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)
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)
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)
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.
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
The Minnesota Astronomical Society invites you to our 12th annual Camping with the Stars Event taking place at the Eagle Lake Observatory, located within Carver County Baylor Regional Park, about 45 minutes Southwest of Minneapolis and 3 miles north of Norwood-Young America.
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.
Objects of interest include: The Sun, the Moon, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and daytime stars
Additional information about this years CWTS can be found HERE.
All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
The Minnesota Astronomical Society invites you to our 12th annual Camping with the Stars Event taking place at the Eagle Lake Observatory, located within Carver County Baylor Regional Park, about 45 minutes Southwest of Minneapolis and 3 miles north of Norwood-Young America.
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.
Objects of interest include: The Sun, the Moon, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and daytime stars
Additional information about this years CWTS can be found HERE.
All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
The Minnesota Astronomical Society invites you to our 12th annual Camping with the Stars Event taking place at the Eagle Lake Observatory, located within Carver County Baylor Regional Park, about 45 minutes Southwest of Minneapolis and 3 miles north of Norwood-Young America.
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.
Objects of interest include: The Sun, Venus, Mercury and daytime stars
Additional information about this years CWTS can be found HERE.
All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
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)
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)