• MAS Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

    Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

    MAS Volunteers-Keyholders-Patrons Join us for a barbecue picnic at Eagle Lake Observatory at Noon, November 1,2025.  Families are welcome! The MAS Board will prepare burgers, hot dogs, desserts and beverages […]

  • 2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend

    2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
    Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, United States

    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 […]

  • CGO Member Star Party

    CGO Member Star Party
    Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States

    Member Star Party at Cherry Grove Observatory - Keyholder Training Join us at CGO for a Star Party!  Bring your telescope or use one on-site, including the Starmaster Dobsonian, LX-200, […]

  • 2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend

    2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
    Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, United States

    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 […]

  • 2026 LLCC Member Observing Weekend – CANCELLED

    MAS Star Party Member Weekend CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access […]

  • CGO Member Star Party 2026

    CGO Member Star Party 2026
    Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States

    Member Star Party at Cherry Grove Observatory - Keyholder Training Join us at CGO for a Star Party!  Bring your telescope or use one on-site, including the Starmaster Dobsonian, LX-200, […]

  • 2026 LLCC Member Observing Weekend

    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 […]

  • Messier Marathon 2026 – OFF FRIDAY

    Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States

    MESSIER MARATHON The MM is called OFF for Friday due to cloudy conditions.  See the Forum or website for backup of Saturday. A Messier Marathon is an attempt to find […]

  • 2026 LLCC Member Observing Weekend

    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 […]

  • 2026 New Member Orientation Meeting

    Robert Trail Library (Rosemount) 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN, United States

    ​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 […]

  • Virgo Venture 2026

    Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States

    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 […]