MAS Events
To the uninformed, astronomy might be dismissed as simply
''looking through a telescope at the stars''. Amateur astronomers know
that nothing could be further from the truth. There are more avenues
astronomical exploration and participation than can be enjoyed in a
lifetime!
The diversity of MAS-sponsored events is testament to this
variety. There is literally something for everyone whether novices
considering their first telescope purchase or advanced amateurs pursuing
scientific research purely for the joy of discovery and
contribution.
Select an icon below for event information or follow the links in the left hand column.
Star Party Calendar & Schedules
Monthly Event Calendar Full Star Party Schedule Onan Public Schedule
Annual Onan Observatory Events
Astronomy Day Camping with the Stars Fall Astronomy Day
2012 Onan Special Events
This year we have two "Special Events" planned at the Onan Observatory. On Sunday May 20th there will be a Annular Eclipse of the Sun visible across the Pacific and in the southwest US. For us in Minnesota, the eclipse will only be partial and it will still be in progress at sunset, which could make for a great photo opportunity.
For the Partial Solar Eclipse, we will open the observatory at 7:00 pm (the eclipse will start at about 7:20). From Minnesota, the eclipse will end at sunset, but we will continue the star party until after dark.
THE event of the year, if not the century, will be the Transit of Venus on Tuesday June 5th. This is a "Last in our Lifetime" event that will next happen in December of 2117.
We will open the observatory at 4:00 pm the day of the Venus Transit. The transit will begin shortly after 5:00 pm and, as with the Solar Eclipse in May, will end for us in Minnesota at sunset.
For more information these VERY Special Events at the Onan Observatory, select the icons above.
Annual Cherry Grove Events
Messier Marathon Virgo Venture Mini Messier (4M)
Annual LLCC Events
Northern Nights Star Fest
NOTE:
For LLCC Messier Marathon, Virgo Venture and Fall Mini Messier go to Cherry Grove Events links above.
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