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SUMMARY:2026 New Member Orientation Meeting
DESCRIPTION:​Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday mornings a few times per year. \nAny new (or old) members\, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 10:00am to 12:00pm  on Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 \nRobert Trail Library14395 S Robert TrailRosemount\, MM 55068\nIn this approximately 1.5 hour meeting we will introduce the leadership of the MAS\, discuss public and member star parties\, provide a look at all our observing sites\, discuss all the means of communications within the Society\, and provide an overall description of all the benefits of membership in the MAS. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nRebecca Messer \nMAS Membership Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2026-new-member-orientation-meeting-1/
LOCATION:Robert Trail Library (Rosemount)\, 14395 S. Robert Trail\, Rosemount\, MN\, 55068\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,public
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T011648Z
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SUMMARY:2026 LLCC Member 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/2026-llcc-member-observing-weekend-3/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T070000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062147
CREATED:20260115T204806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T174542Z
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SUMMARY:Messier Marathon 2026 - OFF FRIDAY
DESCRIPTION:MESSIER MARATHON\nThe MM is called OFF for Friday due to cloudy conditions.  See the Forum or website for backup of Saturday. \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/messiermarathon2026/
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:20260320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T120000
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SUMMARY:2026 LLCC Member 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/2026-llcc-member-observing-weekend-2/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T210339Z
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SUMMARY:CGO Member Star Party 2026
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-starparty/2026-03-14/
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:20260313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062147
CREATED:20260102T011406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T134347Z
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SUMMARY:2026 LLCC Member Observing Weekend - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nCANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER \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/2026-llcc-member-observing-weekend/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062147
CREATED:20241210T010432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T010437Z
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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/2025-11-21/
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:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T233000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062147
CREATED:20241212T014651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T014655Z
UID:10000450-1763146800-1763163000@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/2025-11-14/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062147
CREATED:20241210T010432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T010437Z
UID:10000437-1763143200-1763287200@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/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062147
CREATED:20251022T014519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T015131Z
UID:10000473-1761998400-1762009200@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:MAS Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
DESCRIPTION:MAS Volunteers-Keyholders-Patrons\nJoin us for a barbecue picnic at Eagle Lake Observatory at Noon\, November 1\,2025.  Families are welcome! \nThe MAS Board will prepare burgers\, hot dogs\, desserts and beverages for members and volunteers.  We want to say Thank You for all of your hard work this 2025 observing season and beyond.  The Board also is interested in hearing your feedback and thoughts about how to make MAS even better in 2026 and beyond.  Bring your ideas! \nFor planning purposes\, please sign up on the MAS Forum here:  https://forum.mnastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=15799 \nWe hope to see you Saturday!
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-volunteer-appreciation-picnic/
LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:member
GEO:44.8103;-93.9397
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33 Norwood Young America MN 55397 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10775 County Road 33:geo:-93.9397,44.8103
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062147
CREATED:20241210T010432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T010437Z
UID:10000436-1761328800-1761476400@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/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T050000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062147
CREATED:20241212T012625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T012629Z
UID:10000444-1760727600-1760763600@www.mnastro.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/messier-marathon.jpeg
GEO:44.1971;-92.8623
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062147
CREATED:20251017T145556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T145557Z
UID:10000435-1760724000-1760868000@www.mnastro.org
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062147
CREATED:20241210T010432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T010437Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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:20250419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T050000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T050000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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:20250328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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:20250321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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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:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
CREATED:20250107T184231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T184459Z
UID:10000439-1742032800-1742040000@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:2025 MAS New Member Orientation Meeting - Kaposia Library
DESCRIPTION:​Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday mornings a few times per year. \nAny new (or old) members\, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 10:00am to 12:00pm  on Saturday – \nKaposia Library\n131 7th Avenue North\nSouth St. Paul\, MN 55075\nIn this approximately two hour meeting we will introduce the leadership of the MAS\, discuss public and member star parties\, provide a look at all our observing sites\, discuss all the means of communications within the Society\, and provide an overall description of all the benefits of membership in the MAS. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nRebecca Messer \nMAS Membership Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-mas-new-member-orientation-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Kaposia Library (South St. Paul)\, 131 Seventh Ave. N.\, South Saint Paul\, MN\, 55075\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,public
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/kaposia.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
CREATED:20241007T154723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T204853Z
UID:10000376-1731148200-1731155400@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:​Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday\, November 9\, 2024. \nAny 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\, MN 55109. \nIn this approximately two hours meeting we will introduce the leadership of the MAS\, discuss public and member star parties\, provide a look at all our observing sites\, discuss all the means of communications within the Society\, and provide an overall description of all the benefits of membership in the MAS. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nRebecca Messer \nMAS Membership Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/new-member-orientation-3/
LOCATION:Ramsey County Library – Maplewood\, 3025 Southlawn Drive\, Maplewood\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T050000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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:20240608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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:20240525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
CREATED:20240425T024744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T183944Z
UID:10000371-1716633000-1716640200@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:​Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday\, May 25\, 2024. \nAny 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 – 2180 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113. \nIn this approximately two hours meeting we will introduce the leadership of the MAS\, discuss public and member star parties\, provide a look at all our observing sites\, discuss all the means of communications within the Society\, and provide an overall description of all the benefits of membership in the MAS. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nRebecca Messer \nMAS Membership Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/new-member-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Roseville Public Library\, 2180 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T050000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
CREATED:20240111T214019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T142946Z
UID:10000362-1708768800-1708776000@www.mnastro.org
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:​Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday\, February 24\, 2024. \nAny 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 \, MN 55446. If you need information from the library\, its telephone number is 612-543-5825. \nIn this approximately two hour meeting we will introduce the leadership of the MAS\, discuss public and member star parties\, provide a look at all our observing sites\, discuss all the means of communications within the Society\, and provide an overall description of all the benefits of membership in the MAS. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nRebecca Messer \nMAS Membership Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/new-member-orientation/
LOCATION:Plymouth Library\, 15700 36th Ave. N.\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55446\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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:20260416T062148
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:20260416T062148
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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/2023-10-06/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230813T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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/2023-07-14/
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:20260416T062148
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/2023-06-23/
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:20260416T062148
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/2023-06-16/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230521T050000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230521T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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/2023-05-19/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230514T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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/2023-05-12/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T060000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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:20260416T062148
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000197-1682100000-1682240400@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/2023-04-21/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
CREATED:20221113T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z
UID:10000196-1681495200-1681635600@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/2023-04-14/
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:20210731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210731T233000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062148
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