Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Any new (or old) members, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday February 24 in the meeting room of the Plymouth Library - 15700 36th Ave. N. Plymouth , […]
MESSIER MARATHON A 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). The MM has been moved to the […]
Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Any new (or old) members, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 10:30am to 12:30pm on Saturday May 25 in the meeting room of the Roseville Public Library - RCL- Community Program Room - […]
Virgo Venture The 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 […]
MESSIER MARATHON A 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). The first MAS Messier Marathon was held […]
Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Any new (or old) members, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 10:30am to 12:30pm on Saturday November 9 in the meeting room of the Ramsey County Library - Maplewood, 3025 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood, […]
Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday mornings a few times per year. Any new (or old) members, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday - Kaposia Library 131 7th Avenue North South St. Paul, MN 55075 In this […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike 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: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike 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: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
MESSIER MARATHON Unfortunately, weather forecasts do not look favorable, so this event is being CANCELLED. A 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 […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike 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: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
Virgo Venture Update: Saturday 4/19 is looking better for the Virgo Venture. The 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 […]
