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SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Speaker Chuck Allen (Astronomical League)
DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nFeatured Speaker: Chuck Allen (Astronomical League)Topic: Extreme Astronomy\nThis presentation examines telescopes\, space travel\, planets\, moons\, mountains\, stars\, galaxies\,clusters\, and black holes in the quest to find the largest\, highest\, closest\, furthest\, hottest\,coldest\, most massive\, brightest\, and darkest among these various objects and many “firsts” among astronomical discoveries and accomplishments. \nCOVID-19 PROTOCOL:  Masks are welcome\, but not required at the Monthly Meeting.  Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center (formerly the Fairview Community Center)1910 County Road B WestRoseville\, Minnesota 55113 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The hybrid meetings will be recorded on ZOOM\, and post-edited for publication after a few days on the MAS YouTube Channel. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom using the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86842659833?pwd=VXE5ZTBvMCtTcHlMcDY2R1U3Y0Z5Zz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDialing-in with a phone: \n\nMeeting ID: 868 4265 9833\nPasscode: 621345\nNumber: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n\nDon’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.\nKeep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.\nYou can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator.\n\nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Fill out this form to be added to out ‘Weekly Happenings’ email newsletter!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your name:\n     \n\n Your email:
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/monthly-mas-meeting-5/
LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public
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SUMMARY:ELO Public Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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 appreciated. \nDuring a Public Star Party\, we use our array of telescope platforms to show you the wonders of the night sky. Our primary goal during a star party is to view stars\, star clusters\, galaxies\, nebula\, planets and maybe a comet or two\, all observable through our telescopes. There may also be a presentation or Q&A session at a public event. Public star parties typically run from 7:00-10:00 pm\, although we tend to stay later during the summer months as the summer sunset is later. Note that the Park is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The main gate to the park entrance automatically closes at 10:00 pm\, so please plan to arrive before then. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Public Star Parties are typically all-weather events. Even if it’s cloudy someone will open the observatory for a tour\, give a presentation or answer any astronomy questions you may have. If this is your first star party\, or it’s been a while since you’ve been to one\, please review the Public Star Party Guidelines.  Note the complete list of public events at ELO. or download/print a schedule from the MAS Handouts archive. \nAnnually\, we also host all day events for the Spring and Fall Astronomy Day and the annual Camping with the Stars event.  Additionally\, we may schedule special events throughout the year for a unique astronomical happenings such as an eclipses\, planetary oppositions\, conjunctions or comets. \n*Other than our Camping with the Stars (CWTS) event\, registration is not required to attend an event. CWTS is also the only event there is a fee to attend\, as it is coordinated through the Baylor Park offices. Call the Baylor Park Office at 952-466-5255 for CWTS registration and camping information. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nEagle Lake Observatory44.8103 -93.9397 \nMerle Hiltner onaninfo@mnastro.org \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n  \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to make an inquiry about our Public Star Parties at ELO.  \n\n\n\n Your name (required):\n     \n\n Your email (required):\n     \n\n Your phone:\n     \n\n ELO Event date (required):  \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2022-elo-public-star-party/2023-04-08/
LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party
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SUMMARY:ELO Public Star Party
DESCRIPTION: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 appreciated. \nDuring a Public Star Party\, we use our array of telescope platforms to show you the wonders of the night sky. Our primary goal during a star party is to view stars\, star clusters\, galaxies\, nebula\, planets and maybe a comet or two\, all observable through our telescopes. There may also be a presentation or Q&A session at a public event. Public star parties typically run from 7:00-10:00 pm\, although we tend to stay later during the summer months as the summer sunset is later. Note that the Park is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The main gate to the park entrance automatically closes at 10:00 pm\, so please plan to arrive before then. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Public Star Parties are typically all-weather events. Even if it’s cloudy someone will open the observatory for a tour\, give a presentation or answer any astronomy questions you may have. If this is your first star party\, or it’s been a while since you’ve been to one\, please review the Public Star Party Guidelines.  Note the complete list of public events at ELO. or download/print a schedule from the MAS Handouts archive. \nAnnually\, we also host all day events for the Spring and Fall Astronomy Day and the annual Camping with the Stars event.  Additionally\, we may schedule special events throughout the year for a unique astronomical happenings such as an eclipses\, planetary oppositions\, conjunctions or comets. \n*Other than our Camping with the Stars (CWTS) event\, registration is not required to attend an event. CWTS is also the only event there is a fee to attend\, as it is coordinated through the Baylor Park offices. Call the Baylor Park Office at 952-466-5255 for CWTS registration and camping information. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nEagle Lake Observatory44.8103 -93.9397 \nMerle Hiltner onaninfo@mnastro.org \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n  \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to make an inquiry about our Public Star Parties at ELO.  \n\n\n\n Your name (required):\n     \n\n Your email (required):\n     \n\n Your phone:\n     \n\n ELO Event date (required):  \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2022-elo-public-star-party/2023-04-22/
LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party
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SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek - Spring Constellations
DESCRIPTION:Spring Constellations – April 2023 Star Party Program\nCome and learn more about the night skies in Spring. Minnesota Astronomical Society members will walk you through the April skies. After the short presentation\, 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. \nThe primary scheduled star party typically is for Friday night\, with a backup date of Saturday\, if the weather is better.  This calendar will be updated with the latest schedule. \nDirections to Cedar Creek can be found on website.  Park near the Lindeman Lab Reception Hall.  The telescopes will be set up adjacent to the hall near the field. \n 
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek-04-2023/
LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States
CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party
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SUMMARY:2023 Spring Astronomy Day at Eagle Lake Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 29\, 2023 \nThe 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 evening and include MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and telescopes. The evening will continue with viewing through our array of telescopes observing some of the winter and early spring objects coming into view including the Orion Nebula\, Crab nebula\, the Sombrero Galaxy\, the Whirlpool Galaxy\, the Beehive Cluster\, the Black Eye Galaxy and Hercules cluster among many others. \n Schedule of Events \n The observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 1:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. \n 3:00pm –  Laura Hammerbeck – It’s our solar system\, let’s explore!  \n4:00pm –  Colin Kilbane – Crazy Colin’s Air Show \n5:30pm – Break \n7:00 pm – Dave Falkner – Big Astronomy – My Visit to the Major US Observatories in Chile \n8:30pm – Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win) \n9:30pm – Laser Tour of the sky (Weather Permitting) \nSpeaker Details \nSpeaker: Laura Hammerbeck – NASA Solar System Ambassador \nTopic: It’s our solar system\, let’s explore!  \nTake a journey through our galactic neighborhood.  From the center of our sun to Pluto\, and beyond\, our solar system is filled with wonder! The speaker will take you on a space adventure through our corner of this amazing universe. \nSpeaker: Colin Kilbane \nTopic: Crazy Colin’s Air Show \nIs it a bird?  Is it a plane?  No! It’s Crazy Colin’s Air Show.  Let’s explore the power of air all around us.  Watch cans crush themselves and feel the pressure around you as you try to pull the Magdeburg Spheres apart.  Rescue Eggbert and make vortexes fly through the air. Make balls float and even you may fly\, just a smidgen high\, on a hovercraft powered by a leaf blower. These demonstrations and activities will blow your mind. \nSpeaker: Dave Falkner – MAS Member\, NASA Solar System Ambassador and Astronomy in Chile Education Ambassador \nTopic: Big Astronomy – My Visit to the Major US Observatories in Chile \nChile is home to some of the most advanced telescopes in the world. The US has built three\, state-of-the art observatories there. Dave was one of 10 people selected nationwide to visit these observatories as part of the ACEAP program. This presentation introduces you to these amazing observatories and some of the highlights of Dave’s 11-day expedition\, including staying several days on the mountaintops. \n Event Background \n​Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy with the general population – “Bringing Astronomy to the People.” On Astronomy Day\, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first-hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers all excited. \nAstronomy Day was born in California in 1973. Doug Berger\, then president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California\, decided that rather than try to entice people to travel long distances to visit observatory open houses\, they would set up telescopes closer to where the people were – busy locations – urban locations like street corners\, shopping malls\, parks\, etc. His strategy paid off. Not only did Astronomy Day go over with a bang\, not only did the public find out about the astronomy club\, they found out about future observatory open houses. Since the public got a chance to look through a portable telescope\, they were hooked. They wanted to see what went on at the bigger telescopes\, so they turned out in droves at the next observatory open house. \nFor additional information\, visit the Astronomical League’s website at https://www.astroleague.org/astronomyday/facts \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Public star parties are open to all\, but please review the Star Party Guidelines if you have not been to a public event before. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nEagle Lake Observatory44.8103 -93.9397 \nMerle Hiltner onaninfo@mnastro.org \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n  \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to make an inquiry about our Public Star Parties at ELO.  \n\n\n\n Your name (required):\n     \n\n Your email (required):\n     \n\n Your phone:\n     \n\n ELO Event date (required):  \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2023-spring-astronomy-day-at-eagle-lake-observatory/
LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
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SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: DUE TO POOR WEATHER\, WE ARE CANCELLING THIS SESSION. \nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n  \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only.  \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n     \n\n Your email (required):\n     \n\n Your phone:\n     \n\n BSIG Event date (required):  \n\n Number people attending:  \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-beginners-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-3/
LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States
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