BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Astronomical Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Minnesota Astronomical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnastro.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Astronomical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20241209T220822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T142442Z UID:10000384-1745089200-1745103600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 BSIG Observing Session DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-bsig-observing-session/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ObservingMetcalfField.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20250215T211641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T014140Z UID:10000467-1744462800-1744470000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation - AL Programs - Featuring Jerry Jones DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Jerry Jones – MAS Astronomical League CoordinatorTopic: AL Observing Programs \nSynopsis: \nTBD\n \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88390582049?pwd=6D2UT5SN6wQjMy4PmQiaiub2rzi9dE.1 \n\nMeeting ID:      883 9058 2049Passcode:          289532 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-al-programs-featuring-jerry-jones/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20241204T174258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T175738Z UID:10000383-1741438800-1741446000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - RSpec Spectroscopy - Featuring Tom Field DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Tom FieldTopic: An Introduction to Astronomical Spectroscopy​ \nSynopsis: Even if you wanted to touch a star\, they’re all impossibly distant. In spite of these great distances\, astronomers have learned an enormous amount about stars. How? The most common method to study the stars is called spectroscopy\, which is the science of analyzing the colorful rainbow spectrum produced by a prism-like device. Until recently\, spectroscopy was too expensive and too complicated for all but a handful of amateurs. Today\, though\, new tools make spectroscopy accessible to almost all of us. You no longer need a PhD\, dark skies\, long exposures\, enormous aperture … or a big budget! With your current telescope and FITS camera (or a simple web cam or even a DSLR without a telescope) you can now easily study the stars yourself. Wouldn’t you like to detect the atmosphere on Neptune or the red shift of a quasar right from your own backyard?!This talk\, with lots of interesting examples\, will show you what it’s all about and help you understand how spectroscopy is used in research. Even if you are an armchair astronomer\, understanding this field will enhance your understanding of the things your read and the night sky. \nBiography: Tom Field was a Contributing Editor at Sky & Telescope Magazine for ten years. He is the founder of Field Tested Systems and the author of the RSpec software\, which received the S&T “Hot Product” award. A pioneer in the field of amateur astronomical spectroscopy\, Tom aims to demystify spectroscopy and make it accessible to all. He promises to open the door for you to this fascinating field!  You can visit the RSpec Spectroscopy website here: https://rspec-astro.com \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89329843146?pwd=qQqAJbhwibJjcxHHsqT7KRht0rhUfo.1 \n\nMeeting ID: 893 2984 3146 / Passcode: 720372 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-mar2025-presentation/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20241204T173857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T194136Z UID:10000382-1739019600-1739026800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Return to the Moon – The NASA Artemis Program - Featuring Dave Falkner DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Dave Falkner – NASA AmbassadorTopic: Return to the Moon – The NASA Artemis Program \nSynopsis: \n“It’s been over 50 years since mankind set foot on the Moon! Now NASA wants humans to set foot back on the Moon before the end of the decade. In his presentation\, Dave Falkner will talk about the events since the Apollo program that led to the Artemis program. He will then talk about the many aspects of the Artemis program with NASA\, partner countries and the commercial industry all combining to put humans back on the Moon … and beyond!“\n \nBiography of Dave Falkner:\n \nDave has been a life-long amateur astronomer. He first became interested in astronomy as a pre-teen when his father took him to a show at the Holcolmb Planetarium in Indianapolis. He became hooked and has had an interest in astronomy ever since.\n \nAfter retiring from the US Navy\, Dave settled in Minnesota and became an active member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS). He has served as its President from 2011 – 2014\, 2019 – 2020\, and Secretary from 2023 – 2024. As a member of the MAS\, Dave enjoyed performing astronomical outreach often speaking to groups at libraries\, nature centers and schools.\n \nDave is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador where he educates the public about space\, space exploration and NASA missions. Along with his outreach activities Dave has taught beginning Astronomy classes at a local community college and has published three boo\nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83367107396?pwd=ERKauZ7aA2qcAJhOMR1qCWanoyxhyu.1 \n\nMeeting ID:        833 6710 7396Passcode:            737018 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-feb2025-presentation/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20241204T173338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T020024Z UID:10000381-1736600400-1736607600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Auroras - Featuring Bob King DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Bob KingTopic: “Understanding\, Forecasting and Photographing the Northern Lights” \nSynopsis: We’ll look at what causes the aurora\, how to get alerts so you don’t miss a great show and easy ways to photograph them… \nBob King is a fellow MAS member and is well known to many amateur astronomers thru his “AstroBob” blog. He is one of the more prolific observers and commentators in amateur astronomy today. He loves comets and also enjoys viewing the Northern Lights from his home near Duluth. He writes about astronomy for Sky & Telescope magazine\, and the Duluth News Tribune.  He is a great speaker on all things astro\, and is the author of “Magnificent Aurora”\, which you can find here: https://shopatsky.com/products/magnificent-aurora \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85206750082?pwd=bx7WI3s525j1JiB65uMDYxapUKv9Yb.1 \n\nMeeting ID:      852 0675 0082Passcode:          BSIG2025 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-jan2025-presentation/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20241113T181600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T200229Z UID:10000379-1733576400-1733583600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Globular Clusters: Why They Are So Cool! DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Claire WeaverlingTopic: Globular Clusters: Why They Are So Cool! \nSynopsis:  December isn’t exactly globular season. Yet winter is the perfect time to plan ahead on your observing projects. Hunting globulars can be a challenging but satisfying experience\, with plenty of targets for beginners. If you imagine all globular clusters look alike – think again. There is visual variety to be found. And scientific surveys of globular clusters have revealed fascinating insights into the history and composition of these gems of our night sky! \nClaire is one of the most prolific visual observers in the MAS. She started with the Cedar Rapids Astronomy Club many years ago\, a club her father co-founded. These days you can usually find her at Cherry Grove Observatory with her 18″ Dobsonian telescope\, working diligently on an Astronomical League observing program. Previously\, she conducted an excellent presentation for our Beginner Group on Winter Constellations.  You can find a link to that talk here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Kd6o06txM\nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87906093973?pwd=Nx91yBD4uXluqfeM5Cw4oOmsEbYbH4.1 \n\nMeeting ID:        879 0609 3973Passcode:            575343 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-zoom-dec2024/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20241029T204036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T011050Z UID:10000378-1731157200-1731164400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Featuring Ron Schmit DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Ron SchmitTopic: Learning About Stellarium \nSynopsis: \nAdvances in software have put the entire cosmos at our fingertips. That’s… A LOT\, and sometimes too much! With dozens of these programs out there\, how will you ever decide where to begin? I’ve got a great suggestion for you: Stellarium. It’s easy to use\, powerful\, and FREE. Join us as we explore this versatile application. Learn how to operate the dashboard and virtually explore the night sky. See all the amazing and helpful functions\, and the options that allow you to customize your view. Finding constellations\, locating deep sky objects\, planning an evening’s viewing – it can even run your telescope – all with the click of a mouse. For our presentation\, please have a PC ready to install and run the app so you can learn by doing! \nRon Schmit is one of the most accomplished and popular speakers in the MAS. A science educator by day\, he runs a very active astronomy program at the Jackson Middle School in Champlin. He also runs the sky shows at the Eisenhower Community Center Observatory in Hopkins. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83542960287?pwd=BJiazN70baAyqlO3azvNLcy8HIqK11.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID:    835 4296 0287Passcode:      091334 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-zoom-presentation-featuring-ron-schmit/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20231218T231403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T011341Z UID:10000377-1729359000-1729378800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\nThis session will be held at the Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields of the Belwin Conservency.  This will give visitors a chance to see comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS!! \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/ LOCATION:Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields at Belwin Conservancy\, 15601 Hudson Road North\, Lakeland\, MN\, 55043\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/belwinlogo_new.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20240913T130059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T213109Z UID:10000331-1726857000-1726873200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field - Friday 9/20 ! DESCRIPTION:Due to poor weather on 9/14\, we have rescheduled this event to Friday 9/20.\n \nAre 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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-7/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20240802T191250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T191348Z UID:10000330-1723318200-1723330800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nWe hope you can make it!\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-6/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20240320T214929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T215011Z UID:10000329-1722110400-1722121200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-3/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20240614T014635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T224152Z UID:10000328-1719086400-1719097200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field CANCELLED DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nAre 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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-5/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20240519T145613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T145708Z UID:10000374-1717272000-1717282800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Rescheduled BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:This is the rescheduled session from the rainout on May 17.\n \nAre 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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/rescheduled-bsig-observing-session/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20240320T214715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T214809Z UID:10000327-1715974200-1715986800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20240427T160035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T160204Z UID:10000326-1714244400-1714258800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:This event has been CANCELLED because of rain and cloudy conditions.  See you next month!\n \nAre 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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-4/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20231026T184658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T183150Z UID:10000274-1711198800-1711206000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Ahmed Reda DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Ahmed RedaTopic: The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy – Part 2 \nSynopsis:  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 observational innovations. \nIn this talk we will continue our journey diving into more examples of astronomical theory development and observational innovations. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81328116479?pwd=1lbmO4HcSVMSryQFFOvzvjC1oFrKWO.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: Passcode:  \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-featuring-ahmed-reda/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20231026T184200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T151345Z UID:10000271-1708779600-1708786800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Dave Falkner DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Dave FalknerTopic: “Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon and What We Have Discovered”​ \nSynopsis: \nThe 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 and the Cold War space race between the USSR and the United States to send a man to the Moon and the discoveries made during the Apollo missions. I’ll follow that up with the post-Apollo unmanned missions by various countries and some of the significant discoveries that have been made. I’ll wrap up by talking about plans for mankind returning to the Moon and possibly colonizing it.” \nDave is a former MAS President\, and is currently the MAS Secretary. He is also a NASA Ambassador\, and recently traveled to Chile to visit some of the world’s largest observatory telescopes. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84506467173?pwd=TySNmoLhhy9vYGayL8XaGySs0Jj8Tl.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 845 0646 7173Passcode: 094860 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-featuring-dave-falkner/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20231026T183845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T161032Z UID:10000270-1705755600-1705762800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Mike Shaw DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Mike ShawTopic: How to Plan\, Experience & Photograph the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8\, 2024 \nSynopsis:  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 how to edit your total solar eclipse images using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to help provide ideas for your totality projects. Mike will have on hand a variety of solar eclipse filters and other accessories for demonstration purposes. There will be ample time for in-depth topical discussions and to get all your total solar eclipse questions answered. \nLearn how to prepare for\, and safely experience\, the total solar eclipse on April 8\, 2024. \nPresentation highlights will include:• Eclipse fundamentals & resources• Eclipse safety & resources• Planning your trip to the path of totality (general)• Visual total solar eclipse experiences & observations• Eclipse Photography• Detailed photo planning with Planit Pro and Stellarium• Total solar eclipse image post-processing with Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81177650669?pwd=9aHEPnQvrlf0hMbfH4hTXiycirjEQV.1  \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: Passcode:  \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-featuring-mike-shaw/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20231026T183054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T183204Z UID:10000269-1702731600-1702738800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Bob King DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Bob KingTopic: “Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord” \nSynopsis: \n“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.” \nBob is a contributing editor at Sky & Telescope magazines and is extremely passionate about astronomy. He is an avid observer\, and loves to view the Northern Lights from outside of Duluth\, where he lives. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZOOM LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID:      831 0925 4455Passcode:       657688 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-featuring-bob-king/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20221227T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T001234Z UID:10000240-1697909400-1697929200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:MAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-beginners-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2023-10-21/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20221227T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T001234Z UID:10000268-1694199600-1694300400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:MAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-beginners-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2023-09-08/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20221227T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T001234Z UID:10000220-1693076400-1693090800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:MAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-beginners-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2023-08-26/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T233000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20221227T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T001234Z UID:10000257-1688846400-1688859000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:MAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-beginners-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2023-07-08/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20230623T130609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T130726Z UID:10000256-1687550400-1687561200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:After taking one last look at the forecasts this morning\, nothing has changed for tonight.  I’m going to cancel the event for tonight.  It’s possible that we might have some clouds breaks during the night\, but transparency just doesn’t look good enough.\n \nWe’ve scheduled another event for Saturday July 8th\, at 8:00pm at Metcalf Field.  \n \nWe hope you can make it!\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-beginners-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-6/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20230512T131516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T131517Z UID:10000253-1684004400-1684018800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:MAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-beginners-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-5/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20221227T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T001234Z UID:10000255-1684004400-1684018800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:MAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-beginners-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2023-05-13/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20230429T182213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T182411Z UID:10000215-1682794800-1682809200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: DUE TO POOR WEATHER\, WE ARE CANCELLING THIS SESSION. \nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-beginners-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-3/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20230206T154251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T040507Z UID:10000241-1678539600-1678546800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG March Zoom Presentation - Ahmed Reda: Middle Eastern Astronomy DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nMiddle Eastern Astronomy\nAhmed Reda\nSynopsis: \nHave you ever wondered why most of the visible star names are Arabic ones? How Arabic astronomical concepts like the Azimuth or the Astrolabe came to be key ones in medieval astronomy? \nWhile most people are familiar with the Ancient Greek or Renaissance astronomy\, most people don’t recognize the vast contributions of the Islamic civilization to astronomy for a millennia. This presentation will touch on some of the aspects of medieval Islamic astronomy\, how it preserved the ancient knowledge\, and leading a golden age of astronomy. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 862 2052 2341 \nPasscode: 502643 \nSee you there \nSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-march-zoom-presentation-ahmed-reda-middle-eastern-astronomy/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20221227T184420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T141124Z UID:10000214-1676120400-1676127600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG February Zoom Presentation - Featured Speaker: David Falkner - Visit to the Research Telescopes in Chile DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nACEAP 2022: My Amazing and Unexpected Journey to Visit the Research Telescopes in Chile\n \nDave Falkner – MAS Member\, NASA Solar System Ambassador\, ACEAP Ambassador\nSynopsis:  Dave was one of 10 people selected nationally to participate in ACEAP (Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program). His talk is about his 11-day experience in December visiting and staying at three major US-owned observatories in Chile: Cerro Pachón (home of the Gemini South telescope)\, Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO)\, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) radio telescope. While at these facilities\, Dave and the other ACEAP Ambassadors received extensive training about the instruments\, the science\, data products\, and communicating science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) concepts. The program also introduced the ambassadors to the people and culture of Chile.  Dave is excited to talk about this amazing experience. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 853 7335 4455 \nPasscode: 723926 \nSee you there \nSuresh Sreenivasan\nB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-february-zoom-presentation-featured-speaker-david-falkner/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20221213T203639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T222606Z UID:10000213-1673096400-1673103600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG January 2023 Zoom Presentation – “Aids to Navigating the Night Sky” by Steve Emert DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nAids to Navigating the Night Sky\nFeatured Speaker: Steve Emert\nSynopsis: We have so many more options to navigate the sky now than when I started in this hobby twenty years ago – in the days before smartphones and when PC power was much more limited. In this January 7 Zoom meeting let’s talk about how we can use both some of the printed aids like Sky Atlas 2000 and the Mag 7 Star Atlas and PC-based aids like the freeware Cartes du Ciel and Stellarium and smartphone apps like Star Walk\, SkySafari Pro and SkyPortal to plan our observing sessions and get the most out of our stargazing experience. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 856 9764 5338 \nPasscode: 479576 \nSee you there \nSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-january-2023-zoom-presentation-aids-to-navigating-the-night-sky-by-steve-emert/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20221015T204057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T015558Z UID:10000163-1671282000-1671289200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG December 2022 Zoom Presentation - "The Winter Constellations" by Claire Weaverling DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nThe Winter Constellations\nFeatured Speaker: Claire Weaverling\nSynopsis:  Let’s explore the Winter Hexagon! Starting with the well-known Orion constellation\, and working our way around\, we’ll check out the brightest stars and star hop to the best deep sky objects for beginners. So\, grab a cup of hot cocoa and join us on Zoom for the December BSIG. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 811 9712 5669 \nPasscode: 518039 \nSee you there \nSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-december-2022-zoom-presentation-the-winter-constellations-by-claire-weaverling/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20221014T012647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221015T201417Z UID:10000018-1665856800-1665874800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nBSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nUnfortunatelly the weather this weekend just is not cooperating\, and we are CANCELLING the last BSIG observing session of the year. \nPlease keep up with the calendar here for the upcoming winter BSIG presentations that will be scheduled. \nSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20220909T130050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T132723Z UID:10000069-1663441200-1663441200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Rescheduled BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session – \nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-09-17/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000017-1662836400-1662850800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-09-10/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T132937Z UID:10000072-1662836400-1662850800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session – POSTPONED\nHello all\,\n \nUnfortunately\, both Fri/Sat nights are expected to be totally cloudy.  We’ve decided to reschedule the next Beginner Observing session to next Saturday Sept. 17th at 7:00pm back at Metcalf Field.  Hopefully\, that night will actually be clear.\n \nPlease send me an email if you can make it out that night.  I will send out reminder emails next week as we get closer.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  \nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-09-10/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000016-1659814200-1659826800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-08-06/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T202049Z UID:10000071-1659814200-1659826800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nBSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nUnfortunately\, the weather forecasts have not improved for either tonight or Saturday night. \nSo we’re going to cancel this month’s MAS Beginner Group observing event.  \nWhile Saturday night looks like rain\, tonight was more borderline. It looks like clouds will start to increase right around sunset\, and that we may be clouded out completely by around 11pm. If sunset were two hours earlier\, we likely could have held the event tonight. \nThe next MAS Beginner Group observing session is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 10th\, back at Metcalf Field. \nWe look forward to seeing everybody then! \nBest\, \nSuresh \n  \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-08-06/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T233000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000015-1657396800-1657409400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-07-09/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T233000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T161816Z UID:10000019-1654977600-1654990200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nTHIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER FORECASTS\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-06-11/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T233000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000014-1654977600-1654990200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-06-11/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T223000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20220418T005502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220515T015148Z UID:10000073-1652643000-1652653800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Lunar Eclipse Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this special celestial event – Total Lunar Eclipse. \nDetails for Sun. May 15th Total Lunar Eclipse: \n\n \nMoonrise is at 8:23pm CT (declination -19°36′ / azimuth 117°39′)\nPenumbral Eclipse Begins:  8:32pm CT\nPartial Phase Begins:          9:28pm\nTotal Phase Begins:           10:29pm\nMax. Eclipse:                      11:11pm\nTotal Phase Ends:              11:54pm\nPartial Phase Ends:           12:55am\nPenumbral Phase Ends:      1:50am  \n \nThis is about as good timing as we can have for a lunar eclipse prior to a workday!!\n \nFor more information about the eclipse\, see here:  https://www.space.com/total-lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-coming-may-2022\n \nEveryone is invited\, there is no charge to attend and kids are welcome!  Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Also\, bring a few extra clothing layers in case temps dip at night. We will have telescopes on hand for people to look thru\, but if you have a telescope or binoculars\, bring them too!\nThe event is cancelled if cloudy. \nMetcalf Field information. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-lunar-eclipse-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/moon-sky-shot-scaled.jpeg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T230000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000013-1651865400-1651878000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-05-06/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T130659 CREATED:20211228T034432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011738Z UID:10000023-1642856400-1642863600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Beginner's Group Virtual Presentation - January 2022 DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Jerry JonesTopic: Organizing your observing evenings with – and without – A.L. Observing Projects \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89162001978?pwd=bWU3UUJ2UGtWVW1GK3d6RW0yd1NsZz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: Passcode:  \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-bsig-virtual-january-2022/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAS_BSIG_virtual.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR