The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at the Eagle Lake Observatory. Public star parties are open to all, you do not need to be a MAS member to attend. Typically there is no fee to attend a star party, however donations are greatly […]
Special Event public star party on October 14, 2023 for the partial annular solar eclipse. Event starts at 10:00am Event CANCELLED due to the weather. On Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. This eclipse will be visible for millions of people in the Western Hemisphere. In Minnesota, […]
MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]
October 2023 Star Party Program Come and learn more about the night skies. Each star party starts with a brief presentation about astronomy. A number of telescopes will be available for night sky viewing after the program, weather dependent. NOTE: You do not need a telescope to attend. This calendar will be updated with the […]
The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at the Eagle Lake Observatory. Public star parties are open to all, you do not need to be a MAS member to attend. Typically there is no fee to attend a star party, however donations are greatly […]
The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at the Eagle Lake Observatory. Public star parties are open to all, you do not need to be a MAS member to attend. Typically there is no fee to attend a star party, however donations are greatly […]
Public Star Party at Cedar Creek Come and learn more about the night skies. Each star party starts with a brief presentation about astronomy. A number of telescopes will be available for night sky viewing after the program, weather dependent. NOTE: You do not need a telescope to attend, and the the cost is free. […]
Get ready for the upcoming eclipse with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Laura Hammerbeck and Tim Carlson. We will be previewing eclipse day with an overview of what to expect and when, how to safely watch the eclipse, and even look off-planet at other eclipses in our solar system. It's going to be sun-sational! The Minnesota […]
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: John Fisher Topic: What Are Stars Made Of? Summary: Join us in the classroom for a presentation on the different elements that make up stars, featuring video contributions of Cecilia Payne. Afterwards, stick around to look at hydrogen and helium spectra. The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately […]
The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at the Eagle Lake Observatory. Public star parties are open to all, you do not need to be a MAS member to attend. Typically there is no fee to attend a star party, however donations are greatly […]
7:00 Featured Speaker: Steve Emert Title: What’s up today and tonight, April 27, 2024 Summary: We’ll take a look at what the current sunspot activity is like this afternoon (Yay! Nearing Solar Maximum!), then look at what we can see tonight starting with the Circumpolar area in the North, then working West to East (and […]
This event has been CANCELLED because of rain and cloudy conditions. See you next month! Are you new to MAS? Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up? Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session. This is a free event, and open to all who want […]