The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Ahmed Reda - MAS Programs Coordinator Topic: Sufi’s Book of Fixed Stars - Kitāb Suwar al-Kawākib Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM. Featured Speaker: Claire WeaverlingTopic: Sky Sampler - Tasty Targets for New Observers Synopsis: Seen the Ring Nebula and Hercules Cluster a few too many times? This session will sample about 20 beginner-friendly observing targets that are often overlooked or overshadowed. Every object on […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! This will be a MAS Business meeting and we will be reviewing and voting on the 2026 Budget. A 10% Quorum of total members (or a minimum 50 members) is required. Registration […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM. Featured Speaker: Suresh SreenivasanTopic: All About Telescopes Synopsis: Have you been considering getting your first telescope? Or maybe you're thinking about upgrading to something bigger & better? If so, this is the presentation for you! We'll review the various types of telescopes most […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: David Falkner Topic: Stonehenge - History & Mystery Special Member Presentation: Greg Hallberg Topic: Planetary Seismology Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who […]
Due to potential for treacherous road conditions on Saturday evening the public star party scheduled for Eagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park is cancelled. Our next public event will take place on March 28th. 7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TIM CARLSON Topic: The NASA Dragonfly Mission Selected as NASA’s fourth New Frontiers mission, […]
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. […]
Unfortunately we have to cancel this presentation - but we should add it to the next fall/winter BSIG schedule - stay tuned. Suresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner's Coordinator
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TIM CARLSON Topic: The NASA Dragonfly Mission Selected as NASA’s fourth New Frontiers mission, the Dragonfly rotorcraft lander will explore Titan autonomously. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Tim Carlson exploring the Dragonfly mission. This presentation will detail why Titan is such a compelling world to study, what objectives the Dragonfly mission has […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Chuck Allen - Astronomical League President Topic: The Home Galaxy Starting with the sun’s plunge through the Local Fluff, this program examines the Milky Way Galaxy from the inside out. […]
Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday mornings a few times per year. Any new (or old) members, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026 Robert Trail Library14395 S Robert TrailRosemount, MM 55068 In this approximately […]
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck Topic: Novae, supernovae, kilonovae, oh my! Stellar explosions are among the most energetic events in the universe. They create new elements, enrich interstellar space, and even lead to the formation of new stars and planets, but how do you tell them apart? Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck […]