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SUMMARY:2025 Mini Messier Marathon
DESCRIPTION:MAS MINI MESSIER MARATHON\nA Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters). \nThe first MAS Messier Marathon was held on March 13\, 1999 (Apr Gemini\, pg 4)\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The marathon is scheduled for the new moon weekend nearest the spring equinox with Saturday being the primary night\, and Friday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the marathon is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-mini-messier-marathon/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
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SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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SUMMARY:CGO Member Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Member Star Party at Cherry Grove Observatory – Keyholder Training\nJoin us at CGO for a Star Party!  Bring your telescope or use one on-site\, including the Starmaster Dobsonian\, LX-200\, or other scopes! \nNot a Keyholder at CGO?  Keyholder training will be held during this star party. \nStar parties are cancelled if cloudy\, so watch here or on the CGO Forum. \nCherry Grove Star Parties are held on Friday nights with Saturday night backups if cloudy. Official dates are listed on the calendar and are usually the first or second weekend of the month. Others are non-official Instant Star Parties (ISP’s) listed by individual members on the forums or Slack.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/cgo-member-star-party/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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SUMMARY:CGO Member Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Member Star Party at Cherry Grove Observatory – Keyholder Training\nJoin us at CGO for a Star Party!  Bring your telescope or use one on-site\, including the Starmaster Dobsonian\, LX-200\, or other scopes! \nNot a Keyholder at CGO?  Keyholder training will be held during this star party. \nStar parties are cancelled if cloudy\, so watch here or on the CGO Forum. \nCherry Grove Star Parties are held on Friday nights with Saturday night backups if cloudy. Official dates are listed on the calendar and are usually the first or second weekend of the month. Others are non-official Instant Star Parties (ISP’s) listed by individual members on the forums or Slack.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/cgo-member-star-party/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T100000
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SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
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SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T233000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T014655Z
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SUMMARY:CGO Member Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Member Star Party at Cherry Grove Observatory – Keyholder Training\nJoin us at CGO for a Star Party!  Bring your telescope or use one on-site\, including the Starmaster Dobsonian\, LX-200\, or other scopes! \nNot a Keyholder at CGO?  Keyholder training will be held during this star party. \nStar parties are cancelled if cloudy\, so watch here or on the CGO Forum. \nCherry Grove Star Parties are held on Friday nights with Saturday night backups if cloudy. Official dates are listed on the calendar and are usually the first or second weekend of the month. Others are non-official Instant Star Parties (ISP’s) listed by individual members on the forums or Slack.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/cgo-member-star-party/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
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SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
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SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
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SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-06-27/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T233000
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UID:10000446-1750446000-1750462200@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:CGO Member Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Member Star Party at Cherry Grove Observatory – Keyholder Training\nJoin us at CGO for a Star Party!  Bring your telescope or use one on-site\, including the Starmaster Dobsonian\, LX-200\, or other scopes! \nNot a Keyholder at CGO?  Keyholder training will be held during this star party. \nStar parties are cancelled if cloudy\, so watch here or on the CGO Forum. \nCherry Grove Star Parties are held on Friday nights with Saturday night backups if cloudy. Official dates are listed on the calendar and are usually the first or second weekend of the month. Others are non-official Instant Star Parties (ISP’s) listed by individual members on the forums or Slack.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/cgo-member-star-party/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20241210T010432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T010437Z
UID:10000427-1750442400-1750586400@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T233000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20250522T184852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184955Z
UID:10000445-1748113200-1748129400@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:CGO Member Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Member Star Party at Cherry Grove Observatory – Keyholder Training\nJoin us at CGO for a Star Party!  Bring your telescope or use one on-site\, including the Starmaster Dobsonian\, LX-200\, or other scopes! \nNot a Keyholder at CGO?  Keyholder training will be held during this star party. \nStar parties are cancelled if cloudy\, so watch here or on the CGO Forum. \nCherry Grove Star Parties are held on Friday nights with Saturday night backups if cloudy. Official dates are listed on the calendar and are usually the first or second weekend of the month. Others are non-official Instant Star Parties (ISP’s) listed by individual members on the forums or Slack.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/cgo-member-star-party-2/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cgo_night.jpg
GEO:44.1971;-92.8623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20241210T010432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T010437Z
UID:10000426-1748023200-1748167200@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/llcc_logo.png
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20241210T010432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T010437Z
UID:10000425-1745604000-1745748000@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T050000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20241212T001218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T020722Z
UID:10000442-1745089200-1745125200@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:2025 Virgo Venture
DESCRIPTION:Virgo Venture\nUpdate: Saturday 4/19 is looking better for the Virgo Venture. \nThe MAS ”Virgo Venture” is a star party dedicated to observing many of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. The Venture is scheduled for the new moon weekend\, usually one month after the Messier Marathon\, when Virgo is in a prime viewing position. Friday is the primary night\, with Saturday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the Virgo Venture is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-virgo-venture/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Virgo-Venture-image.jpg
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20241210T010432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T010437Z
UID:10000424-1744999200-1745143200@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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GEO:46.647;-93.465
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T050000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20241212T001717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T201322Z
UID:10000443-1743188400-1743224400@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:2025 Messier Marathon - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:MESSIER MARATHON\nUnfortunately\, weather forecasts do not look favorable\, so this event is being CANCELLED.\nA Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters). \nThe first MAS Messier Marathon was held on March 13\, 1999 (Apr Gemini\, pg 4)\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The marathon is scheduled for the new moon weekend nearest the spring equinox with Saturday being the primary night\, and Friday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the marathon is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-messier-marathon/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/messier-marathon.jpeg
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20241210T010432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T010437Z
UID:10000423-1743184800-1743328800@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20241210T010432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T010437Z
UID:10000422-1742580000-1742724000@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nCheck the MAS Forum on the LLCC Discussion forum page for details on each observing weekend.  Reply to the forum for the weekend desired and indicate if you are coming and whether you require lodging.  A LLCC Committee member will notify the administration on room requirements.  \nA weekend may be cancelled if weather or field conditions are not suitable.  You may be the only one attending or there may be others – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-member-llcc-observing-weekend/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/llcc_logo.png
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000303-1730487600-1730631600@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-11-01/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000302-1729882800-1730026800@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-10-25/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/llcc_logo.png
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T050000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20231228T215832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T211526Z
UID:10000334-1728154800-1728190800@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:Mini Messier Marathon 2024
DESCRIPTION:MESSIER MARATHON\nA Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters). \nThe first MAS Messier Marathon was held on March 13\, 1999 (Apr Gemini\, pg 4)\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The marathon is scheduled for the new moon weekend nearest the spring equinox with Saturday being the primary night\, and Friday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the marathon is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mini-messier-marathon-2024/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/messier-marathon.jpeg
GEO:44.1971;-92.8623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000301-1728068400-1728212400@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-10-04/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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GEO:46.647;-93.465
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161935
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000300-1727463600-1727607600@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-09-27/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000299-1725649200-1725793200@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-09-06/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000298-1723230000-1723374000@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-08-09/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000297-1722625200-1722769200@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000296-1720810800-1720954800@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-07-12/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20240705T173639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T173717Z
UID:10000295-1720206000-1720350000@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend CANCELLED-WEATHER
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231228T220105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T210845Z
UID:10000335-1717873200-1717959600@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:Virgo Venture 2024
DESCRIPTION:Virgo Venture\nThe MAS ”Virgo Venture” is a star party dedicated to observing many of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. The Venture is scheduled for the new moon weekend\, usually one month after the Messier Marathon\, when Virgo is in a prime viewing position. Saturday is the primary night\, with Friday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the Virgo Venture is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virgo-venture-2024/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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GEO:44.1971;-92.8623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000294-1717786800-1717930800@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-06-07/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/llcc_logo.png
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000293-1717182000-1717326000@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-05-31/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/llcc_logo.png
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000292-1715367600-1715511600@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-05-10/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/llcc_logo.png
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T050000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231228T215309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T135417Z
UID:10000333-1715367600-1715403600@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:Messier Marathon 2024
DESCRIPTION:MESSIER MARATHON\nA Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters). \nThe MM has been moved to the backup date of Friday\, May 10. \nThe first MAS Messier Marathon was held on March 13\, 1999 (Apr Gemini\, pg 4)\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The marathon is scheduled for the new moon weekend nearest the spring equinox with Saturday being the primary night\, and Friday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the marathon is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/messier-marathon-2024/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/messier-marathon.jpeg
GEO:44.1971;-92.8623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000291-1714762800-1714906800@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-05-03/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/llcc_logo.png
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000290-1712948400-1713092400@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-04-12/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/llcc_logo.png
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231218T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z
UID:10000289-1709924400-1710068400@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going\nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-mas-observing-weekend/2024-03-08/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/llcc_logo.png
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T083000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20231110T134552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T134610Z
UID:10000267-1699639200-1699777800@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T050000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221128T190025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T190029Z
UID:10000211-1697223600-1697346000@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:Mini Messier Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Mini Messier Marathon\nThe Mini Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night – but in the fall. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters). \nThe first MAS Messier Marathon was held on March 13\, 1999 (Apr Gemini\, pg 4)\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The marathon is scheduled for the new moon weekend nearest the spring equinox with Friday being the primary night\, and Saturday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the marathon is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mini-messier-marathon/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/messier-marathon.jpeg
GEO:44.1971;-92.8623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000208-1697220000-1697360400@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-10-13/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000207-1696615200-1696755600@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-10-06/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000206-1694800800-1694941200@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-09-15/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000205-1694196000-1694336400@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-09-08/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230813T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000204-1691776800-1691917200@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-08-11/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T083000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000203-1689962400-1690101000@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-07-21/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000202-1689357600-1689498000@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-07-14/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000201-1687543200-1687683600@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-06-23/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230618T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000200-1686938400-1687078800@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-06-16/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230521T050000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221128T185437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T160319Z
UID:10000210-1684522800-1684645200@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:Virgo Venture - ON for Saturday 5/20
DESCRIPTION:Virgo Venture\nWe are ON for Saturday 5/20 – See you there!!\nThe MAS ”Virgo Venture” is a star party dedicated to observing many of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. The Venture is scheduled for the new moon weekend\, usually one month after the Messier Marathon\, when Virgo is in a prime viewing position. Friday is the primary night\, with Saturday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the Virgo Venture is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virgo-venture-2/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Virgo-Venture-image.jpg
GEO:44.1971;-92.8623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230521T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000199-1684519200-1684659600@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-05-19/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230514T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000198-1683914400-1684054800@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-05-12/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T060000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221128T184652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T150254Z
UID:10000209-1682103600-1682229600@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:Messier Marathon - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Notice:  Unfortunately\, we are calling the Messier Marathon OFF for Friday 4/21.  We will post here if Saturday is a go\, but it is not looking likely.\n– Jerry Jones \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				MESSIER MARATHON\nA Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters). \nThe first MAS Messier Marathon was held on March 13\, 1999 (Apr Gemini\, pg 4)\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The marathon is scheduled for the new moon weekend nearest the spring equinox with Friday being the primary night\, and Saturday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the marathon is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/messier_marathon/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/messier-marathon.jpeg
GEO:44.1971;-92.8623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T161936
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
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SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-04-21/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike other MAS star party sites\, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-04-14/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
GEO:46.647;-93.465
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T230000
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SUMMARY:Mini Messier Marathon
DESCRIPTION:MESSIER MARATHON\nA Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters). \nThe first MAS Messier Marathon was held on March 13\, 1999 (Apr Gemini\, pg 4)\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The marathon is scheduled for the new moon weekend nearest the spring equinox with Friday being the primary night\, and Saturday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the marathon is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status. \nFollow this Forum thread for the latest information.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mini-messier-marathon-9-23-2022/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220401T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T063000
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SUMMARY:Messier Marathon
DESCRIPTION:MESSIER MARATHON\nA Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters). \nThe first MAS Messier Marathon was held on March 13\, 1999 (Apr Gemini\, pg 4)\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The marathon is scheduled for the new moon weekend nearest the spring equinox with Friday being the primary night\, and Saturday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the marathon is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/messier-marathon-2/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220305T063000
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UID:10000042-1646427600-1646461800@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:Messier Marathon
DESCRIPTION:MESSIER MARATHON\nA Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters). \nThe first MAS Messier Marathon was held on March 13\, 1999 (Apr Gemini\, pg 4)\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The marathon is scheduled for the new moon weekend nearest the spring equinox with Friday being the primary night\, and Saturday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the marathon is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status.
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/messier-marathon/
LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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