MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]
MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker: Bob KingTopic: "Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord" Synopsis:"How far is the closest black hole? What's a bipolar nebula? What color are Saturn's auroras? We'll explore these questions and more as we examine a selection of extraterrestrial morsels."Bob is a contributing editor […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker: Mike ShawTopic: How to Plan, Experience & Photograph the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 Synopsis: Mike will give real-time demonstrations of creating your plan for photographing the eclipse using the Planit Pro app and Stellarium. He will also demonstrate […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker: Dave FalknerTopic: "Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon and What We Have Discovered" Synopsis: The talk will begin with a brief summary on the historical importance of the Moon including telescopic discoveries. I'll then go into the early space program […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker: Ahmed RedaTopic: The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy - Part 2 Synopsis: A year ago, we discussed “The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy”, journeying through different stages of middle eastern astronomy from preservation of knowledge, developing new theories and […]
This event has been CANCELLED because of rain and cloudy conditions. See you next month! Are you new to MAS? Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up? Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session. This is a free event, and open to all who want […]
Are you new to MAS? Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up? Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session. This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn! We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no […]
This is the rescheduled session from the rainout on May 17. Are you new to MAS? Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up? Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session. This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn! We […]
Because of weather, we have CANCELLED this event. The next scheduled beginner observing session will be on Saturday July 27 at 8:00pm, back at Metcalf Field. Hope to see you there! Are you new to MAS? Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up? Join us for the Beginner's Special […]
Are you new to MAS? Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up? Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session. This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn! We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no […]
Are you new to MAS? Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up? Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session. This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn! We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge […]