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Onan  Observatory  Public  Star  Party  Schedule

List of scheduled events at the MAS Onan Observatory.

Public Star Parties at the Onan Observatory are ''all weather'' events (unless otherwise noted), that is, they are held whether it is clear or cloudy, with the possible exception for hazardous weather conditions** (see below). 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.

Public Star Parties usually begin at 7 pm (unless otherwise noted) and last until 10 pm or possibly later.

There is no charge to attend a public star party, however, Baylor Park will charge $5 for daily parking. If you have a Carver County Park sticker, this fee is of course waived. To help us maintain the observatory, purchase door prizes and to pay the bills, donations to the MAS are also welcome.

**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 and/or the MAS info line at 952-467-2426, after 4:00 pm the day of the event for cancellation notices.

Additional information on the Onan Observatory, including map and directions, can be found at the Onan Observatory webpage. Information regarding weather at Onan can be found on the MAS home page or HERE.

Events

Onan Public Events for 2013

Date Event Starts Ends Comment
02/15/2013 Public Star Party - Asteroid DA14 06:00 PM 10:00 PM Cancelled if cloudy
03/08/2013 Messier Marathon CANCELLED Dusk TBD CANCELLED
03/09/2013 Onan Public Star Party - Comet (C/2011 L4) 06:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (new moon)
03/16/2013 Onan Public Star Party - Comet (C/2011 L4) 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
03/30/2013 Onan Public Star Party - Comet (C/2011 L4) 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (3rd qtr. moon)
04/06/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (3rd qtr. moon)
04/20/2013 Astronomy Day: Public Star Party 12:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
05/04/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (3rd qtr. moon)
05/18/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
06/01/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (3rd qtr. moon)
06/14/2013 B-SIG meeting @ Onan 20:00 Midnight  
06/15/2013 B-SIG meeting @ Onan (alt) TBD TBD  
06/15/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
06/29/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (3rd qtr. moon)
07/12/2013 6th Annual Camping with the Stars 07:00 PM TBD All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
07/13/2013 6th Annual Camping with the Stars 02:00 PM TBD All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
07/14/2013 6th Annual Camping with the Stars 08:00 AM 02:00 PM All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
07/20/2013 B-SIG meeting @ Onan Noon 14:00  
07/27/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (3rd qtr. moon)
08/10/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
08/24/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (3rd qtr. moon)
09/07/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
09/14/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
09/28/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (3rd qtr. moon)
10/12/2013 Fall A-Day: Public Star Party 02:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
10/26/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (3rd qtr. moon)
11/09/2013 Onan Public Star Party 07:00 PM 10:00 PM All Weather Event (1st qtr. moon)
11/30/2013 Onan Public Star Party - Comet (C/2012 S1) 04:00 PM TBD Cancelled if cloudy (new moon)
12/07/2013 Onan Public Star Party - Comet (C/2012 S1) 04:00 PM TBD Cancelled if cloudy (1st qtr. moon)
12/21/2013 Onan Public Star Party - Comet (C/2012 S1) 04:00 PM TBD Cancelled if cloudy (3rd qtr. moon)

 

 


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