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718, Bethel, MN, United States

Public Star Party at Cedar Creek Come and learn more about the night skies. Each star party starts with a brief presentation about astronomy. A number of telescopes will be available for night sky viewing after the program, weather dependent. NOTE: You do not need a telescope to attend, and the the cost is free. […]

Messier Marathon 2024

Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States +1 more

MESSIER MARATHON A Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters). The first MAS Messier Marathon was held […]

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