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  • Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

    Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker Laura Hammerbeck

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

    7:00 pm Featured Speaker:  Laura Hammerbeck - Two Years of Webb Summary: The James Webb Space Telescope has been in operation for 2 years, thrilling us with stunning images and breakthrough astronomy. Learn how JWST’s groundbreaking technologies have shaped our understanding of the universe, and take a look back through time to the earliest light […]

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  • BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field

    BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field

    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    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 to learn! We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge […]

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  • Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

    Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker: Merle Hiltner

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

    Featured Speaker: Merle HiltnerTime: 7:00 PMTitle: Astronomy 101Summary: Ever wonder how telescopes work, what's a Blue moon, a Super moon or why isn't Pluto a planet. I'll explain these and more questions you have about astronomy. The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at […]

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  • Northern Nights Star Fest 2024 at LLCC

    Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, United States

    Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center August 28 - September 2 2024. The LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. Registration is CLOSED Additional details of NNSF can be found on the Northern Nights Star Fest event page. Join us for the premier MAS Regional […]

  • Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

    Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

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

    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 […]

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  • Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

    Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – International Observe The Moon Night

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

    7:00 pm: Featured Speaker - Laura Hammerbeck Title: International Observe the Moon Night 2024 - A partnered event for Bell Museum's Statewide Star Party event. Summary: IOMN; The annual global celebration bringing together fellow lunar enthusiasts and moon-curious people worldwide.  Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck on a cosmic quest of our nighttime companion. […]

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  • BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field

    BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field – Friday 9/20 !

    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Due to poor weather on 9/14, we have rescheduled this event to Friday 9/20.   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 to […]

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  • Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

    Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker John Fisher

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

    7:00 pm Featured Speaker: John Fisher, MAS Member Title: What Are Stars Made Of?    Summary: What messages are hidden in the light of celestial objects? Join John in the classroom for a hands-on demonstration to learn about the different elements that make up stars and see how astronomers measure temperature. Featuring video contributions of […]

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  • Astronomy Day – Fall 2024

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

    Saturday October 12, 2024 The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the Astronomical League’s Astronomy Day activities at the Eagle Lake Observatory in Baylor Regional Park. Speakers are scheduled throughout the day and will give talks on astronomy and what there is to see. Door prize drawing will be held Saturday […]

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  • Public Star Party at Cedar Creek

    Public Star Party at Cedar Creek

    Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718, Bethel, MN, United States

    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. […]

  • BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field

    BSIG Observing Session at Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields

    Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields at Belwin Conservancy 15601 Hudson Road North, Lakeland, MN, United States

    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 to learn!   We hope you can make it! This session will be held at the […]

    Free
  • Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

    Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker: Trena Johnson

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

    7:00 pm Featured Speaker: Trena Johnson, MAS President   Title: NASA Psyche Mission     Summary: We will be taking a journey to a metal world. Let us explore an asteroid and the spacecraft that is going on this spectacular journey.  How does this mission help us understand our own planet or will we find out […]

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