Print the full 2019 Eagle Lake Observatory Star Party schedule.
Also please review the MAS Star Party Guidelines.
Unless otherwise noted, all Eagle Lake Observatory public star parties are “all weather” events. Even if it is cloudy, someone will be there to show a video, give a presentation, give a tour of the observatory or answer any astronomy questions you may have. However, there may be a need to cancel due to hazardous weather conditions such as severe thunderstorm, tornados and/or snow storms. If any of these conditions are threatening, please check the MAS website homepage at www.mnastro.org, after 4:00 pm the day of the event for cancellation notices.
Additional information about our Eagle Lake Observatory can be found HERE, including Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Star Parties
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory.
The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom.
Additional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page.
All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
Join thousands of Minnesotans at sites across the state observing the Moon and engaging in hands-on astronomy activities all at the same time. The Bell Museum, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Astronomical Society among many other sites invite you to participate in Minnesota’s first Statewide Star Party during the weekend of Friday, November 8 through Monday, November 11
For information on the MAS State Wide Star Party Events, follow the link HERE.
For the complete list of State Wide Star Party Events, follow the link HERE.
On Monday November 11th, 2019 we will be having a special event for viewing the transit of Mercury across the Sun. The observatory opens at 8:00 am with the transit beginning before sunrise. By 8:00 am the sun should have risen enough for viewing to begin. There will be plenty of time to view the transit as Mercury makes its way across the sun. The transit ends at 1:39 pm.
This star party is a ”Cancelled if Cloudy” event. Be sure to check the MAS home page and/or the MAS Discussion Forums for the latest updates if the sky looks questionable for viewing.
The next Mercury transit visible from Minnesota will not be until May 2049
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory.
The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom.
Additional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page.
All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory.
The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom.
Additional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page.
All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory.
The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom.
Additional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page.
All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
Astronomy Day
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory.
The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom.
Additional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page.
All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
Special Events
Special Events are for a specific astronomical event and are generally “Cancelled if Cloudy” Events. Please check the MAS website homepage at www.mnastro.org after 4:00 pm the day of the event for any cancellation notices.
Join thousands of Minnesotans at sites across the state observing the Moon and engaging in hands-on astronomy activities all at the same time. The Bell Museum, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Astronomical Society among many other sites invite you to participate in Minnesota’s first Statewide Star Party during the weekend of Friday, November 8 through Monday, November 11
For information on the MAS State Wide Star Party Events, follow the link HERE.
For the complete list of State Wide Star Party Events, follow the link HERE.
On Monday November 11th, 2019 we will be having a special event for viewing the transit of Mercury across the Sun. The observatory opens at 8:00 am with the transit beginning before sunrise. By 8:00 am the sun should have risen enough for viewing to begin. There will be plenty of time to view the transit as Mercury makes its way across the sun. The transit ends at 1:39 pm.
This star party is a ”Cancelled if Cloudy” event. Be sure to check the MAS home page and/or the MAS Discussion Forums for the latest updates if the sky looks questionable for viewing.
The next Mercury transit visible from Minnesota will not be until May 2049
Camping with the Stars
Fall Astronomy Day
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory.
The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom.
Additional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page.
All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)