The Wonders of the Cosmos
The Minnesota Astronomical Society has been sharing the joys of amateur astronomy with the public and our dedicated membership since 1972. Info for BeginnersMembershipNotice: Elections for MAS Board will be held December 7. See the MAS Forum for information about the positions, candidates, and election guidelines.
Elections Quorum of 10% of the club membership is required
Only Members attending that register will count towards the quorum
You have the option to abstain from voting for any candidate
Only one ballot is allowed per membership
Only one vote is allowed per position
For online voters – for your vote to be verified against the membership list your zoom screen name has to be your full name or the email address associated with your membership account
Preliminary results will be announced by the end of the meeting.
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One of the largest, most-active amateur astronomy organizations in the U.S., the Minnesota Astronomical Society is stronger than ever, with 650+ members, countless events, and five unique observing sites.
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More than 50 years later, we continue to create camaraderie among all people and explore the universe through mutual interest in astronomy. To see more video content from the Minnesota Astronomical Society, visit our YouTube channel.
The Beginner’s Special Interest Group (B-SIG) breaks down everything you need to know, and everyone is welcome – whether you’re just getting started in exploring astronomy or you’ve been observing for years!
Beginning
Astronomy
Don’t have a telescope? What to understand the details of stargazing in Minnesota? The MAS can help you get started – from purchasing and getting the most out of your equipment to learning the night skies. All you need is an interest in learning more.
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