BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Astronomical Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnastro.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Astronomical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094913 CREATED:20260410T132657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T132954Z UID:10000510-1775934000-1775944800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:ELO Public Star Party DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck\nTopic: Novae\, supernovae\, kilonovae\, oh my! \nStellar 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 on an exploration of the explosive lives of stars. Exploding stars are in the news! T. Coronae Borealis\, predicted to erupt soon\, is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s a recurrent nova\, and people around the world will be able to see it themselves.Why does this happen\, and when? Where should you look? \nExplosions in space…what could be more fun? \n  \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. \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 Observatory         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/elo-public-star-party-4/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ELOAtSunset.jpg 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:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094913 CREATED:20260213T024819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T024938Z UID:10000569-1775901600-1775908800@www.mnastro.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/robert-trail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094913 CREATED:20251223T183538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T130204Z UID:10000498-1775156400-1775163600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2026 MAS Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker: Chuck Allen 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 President\nTopic: The Home Galaxy\nStarting with the sun’s plunge through the Local Fluff\, this program examines the Milky Way Galaxy from the inside out. Seen first are neighborhood stars and exoplanets\, the Pleaides Moving Group responsible for our Local Bubble\, the Radcliffe Wave\, the Orion Spur to which many popular nebulae and clusters belong\, recent supernovae\, and finally the core of the galaxy\, SgrA*\, and its S-star neighbors. After a review of galactic structure\, we look at the galaxy’s Fermi Bubbles\, globular clusters\, stellar streams\, and integrated flux nebulae\, and\, just beyond\, the Milky Way’s 71 companion galaxies and Local Group neighbors\, one of which shares with us an intimate past and a future fate. \nBio:  Chuck Allen is president of the Astronomical League. He holds gold level Master Observer status with 45 observing programs completed\, founded the National Young Astronomer Award in 1993\, and received the League’s G. R. Wright Award for service in 1998. He has given more than 570 lectures and programs on astronomy and makes regular appearances in Explore Scientific global star party and League Live broadcasts. He also co-chaired ALCon ’21 Virtual. Chuck is past president of the Louisville Astronomical Society and program director of the Evansville Astronomical Society. He served as a judge and lead judge for the Intel (now Regeneron) International Science and Engineering Fair (1995-2002) and currently serves as a best-in-fair high school judge for two regional science fairs. \nReminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center1910 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/86397339731?pwd=7vctWn6P5gkUEqLr0tsjO2lF9gliCI.1 \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:  863 9733 9731\nPasscode:    579232\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/2026-apr-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MASHybrid.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20260320T173243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T173553Z UID:10000509-1774724400-1774735200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:ELO Public Star Party - Featured Speaker: Tim Carlson DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TIM CARLSON\nTopic: The NASA Dragonfly Mission  \n  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 and what opportunities and challenges will be involved in operating Dragonfly. \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. \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 Observatory         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/elo-public-star-party-3/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ELOAtSunset.jpg 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:20260328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20251202T185339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T131434Z UID:10000479-1774702800-1774710000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG March 2026 Presentation - Featuring Ahmed Reda - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately we have to cancel this presentation – but we should add it to the next fall/winter BSIG schedule – stay tuned. \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-march-2026-presentation/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20260111T215239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T215243Z UID:10000551-1774119600-1774130400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Cedar Creek Public Star Party DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/cedar-creek-public-star-party/2026-03-21/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cedarcreek_starparty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20260306T203654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T155305Z UID:10000508-1773514800-1773522000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:ELO Public Star Party - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION: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.\n \n7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TIM CARLSON\nTopic: The NASA Dragonfly Mission  \n  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 and what opportunities and challenges will be involved in operating Dragonfly. \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. \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 Observatory         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/elo-public-star-party-2/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ELOAtSunset.jpg 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:20260305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20251223T183418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T153902Z UID:10000497-1772737200-1772744400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2026 MAS March Meeting 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: David Falkner\nTopic: Stonehenge – History & Mystery\nSpecial Member Presentation: Greg Hallberg\nTopic: Planetary Seismology\n  \n  \nReminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center1910 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/86386335984?pwd=Nw1Wj2zCuxgXI8EjL7tX5ZdFQHNNhh.1 \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:  863 8633 5984\nPasscode: 594420\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/2026-mar-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MASHybrid.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20251202T184936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T154735Z UID:10000478-1771678800-1771686000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG February 2026 Presentation - Featuring Suresh Sreenivasan DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Suresh SreenivasanTopic: All About Telescopes \n\nSynopsis: \nHave 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 visual observers use\, including refractors\, reflectors and catadioptrics. We’ll go the optical benefits of each type\, and review other factors\, such as portability and cost\, to help you decide what you really want in your next telescope. We’ll also cover the various types of mounts and touch upon the various telescopic accessories that can make your observing more enjoyable. \nBiography: \nI have been an amateur astronomer for 41 years and completed the Messier and Herschel 1 lists while I was in college in Illinois. After 35 years as a visual observer\, I started migrating over to imaging. But I still enjoy observing\, particularly with my 12″ and 16″ Dobsonian telescopes. As a visual observer\, I love viewing solar system objects\, such as the Sun\, planets and comets\, as well as deep-sky objects such as galaxies\, star clusters and nebulae. I also dabble (poorly) in stellar spectroscopy. I have been the MAS BSIG coordinator since 2016 and really enjoy helping beginners of all ages make their initial forays into astronomy. \n\n \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following Zoom link. \nZoom URL:      https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81882145483?pwd=ivtaeccqiRWEzOsmY6oJo6tddOBPse.1Meeting ID:      818 8214 5483Passcode:        676341 \n\nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-february-2026-presentation/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20251223T182818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T134908Z UID:10000496-1770318000-1770325200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:February MAS Monthly Meeting - Budget Vote - Featured Speaker: Bernie Stinger DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nThis 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. \nRegistration will be required in advance if participating on Zoom. After registering with your name and email address\, you will be emailed the Zoom link to join the meeting. Non MAS members will also need to register to participate in the meeting\, but will not be allowed to vote. \nThe proposed budget will be made available to MAS members in advance on Slack:  Channel #2026-mas-budget-preview \nMembers can comment and ask questions. Members who are not part of the Slack community can join by sending an email to slack@mnastro.org. Copies of the budget can also be requested via email to president@mnastro.org. \nFeatured Speaker: Bernie Stinger\nTopic: What ever happened to that older LX200 16” Scope that was out at ELO? \nSynopsis: Back in 2023 the older LX200 16″ went for a journey cross country to it’s new home. What ever happened to it? Did it just end up in another garage?A description of the Tucson Astronomy Club follows with photos of our club sites.\n \nBio: Born\, raised\, & educated in Minneapolis. I spent 4 years in the Army Security Agency during the Vietnam War and later returned to Minneapolis to work for an electronics firm in Bloomington for 40 years doing field service\, customer service\, system design\, and sales management. Upon retirement moved to Tucson Arizona a few years back and found TAAA. Currently the Star Party Manager for the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.\n \nReminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center1910 County Road B WestRoseville\, Minnesota 55113 \nZoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wAExYbd8Qwmro4PL2PH9Ug \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. \nThe registration link is using Zoom using the following URL:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wAExYbd8Qwmro4PL2PH9Ug \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \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/2026-feb-mas-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2-5-26_budget_quorum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20251202T184514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T024514Z UID:10000477-1769259600-1769266800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG January 2026 Presentation - Featuring Claire Weaverling DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Claire WeaverlingTopic: Sky Sampler – Tasty Targets for New Observers \nSynopsis:  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 list earned a “wow\,” “amazing\,” or “beautiful” in my observing notes when I was starting out. \n\nBiography:    Claire Weaverling is a member and current Secretary of the MAS. She has spent over a decade visually observing with Dobsonians\, happily (and occasionally stubbornly) star-hopping her way to faint fuzzies. \n\n \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following Zoom link. \nZoom URL:      https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89888620896?pwd=QrbSJ93l6p6KMzOCu8SBTM8Hwx73yF.1Meeting ID:    898 8862 0896Passcode:      780811 \n\nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-january-2026-presentation/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20251223T182407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T020344Z UID:10000495-1767898800-1767906000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2026 MAS Monthly Meeting - Featuring Ahmed Reda 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: Ahmed Reda – MAS Programs Coordinator\nTopic: Sufi’s Book of Fixed Stars – Kitāb Suwar al-Kawākib\nReminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center1910 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/82524883314?pwd=clilMO0W8ZhrUeLRV5wEUdRc1Q88GE.1 \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:  825 2488 3314\nPasscode:  766773\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/2026-jan-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MASHybrid.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20251031T015046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T155217Z UID:10000474-1765026000-1765033200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG December 2025 Presentation - Featuring David Falkner DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   David Falkner – MAS Member and NASA AmbassadorTopic: Titan and the Dragonfly Mission \nSynopsis:  The presentation will focus on Titan\, Saturn’s largest moon\, and NASA’s ambitious Dragonfly mission to explore it. The presentation will begin with Titan’s discovery\, and what we learned through telescopic observations. I will then talk about the discoveries by Pioneer 11\, Voyager 1 and the Cassini/Huygens mission. I will talk briefly about Ingenuity\, the first successful extraterrestrial aircraft before talking about the Dragonfly spacecraft and its astrobiology mission. \n\nBiography:    Dave has been a life-long amateur astronomer. He first became interested in astronomy as a pre-teen when his father took him to a show at the Holcolmb Planetarium in Indianapolis. He became hooked and has had an interest in astronomy ever since.  After retiring from the US Navy\, Dave settled in Minnesota and became an active member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS). He has served as its President from 2011 – 2014\, 2019 – 2020\, and Secretary from 2023 – 2024. As a member of the MAS\, Dave enjoyed performing astronomical outreach often speaking to groups at libraries\, nature centers and schools.  Dave is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador where he educates the public about space\, space exploration and NASA missions. Along with his outreach activities Dave has taught beginning Astronomy classes at a local community college and has published three books. \n\n \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following Zoom link. \nZoom URL:      https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85959083361?pwd=iPlZMbb9tz6MvMCM6I83nsm3Bms8uF.1Meeting ID:      859 5908 3361Passcode:        957207 \n\nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-december-2025-presentation-featuring-david-falkner/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20241209T231212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T205538Z UID:10000451-1764874800-1764882000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 MAS Monthly Meeting & Board Election & SWAP MEET - Featured Speaker: Todd Burlet DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nThe MAS will hold a business meeting to hold our Board Election.  The positions of Vice President\, Treasurer\, and Board Member-at-Large are being voted upon.  In-person member attendees will receive paper ballots\, and online attendees will register with the Zoom link below and vote online.  10% of membership\, or minimum of 50 people\, are required to achieve a quorum. \nDetails of the candidates can be found at the MAS Forum: https://forum.mnastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=15855 \nFeatured Speaker: Todd Burlet (Starry Skies North)\nTopic: Preserving The Dark Sky\nWe will also host a SWAP MEET on-site.  Tables will be set up around the room\, and people can buy and sell their astronomy gear\, books\, or accessories.  Bring your stuff to sell and bring your money to buy!  We will keep the usual business discussion short to let the speaker go early\, so there should be plenty of time to SWAP. \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.  Because this is an official business meeting and election\, registration is required using the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LXHTQvzMSTOtluqSmn6Gdw \nAfter registration\, you will receive a Zoom link via email. \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDialing-in with a phone: \n\nWill receive meeting information via email\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/2025-mas-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7864.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20251118T015328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T015441Z UID:10000475-1764358200-1764363600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Planets in the Park - Urban Family Star Party DESCRIPTION:“Planets in the Park”\n* FAMILY FRIENDLY\, ALL AGES *>>>On Facebook: Planets in the Park<<< \nFriday\, Nov 28\, 2025\, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PMPershing Field Park\, 3523 W 48th Street \nSW Minneapolis \nAll Ages\, Clear or Cloudy \n(Cancelled if snowing\, stormy\, high wind)Telescopes: Saturn\, Moon\, all evening.Jupiter and four moons\, after 8:30 PM.Deep Sky: Pleiades\, Double Cluster\,Andromeda Galaxy\, more… \nBeginners’ Astronomy Lesson: Laser Sky Tour\,Star Wheels\, Moon Phases\, True Birth Sign.Sky Legends from Around the World. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/planets-in-the-park-urban-family-star-party/ LOCATION:Pershing Field Park\, 3523 W 48th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55410\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PitP_header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20251106T134342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T134533Z UID:10000421-1762628400-1762639200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 ELO Public Star Party DESCRIPTION:7:30 PM Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck\, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador\nTopic: When Stars Explode\nStellar 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 Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck on an exploration of nova\, supernova and kilonova. \nExploding stars are in the news! T Coronae Borealis\, predicted to erupt soon\, is a once-in-a-lifetime event. A recurrent nova that people around the world will be able to see!Why does this happen\, and where should you look for it? \nExplosions in space…it’s gonna be a blast! \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party-12/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20251106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250127T210003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T014458Z UID:10000405-1762455600-1762462800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 MAS Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker: Michael Busch (SETI Institute) - ZOOM ONLY DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: The Aŋpétu Téča Education Center is unavailable for the MAS monthly meeting in November 2025\, so we will host an online meeting with ZOOM only. \nMAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nFeatured Speaker: Michael Busch\, PhD (SETI Institue)\nTopic: Small Objects In The Solar System \nThe solar system contains several populations of small objects\, from near-Earth objects to the Oort cloud. I will review these objects and describe how they differ from the planets and their satellites. I will focus on near-Earth objects in particular\, because they are accessible targets for spacecraft missions as well as sometimes representing a hazard to Earth. \nMeeting Location:Online with ZOOM only! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The online 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 only online using Zoom using the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88133515860?pwd=zbn3fz7VbRN0xWfV20w7XhKUTpWrE5.1 \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:  881 3351 5860\nPasscode: 415362\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/2025-mas-monthly-meeting-12/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20241209T233521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233525Z UID:10000420-1761418800-1761429600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 ELO Public Star Party DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TBD\nTopic: TBD \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party/2025-10-25/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20251011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250220T185547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T185709Z UID:10000465-1760209200-1760223600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek-10/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cedarcreek_starparty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20251006T012053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T012322Z UID:10000419-1760209200-1760220000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 ELO Public Star Party - Observe The Moon! DESCRIPTION:Topic:  International Observe the Moon Night 2025 \nIOMN; The annual celebration bringing together moon enthusiasts and inquiring people worldwide in appreciation of our moon.\n \nThe moon has delighted and captivated us forever! Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck on an exploration of our nighttime companion.  Learn about the Moon’s beginnings\, current lunar missions\, and a whole lot of things to see when moongazing in your backyard. Come experience the lunar delights for yourself!\n \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party-11/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Observe-the-Moon-around-the-world-2025-smaller-ezgif.com-optimize.gif 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:20251010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250421T144429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T002944Z UID:10000390-1760119200-1760137200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 BSIG Observing Session DESCRIPTION:Note: Event has been rescheduled to Friday evening!\nAre 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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \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/2025-bsig-observing-session-8/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ObservingMetcalfField.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250828T133726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T133731Z UID:10000472-1759573800-1759579200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS 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 10:30am to 12:00pm  on Saturday\, Oct 4\, 2025 \nRCL – Maplewood Public Library.3025 Southlawn DriveMaplewood\, MN 55109\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/mas-new-member-orientation-meeting-10-04-2025/ LOCATION:Ramsey County Library – Maplewood\, 3025 Southlawn Drive\, Maplewood\, 55109\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/maplewood_library.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250127T205940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T131155Z UID:10000404-1759431600-1759438800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 MAS Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker: Peter Birren 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: Peter Birren\nTopic: Objects in the Heavens \nPeter Birren is retired from his graphic and marketing design business of 45 years. He moved a few years ago from under the monster light dome of Chicago to the Bortle 4 skies of Kentucky. He is a self-taught cosmic voyeur – assembling and creating his book\, “Objects in the Heavens”\, became his classroom. After years of hang gliding and camping out in the country\, the night sky became a real draw\, so the curiosity grew and developed into the book. OITH eventually came into being to answer the question of “What is it\, where is it and can I actually see it?” \nPeter’s talk involves his journey into astronomy and he will share with us a couple of discoveries he’s made. Questions will be allowed at any time during and after the presentation.  \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/87110910626?pwd=aNaWHGWbHUaXyIbzNaGbsSWxh8PqxG.1 \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:  871 1091 0626\nPasscode: 911955\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/2025-mas-monthly-meeting-11/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7864.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250220T185326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T185458Z UID:10000464-1758999600-1759014000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek-9/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cedarcreek_starparty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20241209T223917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T010244Z UID:10000393-1758981600-1759014000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Fall Astronomy Day DESCRIPTION:Saturday September 27\, 2025 \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 1:30 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. \n2:30 Speaker: Tim Carlson\, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador \nTitle: The Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn. \nSummary: A cooperative NASA\, European Space Agency (ESA)\, and Italian Space Agency (ASI) project that explored Saturn and its system for nearly two decades from 2004 until 2017. We’ll talk about the mission from the Huygens probe landing on Titan to the Cassini probes fiery entry into Saturn’s atmosphere. \nBio: Tim has been a space nerd all his life. For his science fair project in 4th grade he built a model of the Apollo 11 Command and Lunar modules and explained how they docked together for their trip to the Moon. He loves all things that have to do with space from Mercury to Artemis and everything in between. He looks forward to sharing his love of space exploration with everyone he can. \n4:00 ***Special presentation*** \nFor the first time\, the MAS is hosting an AMA panel this Fall Astronomy Day! \nBring your questions to our panel of astronomy enthusiasts. From what’s up in the night sky to how our solar system began\, now is the chance to ask all your cosmic questions about astronomy\, space\, planets and more! \nThis event is for all ages\, from the casual stargazer to the most dedicated enthusiast. \nOur panelists:\nTim Carlson– Tim loves all things that have to do with space. His current interest is the missions\, from the Voyagers\, to the Parker Solar Probe and everything in between. \nLaura Hammerbeck– An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, Laura has spent the summer asking “Should Pluto be a Planet?”\, exploring the solar system and watching for exploding stars. \nTrena Johnson– A Past President of the MAS\, Trena has completed observation lists from the Astronomical League\, and continues to expand her knowledge of our Solar System. \nRon Schmit– Ron is a long-time astronomy educator. His students get news and lessons from the frontier of space\, and he is a valuable resource for exploring our celestial neighborhood. \nRon will also serve as moderator during this talk. \nAll of our panelists are NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors! \n5:30 DINNER BREAK \n7:00 Speaker: John Fisher\, MAS Member \nTitle: What Are Stars Made Of? \nSummary: 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 Cecilia Payne. Afterwards\, stick around to look at hydrogen and helium spectra. \nBio: John has been a member of MAS for 8 years and is a keyholder at Eagle Lake Observatory. He has had a lifelong interest in physics and mathematics and currently is focused on astronomical spectroscopy and spectropolarimetry. John enjoys doing outreach events and is always looking for new ways to engage newcomers to this great hobby. \n8:00 Door Prize Drawing ***MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN*** \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.\nHis 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. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nonaninfo@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/2025-fall-astronomy-day/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Astronomy Day,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/astronomy-day-logo-sm.png 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:20250927T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250220T185019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T185202Z UID:10000461-1758981600-1758992400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek-8/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cedarcreek_starparty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250813T173503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T202753Z UID:10000470-1758394800-1758405600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Statewide Public Star Party at ELO DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker 7:30 pm: Laura Hammerbeck \nTopic: The Northern Lights – dancing lights in the sky that have captivated people for millennia. What are they? When can I see them? Where? Treat yourself to a dazzling light show as you learn about the science of this spectacular phenomenon\, and see why it has enchanted us throughout the ages. \nThe MAS is partnering with the Bell Museum for the 2025 Statewide Star Party. All across the state folks will gather to stargaze! This years theme\, Aurora Voyage: Chasing the Northern Lights\, is an invitation to celebrate the beauty of Minnesota’s northern skies and learn more about this beloved phenomena. \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. \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 Observatory         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/statewide-public-star-party-at-elo/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20250913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20241209T233521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233525Z UID:10000418-1757790000-1757800800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 ELO Public Star Party DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TBD\nTopic: TBD \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party/2025-09-13/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20250913T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250421T144307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T144313Z UID:10000389-1757788200-1757804400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 BSIG Observing Session DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes.\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/2025-bsig-observing-session-7/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ObservingMetcalfField.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250127T205921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T233026Z UID:10000403-1757012400-1757019600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 MAS Monthly Meeting - Feature Speaker: Dale Dellutri 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: Dale Dellutri (Skokie Valley Astronomers)\nTopic: Could We Understand an Alien Message? \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/84772447944?pwd=ShgqkA8QWMnsZXoea5Jbfp9pc5sWqM.1 \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:  847 7244 7944\nPasscode:  212852\n\n\n \n\n\n\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/2025-mas-monthly-meeting-10/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7864.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20241209T233521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233525Z UID:10000417-1756580400-1756591200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 ELO Public Star Party DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TBD\nTopic: TBD \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party/2025-08-30/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20250820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20241209T225524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T173934Z UID:10000394-1755691200-1756126800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 Northern Nights Star Fest DESCRIPTION:Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center August 20 – 25 2025.\nThe LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. \nRegister now: https://longlakecc.campbrainregistration.com/ \nAdditional details of NNSF can be found on the Northern Nights Star Fest event page. \nJoin us for the premier MAS Regional Star Party at our great dark-sky site. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Door Prize Event Sponsors – THANK YOU!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North America’s highest-rated astronomy shop | Serving amateur astronomers since 2003 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Starlight InstrumentsWhen only the best will do.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Software BisqueUnder the starlit sky.\nIt’s where discoveries are made. Where astronomers unravel the mysteries and revel in the awe-inspiring beauty of space. At the heart of this search lies Software Bisque and its family of precision-crafted Paramount robotic telescope mounts and TheSky astronomy software solutions. Tools that help quench the astronomers’ thirst for scientific breakthrough and personal enrichment the world over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Masters of Pixinsight\nWant to Learn PixInsight?\n\n\nStart Here \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OberwerkObsessed with Binoculars\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Astro-PhysicsASTRO-PHYSICS has been developing telescopes and accessories for the advanced amateur since 1975. We now offer an extensive line of precision telescopes\, mountings and accessories\, all with outstanding performance for a variety of observing needs. We have concentrated on those things that make observing a joy: sharp high-resolution optics\, rugged vibration-free mountings and easy-to-use\, effective accessories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vortex OpticsVortex® is an employee-owned and operated business of hard-working folks headquartered next to our friendly neighbors in Barneveld\, Wisconsin. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n StarizonaStarizona is a leading astronomy brand known for its innovative astrophotography accessories\, including the popular HyperStar system. Based in Tucson\, Arizona\, Starizona designs high-quality reducers\, field flatteners\, and imaging tools that help astronomers capture sharp\, wide-field images with ease. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SharpCapSharpCap is an easy-to-use and powerful astronomy camera capture tool. It supports a wide range of dedicated astronomy cameras as well as webcams and USB frame grabbers. \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 Preliminary NNSF Agenda (Subject to change at any time)\n\n\n\nWednesday August 20\, 2025 (Sunset 8:04pm\, astro twilight ends 9:47 pm)\n\n\n3:00 pm\nSelf-Check-in at North Star Lodge – move-in to bunk rooms\n\n\n5:30 pm\nDinner in Dining Hall\n\n\nEvening\n\nOBSERVE – NO WHITE LIGHT AFTER TWILIGHT \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use \n(If cloudy – movie or bonfire) \n\n\n\n12:00 pm\nMidnight snack – Dining Hall\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThursday August 21\, 20245 (Sunset 8:02pm\, astro twilight ends 9:45 pm)\n\n\nAll Day\nSelf-Check-in at North Star Lodge – move-in to bunk rooms\n\n\nAll Day\nOpen Swap Meet in North Star Lodge – tables around the room\n\n\n11:30 am\nBrunch in Dining Hall\n\n\n1:00 pm\nLecture– North Star Lodge – TBD\n\n\n2:00 pm\nLecture – TBD\n\n\n3:00 pm\nLLCC Keyholder Training (Part 1) – Video – North Star Lodge\n\n\n4:00 pm\nLLCC Keyholder Training (Part 2) – Hands-on – Observing Field\n\n\n5:30 pm\nDinner in Dining Hall\n\n\n7:00 pm\nLecture – North Star Lodge – Dave Falkner\n\n\nEvening\n\nOBSERVE – NO WHITE LIGHT AFTER TWILIGHT \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use \n(If cloudy – movie or bonfire) \n\n\n\n12:00 pm\nMidnight snack – Dining Hall\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFriday August 22\, 2025 (Sunset 8:01pm\, astro twilight ends 9:43 pm)\n\n\nAll Day\nSelf-Check-in at North Star Lodge – move-in to bunk rooms\n\n\nAll Day\nOpen Swap Meet in North Star Lodge – tables around the room\n\n\n11:30 am\nBrunch in Dining Hall\n\n\n1:00 pm\nLecture –  North Star Lodge – TBD\n\n\n2:00 pm\nLecture – North Star Lodge – TBD\n\n\n5:30 pm\nDinner in Dining Hall\n\n\n6:45 pm\nWelcome Message\n\n\n7:00 pm\nLecture – North Star Lodge – Kevin Nasal\n\n\nEvening\n\nOBSERVE – NO WHITE LIGHT AFTER TWILIGHT \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use \n(If cloudy – movie or bonfire) \n\n\n\n12:00 pm\nMidnight snack – Dining Hall\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSaturday August 23\, 2025 (Sunset 7:59pm\, astro twilight ends 9:41pm)\n\n\nAll Day\nSelf-Check-in at North Star Lodge – move-in to bunk rooms\n\n\nAll Day\nOpen Swap Meet in North Star Lodge – tables around the room\n\n\n11:30 am\nBrunch in Dining Hall\n\n\n1:00 pm\nLecture– North Star Lodge – TBD\n\n\n2:00 pm\nLecture – North Star Lodge – Ahmed Reda\n\n\n3:00 pm\nNaturalist-led Adventure Hike  Meet at North Star Lodge entrance\n\n\n5:30 pm\nTurn in your completed observing lists and/or images\n\n\n4:30-5:30 pm\nLLCC Canteen Open – Dining Hall\n\n\n5:15 pm\nNNSF Group Photo – Observing Field in front of observatory\n\n\n5:30 pm\nDinner in Dining Hall\n\n\n6:30 pm\nObserving/Imaging Awards – Door Prize Giveaway\n\n\n7:00 pm\nLecture – North Star Lodge -Bob King\n\n\nEvening\n\nOBSERVE – NO WHITE LIGHT AFTER TWILIGHT \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use(If cloudy – movie or bonfire) \n\n\n\n12:00 pm\nMidnight snack – Dining Hall\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSunday August 24\, 2025 (Sunset 7:57pm\, astro twilight ends 9:39pm)\n\n\n11:30 am\nBrunch in Dining Hall\n\n\nAll Day\nRemove your items from the Swap-Meet tables\n\n\nAfternoon\nOpen\n\n\n5:30 pm\nDinner in Dining Hall\n\n\nEvening\n\nOBSERVE – NO WHITE LIGHT AFTER TWILIGHT \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use \n\n\n\n12:00 pm\nMidnight snack – Dining Hall\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nMonday August 25\, 2024 \n\n\n11:30 am\nBrunch in Dining Hall\n\n\n12:00 pm\nPack up – move out – discard trash – sweep rooms – leave no trace\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2025-northern-nights-star-fest/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_6953.jpg 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:20250816T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250718T141701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T141925Z UID:10000416-1755370800-1755381600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:ELO Public Star Party- Featured Speaker: Brad Nasset DESCRIPTION:7:30 PM Featured Speaker: Brad Nasset – NASA Solar System Ambassador\nTopic: Understanding the Night Sky \nSummary: Where are we in our Milky Way Galaxy\, and in the universe? How to find the constellations\, and why are many of them only visible at certain times of the year? What can we see with a telescope? Well\, now you will know!  \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party-10/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20250807T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250127T205915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T001110Z UID:10000402-1754593200-1754600400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 MAS Monthly Meeting - 6th Annual Members Astrophotography DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nTopics: 6th Annual Members Astrophotography\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/87348667558?pwd=YY2fGDcPwF4bWuY424avMDdZLCnY6y.1 \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:  873 4866 7558\nPasscode: 270687\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/2025-mas-monthly-meeting-9/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7864.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250421T144057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T144138Z UID:10000388-1754163000-1754175600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 BSIG Observing Session DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes.\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/2025-bsig-observing-session-5/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ObservingMetcalfField.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250220T184531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T184856Z UID:10000459-1754163000-1754175600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek-7/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cedarcreek_starparty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20241209T222446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T210817Z UID:10000391-1754074800-1754229600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:18th Annual Camping with the Stars DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the Annual Camping With the Stars 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 and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening and include telescopes\, binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \n Registration & Check-in \nRegistration  \n\nRegistration: https://mncarverctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=PST\nGroup Camp Setting in Ball field below the observatory (not including event admission pass)+ MAS EVENT Registration $10/night\nDaily Admissions (not camping) to MAS EVENT $12/person/day\n\nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing. \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events (subject to change) \nFriday August 1 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00 pm: Laura Hammerbeck\, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador \nTopic: It’s our solar system\, let’s explore! \nSummary: Take a journey through our cosmic neighborhood. From the center of the sun to Pluto\, and beyond\, our solar system is filled with marvels! Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck on a space adventure through our corner of this amazing universe. \nBio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience. An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \n8:00 pm: Tim Carlson\, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador \nTopic: Mars Ingenuity Helicopter \nSummary: Join MAS member and NASA Solar System Ambassador Tim Carlson as he explores the first machine to fly on an alien world. We will look at Ingenuity from inception to its final flight on Mars. \nBio: Tim has been a space nerd all his life. For his science fair project in 4th grade he built a model of the Apollo 11 Command and Lunar modules and explained how they docked together for their trip to the Moon. He loves all things that have to do with space from Mercury to Artemis and everything in between. He looks forward to sharing his love of space exploration with everyone he can. \nSaturday August 2 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00 pm: Dave Falkner\, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador \nTopic: Astronomy Fact or Fiction? \nSummary: Today we are bombarded with amazing science and science fiction\, so much so that it’s sometimes difficult to separate what’s real\, and what is theory or just plain fantasy\, In his presentation Dave will talk about 3 misconceptions you may have seen about the universe\, space travel and alien life. \nBio: Dave has been a life-long amateur astronomer. He first became interested in astronomy as a pre-teen when his father took him to a show at the Holcolm Planetarium in Indianapolis. He became hooked and has had an interest in astronomy ever since. After retiring from the US Navy\, Dave settled in Minnesota and became an active member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS). He has served as its President from 2011 – 2014 and again from 2019 – 2020 and is the current Secretary. As a member of the MAS\, Dave enjoyed performing astronomical outreach\, often speaking to groups at libraries\, nature centers and schools. \nDave is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador where he educates the public about space\, space exploration and NASA missions. Along with his outreach activities\, Dave has taught beginning Astronomy classes at a local community college and has published three books; two editions of “Mythology of the Night Sky” and the book “The Stories of Astronomers and Their Stars.” \n3:30 pm: Colin Kilbane\, STEAM Educator \nTitle: Rocket building and launching \nSummary: Let’s get ready to rocket! Come take a crash course on model rocketry\, pun fully intended! Learn how Newton’s laws of motion make space travel possible and help us explore our solar system. In this class you will build a simple 3D printed model rocket and learn how to safely launch it. \nPlease note: There is a $2.00 suggested donation per rocket or a $5 “pay it forward” suggested donation to help cover material costs. Thank you! \nBio: Colin Kilbane has been sharing his STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) fun for almost 30 years now. He started making slime and setting off fire alarms with chemistry outreach at Kansas State and the University of Minnesota. A chemist and biochemist by training\, he ended up moving on to share his passion for STEM and making things go boom as the Senior Mad Scientist and Operations Director for Mad Science of MN for more than a decade before he made his move to the high school classroom. He has taught chemistry\, physical science\, robotics\, makerspace and physics for the last ten years and does STEM on the side. This year\, he started up Gopher STEAM. Gopher STEAM can add some STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, ART! and math) to any event for any age\, preschool on up. Gopher STEAM offers fantastically fun interactive shows\, activity tables\, birthday parties\, scouting programs\, classes and now summer camps. Check out more at Gophersteam.com \n5:30 pm: Dinner break. \n7:00 pm: John Fisher\, MAS Member \nTitle: What Are Stars Made Of? \nSummary: 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 Cecilia Payne. Afterwards\, stick around to look at hydrogen and helium spectra. \nBio: John has been a member of MAS for 8 years and is a keyholder at Eagle Lake Observatory. He has had a lifelong interest in physics and mathematics and currently is focused on astronomical spectroscopy and spectropolarimetry. John enjoys doing outreach events and is always looking for new ways to engage newcomers to this great hobby. \n8:00 pm: Door prize drawing. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! \n9:30 pm: Brad Nasset\, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador – Laser light constellation tour \nBio: Brad Nasset is a Solar System Ambassador with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He enjoys sharing his knowledge about the night sky and has presented astronomy and space exploration topics to thousands of people in public and private groups\, at National Park System night sky events\, and high school and university astronomy classes. He is also an observatory operator with the Minnesota Astronomical Society. \nSunday August 3 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Breakfast in the HotSpot Classroom \nCome join us for breakfast\, which includes eggs\, toast\, donuts\, fruit\, juice\, coffee\, and more. The day will include solar viewing from the observatory. \n2:00pm Activities conclude \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/18th-annual-camping-with-the-stars/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CampingUnderTheStars.jpg 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:20250726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250712T195653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T195919Z UID:10000415-1753556400-1753567200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:ELO Public Star Party - Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck DESCRIPTION:7:30 PM Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck\nTopic: Should Pluto be a planet? \nPoor Pluto!  Demoted!  Why was Pluto denied its planet status?  What defines a planet anyway? NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck takes a look at this hotly debated topic.  We’ll talk about makes a planet\, and more about the other objects we see in the universe. Come decide for yourself … are you Team Pluto?\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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party-9/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ad-for-mnastro-website.jpg 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:20250719T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250421T142636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T143514Z UID:10000387-1752955200-1752966000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 BSIG Observing Session DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \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/2025-bsig-observing-session-4/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ObservingMetcalfField.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250707T131243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T184016Z UID:10000414-1752346800-1752357600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 ELO Public Star Party - Featured Speaker Laura Hammerbeck - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:DUE TO UNHEALTHY POOR AIR QUALITY\, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\n7:30 PM Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck\nTopic: Should Pluto be a planet? \nPoor Pluto!  Demoted!  Why was Pluto denied its planet status?  What defines a planet anyway? NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck takes a look at this hotly debated topic.  We’ll talk about makes a planet\, and more about the other objects we see in the universe. Come decide for yourself … are you Team Pluto?\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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party-8/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ad-for-mnastro-website.jpg 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:20250703T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250127T205837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T170234Z UID:10000401-1751569200-1751576400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 MAS Monthly Meeting - Feature Speaker: Cristina Andrade 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: Cristina Andrade (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)\nTopic: Kilonova Catcher (KNC) \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/83773419534?pwd=f9fKCkM6Xibqsda9cwUBhRFrq6xod7.1 \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: 837 7341 9534\nPasscode: 569200\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/2025-mas-monthly-meeting-8/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7864.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250611T124551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T125417Z UID:10000413-1749927600-1749938400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:ELO Public Star Party - Featured Speaker: Tim Carlson DESCRIPTION:7:30 PM Featured Speaker: Tim Carlson\nTopic: Parker Solar Probe \nSummary: Parker Solar Probe has become humanity’s first visit to a star\, traveling through the Sun’s atmosphere\, closer to the surface than any spacecraft before it\, facing brutal heat and radiation conditions to provide humanity with the closest-ever observations of a star. \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party-7/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20250606T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250421T141921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T181910Z UID:10000386-1749240000-1749250800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 BSIG Observing Session DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \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/2025-bsig-observing-session-3/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ObservingMetcalfField.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250127T205824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T210743Z UID:10000400-1749150000-1749157200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:June MAS Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker: Bob King 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: Bob King (Minnesota Astronomical Society)\nTopic: How to Get Ordinary People Interested in Astronomy? \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/88382458625?pwd=mHtSYAxsXHpiIGPrKmOrqbcsnpXUci.1 \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:  883 8245 8625\nPasscode: 781877\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/2025-mas-monthly-meeting-7/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7864.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20241209T233521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233525Z UID:10000412-1748718000-1748728800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 ELO Public Star Party DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TBD\nTopic: TBD \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party/2025-05-31/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20250517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250505T013126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T013406Z UID:10000411-1747508400-1747519200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:ELO Public Star Party - Featured Speaker: Tanya Melnik DESCRIPTION:7:00 pm Speaker: Tanya Melnik\nTitle: Aurora Chasing\nSummary: Northern lights\, also known as aurora borealis\, are a natural light display many of us had a chance to enjoy in the past couple of years or even earlier. It is one of the most recognized space weather phenomena created from the interaction of solar wind with Earth’s magnetic field. \nOur Sun is currently very active. We are just past solar maximum\, but there are still plenty of opportunities to see aurora in the next couple of years. \nLearn the science of aurora and aurora forecasts. Become a citizen scientist and contribute to the scientific understanding of aurora. And\, of course\, find out how to improve your chance of seeing aurora. \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party-6/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20250503T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250220T184121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T184436Z UID:10000458-1746300600-1746313200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek-6/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cedarcreek_starparty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250421T141627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T141718Z UID:10000385-1746298800-1746313200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 BSIG Observing Session DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes.\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/2025-bsig-observing-session-2/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ObservingMetcalfField.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20241209T223533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T213728Z UID:10000392-1746280800-1746313200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Spring Astronomy Day DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 3\, 2025 \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 2:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. \n2:00 pm: Nadia Abuisnaineh\, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador \nTitle: Dragonfly: Planetary Mission to Titan \nSummary: You may know Titan as Saturn’s largest moon—but did you know it might also resemble what Earth looked like in its early days? NASA’s upcoming Dragonfly mission will send a rotorcraft to explore Titan’s surface\, flying from site to site over the course of two years. Join us to learn more about this fascinating mission and get the latest updates on its progress! \nBio: Nadia Abuisnaineh was born and raised in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. For as long as she can remember\, she always had a deep fascination with the universe. She was one of those kids in school that knew what she wanted to study in college at a very young age\, and that never changed\, even as she got older. Her love and enthusiasm for math and science allowed her to pursue a Bachelors of Science Degree in Astrophysics from the University of Minnesota. After graduating in 2011\, Nadia dedicated her time and talents to multiple community organizations serving the youth and those in need\, another promoting Islamic awareness and education\, and an online Islamic University. In 2019\, Nadia became a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador\, where she joined a nationwide team of volunteers that speak to their communities about space and space exploration missions. Soon after\, she worked at the Bell Museum\, and helped launch their annual Statewide Star Party. \nShe currently resides in Fridley\, Minnesota\, with her husband and three kids. She spends most of her time teaching her son and daughters how to navigate the world around them. She enjoys watching documentaries\, walking around the state’s many lakes\, swimming\, and stargazing. \n3:00: Laura Hammerbeck\, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador \nTitle: When Stars Explode \nSummary: 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 on an exploration of nova\, supernova and kilonova. \nWe’ll talk about why exploding stars are in the news. \nT. Coronae Borealis\, predicted to erupt soon\, is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s a recurrent nova\, and people around the world will be able to see it themselves. \nWhy does this happen\, and when? Where should you look? Explosions in space…what could be more fun? \nBio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience. An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \n4:00: John Fisher\, MAS member \nTitle: What Are Stars Made Of? \nSummary: 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 Cecilia Payne. Afterwards\, stick around to look at hydrogen and helium spectra. \nBio: John has been a member of MAS for 8 years and is a keyholder at Eagle Lake Observatory. He has had a lifelong interest in physics and mathematics and currently is focused on astronomical spectroscopy and spectropolarimetry. John enjoys doing outreach events and is always looking for new ways to engage newcomers to this great hobby. \n5:30 pm: Dinner break. \n7:00 pm: Sarah Devine\, UMN Extension Educator – Anoka County 4-H \nTitle: “Messie” Science – Galaxies\, Nebulae\, Star Clusters \nSummary: The process of science doesn’t always result in what you’d expect. However\, the “byproducts” of an investigation can be an accomplishment on their own. In his search for comets\, Charles Messier catalogued 110 other deep space objects so that he knew they weren’t what he was looking for. Today we know his work as the Messier Catalog\, a collection of fun deep space objects to hunt for and find from your own backyard. We’ll investigate a few of these objects and make personalized plans for your own Messier Marathon. \nBio: Sarah Devine has loved astronomy since before she can remember. Her childhood dream job was to be an astronaut. Her love for all things space has allowed her to teach astronomy for over 10 years in multiple settings. From museums and planetariums to community college to 4-H\, talking about astronomy and learning with others of all ages is her passion. She’s traveled to major international observatories and has fond memories of traveling to the 2017 total solar eclipse here in the U.S.A. \n8:00 pm: Door prize drawing. Must be present to win! \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.\nHis 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. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nonaninfo@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/2025-spring-astronomy-day/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party,Spring Astronomy Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/astronomy-day-logo-sm.png 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:20250502T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250423T014130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T181404Z UID:10000469-1746217800-1746223200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Planets In The Park DESCRIPTION:“Planets in the Park”\n* FAMILY FRIENDLY\, ALL AGES *>>>On Facebook: Planets in the Park<<< \nJpiter\, Mars\, Crescent Moon\, Leo Virgo\, Hercules\, more……… \n  \nBeginners’ astronomy lesson\, laser sky tour\, sky legends from around the world. \nFriday\,May 2\, 8:30 PM to 10:00 PMPershing Field Park\, 3523 W 48th Street \nClear or CloudyCancelled if rainy or stormy URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/planets-in-the-park-2/ LOCATION:Pershing Field Park\, 3523 W 48th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55410\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/planetsinthepark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250127T205719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T153427Z UID:10000399-1746126000-1746133200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 MAS Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker: Chuck Allen 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)\nTopic: Perspectives on Distance \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/89323520941?pwd=gNBh0s6LGcOolxhTryD8EzPV78bEz2.1 \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:  893 2352 0941\nPasscode:   493758Hide\n \n\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/2025-mas-monthly-meeting-6/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7864.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250204T222039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T205223Z UID:10000466-1745589600-1745692200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:NCRAL 2025 Conference DESCRIPTION:News: Walk-in Registrations Now Available\nThe planning committee has decided to offer a “walk-in” registration for $100 cash or $105 paypal to try to encourage more to attend the conference. This option does NOT include the banquet meal but does include access to all the talks\, door prizes\, and snacks. \nThere will be a Star-B-Que at Eagle Lake Observatory for a donation only on Friday evening. \nFor registration and program details follow the link. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/ncral-2025-conference/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NCRAL2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20241209T220822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T142442Z UID:10000384-1745089200-1745103600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 BSIG Observing Session DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \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/2025-bsig-observing-session/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ObservingMetcalfField.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250402T165827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T170146Z UID:10000410-1745089200-1745100000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 ELO Public Star Party - Featured Speaker: Dave Falkner DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Dave Falkner – MAS Member and NASA Solar System Ambassador\nTitle: The Planets Through the Eyes of Robots \nSummary:   Our solar system has been explored almost exclusively by unmanned spacecraft. These exploration “robots” have visited each planet\, made some fascinating discoveries\, and sent back spectacular images. Dave will talk about each planet providing some interesting facts and showing some of the amazing images taken by these spacecraft. \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party-4/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20250412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250215T211641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T014140Z UID:10000467-1744462800-1744470000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation - AL Programs - Featuring Jerry Jones DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Jerry Jones – MAS Astronomical League CoordinatorTopic: AL Observing Programs \nSynopsis: \nTBD\n \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88390582049?pwd=6D2UT5SN6wQjMy4PmQiaiub2rzi9dE.1 \n\nMeeting ID:      883 9058 2049Passcode:          289532 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-al-programs-featuring-jerry-jones/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250220T183645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T183853Z UID:10000457-1743879600-1743894000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek-5/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cedarcreek_starparty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250402T171803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T172741Z UID:10000409-1743879600-1743890400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 ELO Public Star Party - Featured Speaker: Doug Neverman DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Doug Neverman\nTitle: Observing 101\nSummary: Observing the universe involves more than getting out the telescope. It requires some planning. Observing 101 covers why planning is needed\, terms that are used\, some easy ways to plan targets\, and what to expect when looking through the telescope. When complete the listener will be ready to plan an observing session and know what to expect. \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party-5/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20250404T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250402T174239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T174243Z UID:10000468-1743798600-1743804000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Planets In The Park DESCRIPTION:“Planets in the Park”\n* FAMILY FRIENDLY\, ALL AGES *>>>On Facebook: Planets in the Park<<< \nThree Planets and six Moons! Visible thru a telescope from the city. Only mildly affected by light pollution. \nFriday\, April 4\, 8:300 PM to 10:00 PMPershing Field Park\, 3523 W 48th Street \nClear or CloudyCancelled if snowing or stormyDRESS WARMLY!!!!! The clearer the sky\, the colder the star party! URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/planets-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Pershing Field Park\, 3523 W 48th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55410\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/planetsinthepark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094914 CREATED:20250127T205655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T132750Z UID:10000398-1743706800-1743714000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 MAS Monthly Meeting - Feature Speaker: Prof. Roberta M. Humphreys 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: Prof. Roberta M. Humphreys (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)\nTopic: Fun With Supergiants\nProfessor Humpreys is a  Herschel Medal recipient the Royal Astronomical Society for Observational Astrophysics \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/82476380633?pwd=CqsTFOREcZGavMIyiL0hNbCoahqRdW.1 \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: 824 7638 0633\nPasscode: 285783\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/2025-mas-monthly-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7864.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20250320T164048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T164512Z UID:10000408-1742670000-1742680800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:ELO Public Star Party - Features Speaker: Tim Carlson DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Tim Carlson\nTopic: NASA Juno Mission to Jupiter\nFor nearly 10 years Juno has been exploring Jupiter and its system. This mission set out to explore Jupiter’s atmosphere\, magnetosphere\, and moons\, to learn about the planet’s origins and evolution. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Tim Carlson on a journey of exploration and discovery\, as we work to better understand the planet and the formation of our solar system. \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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party-3/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elo-at-Sunset-scaled.jpg 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:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 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:20250313T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T030000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20250107T023926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T210304Z UID:10000407-1741899600-1741921200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 ELO Public Star Party - Lunar Eclipse DESCRIPTION:Come view the Total Lunar Eclipse with MAS.\nThis event is cancelled if cloudy.\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. \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 Observatory         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/2025-elo-public-star-party-2/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/mpls_eclipse.png 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:20250308T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20241204T174258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T175738Z UID:10000383-1741438800-1741446000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - RSpec Spectroscopy - Featuring Tom Field DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Tom FieldTopic: An Introduction to Astronomical Spectroscopy​ \nSynopsis: Even if you wanted to touch a star\, they’re all impossibly distant. In spite of these great distances\, astronomers have learned an enormous amount about stars. How? The most common method to study the stars is called spectroscopy\, which is the science of analyzing the colorful rainbow spectrum produced by a prism-like device. Until recently\, spectroscopy was too expensive and too complicated for all but a handful of amateurs. Today\, though\, new tools make spectroscopy accessible to almost all of us. You no longer need a PhD\, dark skies\, long exposures\, enormous aperture … or a big budget! With your current telescope and FITS camera (or a simple web cam or even a DSLR without a telescope) you can now easily study the stars yourself. Wouldn’t you like to detect the atmosphere on Neptune or the red shift of a quasar right from your own backyard?!This talk\, with lots of interesting examples\, will show you what it’s all about and help you understand how spectroscopy is used in research. Even if you are an armchair astronomer\, understanding this field will enhance your understanding of the things your read and the night sky. \nBiography: Tom Field was a Contributing Editor at Sky & Telescope Magazine for ten years. He is the founder of Field Tested Systems and the author of the RSpec software\, which received the S&T “Hot Product” award. A pioneer in the field of amateur astronomical spectroscopy\, Tom aims to demystify spectroscopy and make it accessible to all. He promises to open the door for you to this fascinating field!  You can visit the RSpec Spectroscopy website here: https://rspec-astro.com \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89329843146?pwd=qQqAJbhwibJjcxHHsqT7KRht0rhUfo.1 \n\nMeeting ID: 893 2984 3146 / Passcode: 720372 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-mar2025-presentation/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20250127T205642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T172454Z UID:10000397-1741287600-1741294800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS March Monthly Meeting (Annual Budget Business Meeting) - Featured Speakers: Valts Treibergs & Ahmed Reda DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nThis will be a MAS Business meeting and we will be reviewing and voting on the 2025 Budget. A 10% Quorum of total members (or a minimum 50 members)  is required. \nRegistration will be required in advance if participating on Zoom.  After registering with your name and email address\, you will be emailed the Zoom link to join the meeting.  Non MAS members will also need to register to participate in the meeting\, but will not be allowed to vote. \nThe proposed budget will be made available to MAS members in advance on Slack: https://mnastro.slack.com/archives/C08FC2RPUNS . Members can comment and ask questions.  Members who are not part of the Slack community can join by sending an email to slack@mnastro.org.  Copies of the budget can also be requested via email to president@mnastro.org. \nZoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Z6nrbltSgKIezqO96VtFw \nFeatured Member Speakers:\n\nValts Treibergs – Restoration of Carl Zeiss Jena 63/840 1956 School Telescope\nAhmed Reda – Al Sufi – The Book of Fixed Stars\n\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  – but will require pre-registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Z6nrbltSgKIezqO96VtFw \nThe Zoom join link will then be emailed to you. \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \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/2025-mas-monthly-meeting-4/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/QuorumNeededBudget.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20241204T173857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T194136Z UID:10000382-1739019600-1739026800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Return to the Moon – The NASA Artemis Program - Featuring Dave Falkner DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Dave Falkner – NASA AmbassadorTopic: Return to the Moon – The NASA Artemis Program \nSynopsis: \n“It’s been over 50 years since mankind set foot on the Moon! Now NASA wants humans to set foot back on the Moon before the end of the decade. In his presentation\, Dave Falkner will talk about the events since the Apollo program that led to the Artemis program. He will then talk about the many aspects of the Artemis program with NASA\, partner countries and the commercial industry all combining to put humans back on the Moon … and beyond!“\n \nBiography of Dave Falkner:\n \nDave has been a life-long amateur astronomer. He first became interested in astronomy as a pre-teen when his father took him to a show at the Holcolmb Planetarium in Indianapolis. He became hooked and has had an interest in astronomy ever since.\n \nAfter retiring from the US Navy\, Dave settled in Minnesota and became an active member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS). He has served as its President from 2011 – 2014\, 2019 – 2020\, and Secretary from 2023 – 2024. As a member of the MAS\, Dave enjoyed performing astronomical outreach often speaking to groups at libraries\, nature centers and schools.\n \nDave is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador where he educates the public about space\, space exploration and NASA missions. Along with his outreach activities Dave has taught beginning Astronomy classes at a local community college and has published three boo\nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83367107396?pwd=ERKauZ7aA2qcAJhOMR1qCWanoyxhyu.1 \n\nMeeting ID:        833 6710 7396Passcode:            737018 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-feb2025-presentation/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20250127T205137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T223507Z UID:10000396-1738868400-1738875600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 MAS Monthly Meeting - Featuring Prof. Steven Spangler 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: Prof. Steven Spangler (University of Iowa)\nTopic: Where Do Stars Come From? \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/84532134744?pwd=9hVmlTIcaZOFZbJjf8AlrEEzoRKSpn.1 \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: 845 3213 4744 \nPasscode: 221397\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/2025-mas-monthly-meeting-3/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7864.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20241204T173338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T020024Z UID:10000381-1736600400-1736607600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Auroras - Featuring Bob King DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Bob KingTopic: “Understanding\, Forecasting and Photographing the Northern Lights” \nSynopsis: We’ll look at what causes the aurora\, how to get alerts so you don’t miss a great show and easy ways to photograph them… \nBob King is a fellow MAS member and is well known to many amateur astronomers thru his “AstroBob” blog. He is one of the more prolific observers and commentators in amateur astronomy today. He loves comets and also enjoys viewing the Northern Lights from his home near Duluth. He writes about astronomy for Sky & Telescope magazine\, and the Duluth News Tribune.  He is a great speaker on all things astro\, and is the author of “Magnificent Aurora”\, which you can find here: https://shopatsky.com/products/magnificent-aurora \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85206750082?pwd=bx7WI3s525j1JiB65uMDYxapUKv9Yb.1 \n\nMeeting ID:      852 0675 0082Passcode:          BSIG2025 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-jan2025-presentation/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20241228T165905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T012453Z UID:10000395-1735844400-1735851600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2025 MAS Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker Dave Falkner 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: Dave Falkner\nTopic: Cosmic Distance Ladder \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/85908727828?pwd=aa5o1TfzNrg1iLR7aNH0Om8KGyRNGf.1 \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: 859 0872 7828\nPasscode: JAN2025MAS\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/2025-mas-monthly-meeting-2/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7864.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20241113T181600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T200229Z UID:10000379-1733576400-1733583600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Globular Clusters: Why They Are So Cool! DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Claire WeaverlingTopic: Globular Clusters: Why They Are So Cool! \nSynopsis:  December isn’t exactly globular season. Yet winter is the perfect time to plan ahead on your observing projects. Hunting globulars can be a challenging but satisfying experience\, with plenty of targets for beginners. If you imagine all globular clusters look alike – think again. There is visual variety to be found. And scientific surveys of globular clusters have revealed fascinating insights into the history and composition of these gems of our night sky! \nClaire is one of the most prolific visual observers in the MAS. She started with the Cedar Rapids Astronomy Club many years ago\, a club her father co-founded. These days you can usually find her at Cherry Grove Observatory with her 18″ Dobsonian telescope\, working diligently on an Astronomical League observing program. Previously\, she conducted an excellent presentation for our Beginner Group on Winter Constellations.  You can find a link to that talk here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Kd6o06txM\nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87906093973?pwd=Nx91yBD4uXluqfeM5Cw4oOmsEbYbH4.1 \n\nMeeting ID:        879 0609 3973Passcode:            575343 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-zoom-dec2024/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20241118T220113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T220736Z UID:10000380-1733508000-1733513400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Planets in the Park DESCRIPTION:“Planets in the Park”\n* FAMILY FRIENDLY\, ALL AGES *>>>On Facebook: Planets in the Park<<< \nThree Planets and six Moons! Visible thru a telescope from the city. Only mildly affected by light pollution. \nFriday\, Dec 6\, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMPershing Field Park\, 3523 W 48th Street \nArrive on time if you want to see Venus before it sets. 6:00 PM. \nClear or CloudyCancelled if snowing or stormyDRESS WARMLY!!!!! The clearer the sky\, the colder the star party! URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/planets-in-the-park-dec2024/ LOCATION:Pershing Field Park\, 3523 W 48th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55410\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240824T234346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T183117Z UID:10000287-1733425200-1733432400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - BOARD ELECTIONS - Featured Speaker Dr. Vanessa Bailey (NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory) DESCRIPTION:The December MAS Monthly Meeting will be a business meeting where the membership elects a new President\, Secretary\, and Board Member at Large. Business meetings require 10% of the total membership of the club to have a quorum. Currently that is about 75 members. Although this includes both in-person and online participants\, we continue to struggle getting the requisite number of members attending to meet the quorum. \nPlease review the bios of the Board Candidates and the additional Ballot Question on the MAS Forum. \nDescriptions of the candidates can be found on the MAS Forum. \nThe MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Vanessa Bailey (NASA – Jet Propulsion Laboratory)\nTopic: Roman Space Telescope & Exoplanets Exploration \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 (Registration Required to Vote):  \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qceuqqTkiH9fm67E5PxcKErR7YIK0-Wdv \nNote: Upon completing the registration an email will be sent to the email address provided for registration with the actual meeting link. \nAka Register\, Go to back to your email\, Click the link to join the meeting 😀 \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: 897 6227 2853\nPasscode: 675355\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/mas-monthly-meeting-13/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20241104T021551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T021945Z UID:10000324-1731178800-1731189600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory - Featured Speaker Tanya Melnik DESCRIPTION:7:00 pm – featured Speaker: Tanya Melnik – Northern Lights! \nSummary: Northern lights\, also known as aurora borealis\, is a natural light display many of us had a chance to enjoy this year. It is an important part of tradition and identity for many northern cultures. It is one of the most recognized space weather phenomena created from interaction of solar wind with Earth’s magnetic field. Our Sun is currently very active. According to NOAA and NASA\, we are at solar maximum. That means we will have plenty of opportunities to see aurora in the next couple of years. Learn the science of aurora and aurora forecasts. Become a citizen scientist and contribute to the scientific understanding of aurora. And\, of course\, find out how to improve your chance of seeing aurora. \nBio: Tanya dreamed of seeing the Northern lights for a long time. After several failures driven by apps and many sleepless nights\, she decided it was time to learn the science of aurora and find a better way to chase it. Getting involved with the aurora chasing community was the right decision. She is an amateur space weather enthusiast who has studied the aurora and space weather in depth\, which led to an invitation to present to professionals in the field at the Space Weather Workshop.  Fast forward to 2024. Tanya is currently involved with the Upper Midwest Aurora Chasers (UMAC) as one of the Admins. She also serves as an Aurorasaurus Ambassador for NASA’s Citizen Science project dedicated to the study of aurora. She has also decided to take a more formal approach to space weather education and is currently enrolled in the Space Weather and Environment Program at Millersville University. And yes\, she finally saw the Northern Lights! \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-19/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20241109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240123T020659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T020702Z UID:10000369-1731178800-1731186000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek/2024-11-09/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20241029T204036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T011050Z UID:10000378-1731157200-1731164400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Featuring Ron Schmit DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Ron SchmitTopic: Learning About Stellarium \nSynopsis: \nAdvances in software have put the entire cosmos at our fingertips. That’s… A LOT\, and sometimes too much! With dozens of these programs out there\, how will you ever decide where to begin? I’ve got a great suggestion for you: Stellarium. It’s easy to use\, powerful\, and FREE. Join us as we explore this versatile application. Learn how to operate the dashboard and virtually explore the night sky. See all the amazing and helpful functions\, and the options that allow you to customize your view. Finding constellations\, locating deep sky objects\, planning an evening’s viewing – it can even run your telescope – all with the click of a mouse. For our presentation\, please have a PC ready to install and run the app so you can learn by doing! \nRon Schmit is one of the most accomplished and popular speakers in the MAS. A science educator by day\, he runs a very active astronomy program at the Jackson Middle School in Champlin. He also runs the sky shows at the Eisenhower Community Center Observatory in Hopkins. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83542960287?pwd=BJiazN70baAyqlO3azvNLcy8HIqK11.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID:    835 4296 0287Passcode:      091334 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-zoom-presentation-featuring-ron-schmit/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 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:20241107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240824T233759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T202704Z UID:10000286-1731006000-1731013200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - Prof. Michael Coughlin (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics) DESCRIPTION:Due to a scheduling conflict at the Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, the MAS will be hosting a  ZOOM-ONLY Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nFeatured Speaker: Prof. Michael Coughlin (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)\nTopic: Gravitational Waves \nMeeting Location: Online Only using ZOOM \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/87477860263?pwd=CpOJcY7mVau9Y8Z5YUsiYl97NNBPdo.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \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/mas-monthly-meeting-12/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240918T125801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T130028Z UID:10000323-1729969200-1729980000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory - Featured Speaker: Trena Johnson DESCRIPTION:7:00 pm Featured Speaker: Trena Johnson\, MAS President\n \nTitle: NASA Psyche Mission  \n \nSummary: 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 something else.  Come join me as we travel to a metal asteroid. \n \n\nBio: I can’t say that I have been passionate about astronomy for all of my life. I certainly can say I was interested in the constellations\, from Greek & Roman Mythology\, since being introduced to them in High School.  My weekend trips to the family farm and seeing so many stars but also loving how bright the moon was without city lights. It made me always wonder what was up there. Flash forward to today\, where I now know a little bit of what we can see and how precious those dark skies are. I have been a member since 2016 and am still learning about what is up there.\n\nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-18/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20241019T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20231218T231403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T011341Z UID:10000377-1729359000-1729378800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\nThis session will be held at the Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields of the Belwin Conservency.  This will give visitors a chance to see comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS!! \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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 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-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/ LOCATION:Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields at Belwin Conservancy\, 15601 Hudson Road North\, Lakeland\, MN\, 55043\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/belwinlogo_new.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240123T020659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T020702Z UID:10000368-1728759600-1728766800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek/2024-10-12/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20231218T223021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T013914Z UID:10000306-1728738000-1728774000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Day - Fall 2024 DESCRIPTION:Saturday October 12\, 2024 \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. \n1:00 pm: Sarah Devine – Who Owns Space? \nSummary: With expanding missions to space both by national governments and private companies\, what rules or guidelines are there for space exploration? We’ll take a look at some historic laws and current and future goals of the Artemis Accords. \nBio: Sarah Devine has loved astronomy since before she can remember. Her childhood dream job was to be an astronaut. Her love for all things space has allowed her to teach astronomy for over 10 years in multiple settings. From museums and planetariums to community college to 4-H\, talking about astronomy and learning with others of all ages is her passion. She’s traveled to major international observatories and has fond memories of traveling to the 2017 total solar eclipse here in the U.S.A. \n2:15 pm: Michael Kauper\, MAS member and Astronomy Educator – Make Your Own Planisphere \nSummary: Make your own planisphere (star wheel) so you can find objects in the night sky. Michael will tell some diverse sky legends and sky stories from all over the world while teaching people to use the star wheel. He will also show people how to use a star wheel to tell their actual birth sign according to astronomy. \nBio: I studied astrophysics and geophysics at Case Institute of Technology and the University of Minnesota. I have volunteered for astronomy outreach at State and National Parks\, 4H\, church camps\, boy scouts and girl scouts\, and ELO. I am currently the “astronomer in residence” with MAS member Erica Stark\, for Planets in the Park\, a family oriented urban star party in a Minneapolis city park. I currently teach Astronomy for Urban Dwellers for Adult Enrichment Minneapolis Community Education at SW High School and NE Middle School. I love teaching astronomy. \n3:30 pm: Colin Kilbane\, STEAM educator – Let’s learn all about the power of air! \nSummary: Watch as we use the properties of high and low pressure air to rescue a shell shocked friend in the classic egg in a bottle demo. Learn how to use Bernoulli’s principle to make a ping pong ball float in mid air and then supersize it with a leaf blower and beach ball. Learn how powerful the air around you is when you watch it implode cans. Send rings of fog flying over the audience with our super sized vortex generator. Some lucky and brave volunteers will even get to float on a cushion of air on our DYI hovercraft. \nBio: Colin Kilbane has been sharing his STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) fun for almost 30 years now. He started making slime and setting off fire alarms with chemistry outreach at Kansas State and the University of Minnesota. A chemist and biochemist by training\, he ended up moving on to share his passion for STEM and making things go boom as the Senior Mad Scientist and Operations Director for Mad Science of MN for more than a decade before he made his move to the high school classroom. He has taught chemistry\, physical science\, robotics\, makerspace and physics for the last ten years and does STEM on the side. This year\, he started up Gopher STEAM. Gopher STEAM can add some STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, ART! and math) to any event for any age\, preschool on up. Gopher STEAM offers fantastically fun interactive shows\, activity tables\, birthday parties\, scouting programs\, classes and now summer camps. Check out more at Gophersteam.com \n5:30 p.m. dinner break \n7:00 pm: Laura Hammerbeck\, NASA Solar System Ambassador – Robots on Mars! \nSummary: For almost 50 years Mars has been populated entirely by robots.   These intrepid explorers have been our eyes and ears\, giving us great insight into the red planet. The challenges\, obstacles and victories of these interplanetary machines are shaping future space exploration.  Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck for a robot-assisted tour of the 4th planet of our solar system.  It’s a journey that’s out of this world!Bio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience. An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \n8:00 p.m. Door prize drawing. Must be present to win! \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. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nFor additional information\, please fill out the form below. \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/astronomy-day-fall-2024/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Astronomy Day,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/astronomy-day-logo-sm.png 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:20241003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240820T012744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T010610Z UID:10000285-1727982000-1727989200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - Prof. Terry Jones (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics) 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: Prof. Terry Jones (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)\nTopic: The DART Mission\, Polarimetry of Asteroids\, and Amateur Telescopes \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: Zoom LINK \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:  TBD\nPasscode: TBD\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/mas-monthly-meeting-11/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240918T125506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T125716Z UID:10000322-1727550000-1727560800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory - Featured Speaker John Fisher DESCRIPTION:7:00 pm Featured Speaker: John Fisher\, MAS Member \nTitle: What Are Stars Made Of? \n \nSummary: 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 Cecilia Payne. Afterwards\, stick around to look at hydrogen and helium spectra. \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-17/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240920T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240913T130059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T213109Z UID:10000331-1726857000-1726873200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field - Friday 9/20 ! DESCRIPTION:Due to poor weather on 9/14\, we have rescheduled this event to Friday 9/20.\n \nAre 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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \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-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-7/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240903T202157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T195553Z UID:10000321-1726340400-1726351200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory - International Observe The Moon Night DESCRIPTION:7:00 pm: Featured Speaker – Laura Hammerbeck \nTitle: International Observe the Moon Night 2024 – A partnered event for Bell Museum’s Statewide Star Party event. \nSummary: 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. Learn about the Moon’s beginnings\, current lunar missions\, and a whole lot of things to see when moongazing in your backyard. There’s a whole lunar world to explore! \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-16/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IOMN-2024-english-1.jpg 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:20240907T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240903T202011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T202101Z UID:10000320-1725735600-1725746400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-15/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240820T012623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T163337Z UID:10000284-1725562800-1725570000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting – 5th Annual Members Astrophotography (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \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: Zoom LINK \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: 861 2765 6806\nPasscode: 026125\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/mas-monthly-meeting-10/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240902T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20231218T220747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T200652Z UID:10000304-1724864400-1725274800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Northern Nights Star Fest 2024 at LLCC DESCRIPTION:Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center August 28 – September 2 2024.\nThe LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. \nRegistration is CLOSED \nAdditional details of NNSF can be found on the Northern Nights Star Fest event page. \nJoin us for the premier MAS Regional Star Party at our great dark-sky site. \nPreliminary NNSF Agenda (Subject to change at any time)\n\n\n\nWednesday August 28\, 2024 (Sunset 8:04pm\, astro twilight ends 9:47 pm)\n\n\n3:00 pm\nSelf-Check-in at North Star Lodge – move-in to bunk rooms\n\n\n5:30 pm\nDinner in Dining Hall\n\n\nEvening\n\nOBSERVE – NO WHITE LIGHT AFTER TWILIGHT \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use \n(If cloudy – movie or bonfire) \n\n\n\n12:00 pm\nMidnight snack – Dining Hall\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThursday August 29\, 2024 (Sunset 8:02pm\, astro twilight ends 9:45 pm)\n\n\nAll Day\nSelf-Check-in at North Star Lodge – move-in to bunk rooms\n\n\nAll Day\nOpen Swap Meet in North Star Lodge – tables around the room\n\n\n11:30 am\nBrunch in Dining Hall\n\n\n1:00 pm\nLecture– North Star Lodge – ???\n\n\n2:00 pm\nLecture – TBD\n\n\n3:00 pm\nLLCC Keyholder Training (Part 1)– Video – North Star Lodge\n\n\n4:00 pm\nLLCC Keyholder Training (Part 2) – Hands-on – Observing Field\n\n\n5:30 pm\nDinner in Dining Hall\n\n\n7:00 pm\nLecture – North Star Lodge – Bob King – How the Seestar Smart Telescope Lured Me into Astrophotography\n\n\nEvening\n\nOBSERVE – NO WHITE LIGHT AFTER TWILIGHT \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use \n(If cloudy – movie or bonfire) \n\n\n\n12:00 pm\nMidnight snack – Dining Hall\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFriday August 30\, 2024 (Sunset 8:01pm\, astro twilight ends 9:43 pm)\n\n\nAll Day\nSelf-Check-in at North Star Lodge – move-in to bunk rooms\n\n\nAll Day\nOpen Swap Meet in North Star Lodge – tables around the room\n\n\n11:30 am\nBrunch in Dining Hall\n\n\n1:00 pm\nLecture – North Star Lodge – Greg Crinklaw – SkyTools for Visual and for Imaging (ZOOM)\n\n\n2:00 pm\nLecture – North Star Lodge – Dick Jacobson – Scope Observing Accessories\n\n\n5:30 pm\nDinner in Dining Hall\n\n\n6:45 pm\nWelcome Message\n\n\n7:00 pm\nLecture – North Star Lodge – Kevin Nasal – Neutron Stars\n\n\nEvening\n\nOBSERVE – NO WHITE LIGHT AFTER TWILIGHT \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use \n(If cloudy – movie or bonfire) \n\n\n\n12:00 pm\nMidnight snack – Dining Hall\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSaturday August 31\, 2024 (Sunset 7:59pm\, astro twilight ends 9:41pm)\n\n\nAll Day\nSelf-Check-in at North Star Lodge – move-in to bunk rooms\n\n\nAll Day\nOpen Swap Meet in North Star Lodge – tables around the room\n\n\n11:30 am\nBrunch in Dining Hall\n\n\n1:00 pm\nLecture– North Star Lodge – Ahmed Reda – The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy\n\n\n2:00 pm\nLecture – North Star Lodge – Trena Johnson – NASA Psyche Mission\n\n\n3:00 pm\nNaturalist-led Adventure Hike\n\n\n5:30 pm\nTurn in your completed observing lists and/or images\n\n\n4:30-5:30 pm\nLLCC Canteen Open – Dining Hall\n\n\n5:30 pm\nDinner in Dining Hall\n\n\n6:30 pm\nObserving/Imaging Awards – Door Prize Giveaway\n\n\n7:00 pm\nLecture – North Star Lodge – Dave Falkner – Return to the Moon – the NASA Artemis Program\n\n\nEvening\n\nOBSERVE – NO WHITE LIGHT AFTER TWILIGHT \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use(If cloudy – movie or bonfire) \n\n\n\n12:00 pm\nMidnight snack – Dining Hall\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSunday September 1\, 2024 (Sunset 7:57pm\, astro twilight ends 9:39pm)\n\n\n11:30 am\nBrunch in Dining Hall\n\n\nAll Day\nRemove your items from the Swap-Meet tables\n\n\nAfternoon\nOpen\n\n\n5:30 pm\nDinner in Dining Hall\n\n\nEvening\n\nOBSERVE – NO WHITE LIGHT AFTER TWILIGHT \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use \n\n\n\n12:00 pm\nMidnight snack – Dining Hall\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nMonday September 2\, 2024 \n\n\n11:30 am\nBrunch in Dining Hall\n\n\n12:00 pm\nPack up – move out – discard trash – sweep rooms – leave no trace\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/northern-nights-star-fest-2024-at-llcc/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_6953.jpg 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:20240824T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240820T010620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T010840Z UID:10000319-1724526000-1724536800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory - Featured Speaker: Merle Hiltner DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-14/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240810T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240802T191250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T191348Z UID:10000330-1723318200-1723330800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes.\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-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-6/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240806T154815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T155237Z UID:10000318-1723316400-1723327200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory - Featured Speaker Laura Hammerbeck DESCRIPTION:7:00 pm Featured Speaker:  Laura Hammerbeck – Two Years of Webb \nSummary: 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 we have detected (so far). See which galaxy holds the title for “most distant”\, a record that has been broken many times already by Webb’s observations\, and is sure to be broken again as Webb continues to explore our universe. \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-13/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240731T152728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T153755Z UID:10000366-1723294800-1723323600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Solar Viewing and Evening Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Public Solar Viewing Party 1-3 pm\nAstronomical Society Members will use special telescopes and telescope filters for safe solar viewing. (NOTE: Looking directly at the sun without specialized equipment and filters can cause permanent eye damage) \nOptional FREE Craft Activity for Families: The program will provide an optional craft activity for children and families highlighting how we can use the sun’s solar energy. Activities are geared toward ages 6+. If you are interested in the craft\, please sign-up here to ensure we have enough supplies. \nThe program is free. Liability waivers required and available at program check-in. \nPublic Evening Star Party 7-9 pm\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek-2/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240102T214232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T012817Z UID:10000283-1722538800-1722546000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - 5th Annual Members Astrophotography DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nTopic: 5th Annual Members Astrophotography \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:\nAŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center (formerly the Fairview Community Center)\n1910 County Road B West\nRoseville\, 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/84724446021?pwd=pdDeNpCLfhzCvKfknakipqGWVcskCd.1 \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:  847 2444 6021\nPasscode: 554258\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/mas-monthly-meeting-7/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240320T214929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T215011Z UID:10000329-1722110400-1722121200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \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-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-3/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240722T192223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T192614Z UID:10000317-1722106800-1722117600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory - Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM: Laura Hammerbeck\, NASA Solar System Ambassador – Exploding Stars! \nSummary: Never seen an exploding star? This year\, you have a chance! T. Coronae Borealis\, predicted to erupt soon\, is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s a recurrent nova\, and people around the world will be able to see it themselves.  Why does this happen\, and when? Where should you look? Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck on an exploration of nova\, supernova and even kilonova. Explosions in space…what could be more fun? \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-12/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20231218T224245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T190708Z UID:10000307-1720810800-1720965600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Annual Camping With The Stars DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the Annual Camping With the Stars 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 and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening and include telescopes\, binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \n Registration & Check-in\nRegistration \n\nCall the Carver County Park Office at 952-466-5255 to register and reserve your spot or register online at https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mncarverctywt.wsc/search.html?module=PST\nGroup Camp Setting in Ball field below the observatory (not including event admission pass)+ MAS EVENT Registration $20/night\nDaily Admissions (not camping) to MAS EVENT $12/person/day\n\nCheck-in\nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing. \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nTentative Schedule of Events\nFriday July 12\nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm: Dave Falkner\, NASA Solar System Ambassador – Understanding the Sun \nSummary: We know the solar wind causes the aurora borealis. Obviously the solar wind comes from the Sun. But how does the Sun create the solar wind? Let’s learn about the Sun. Dave will talk about the perception of the Sun in history\, how the source of energy for the Sun was discovered\, the structure of the Sun and its features\, the source of the solar wind\, and how NASA is unlocking the mystery of the Sun’s corona with the Parker Solar Probe. \nBio: Dave has been a life-long amateur astronomer. He first became interested in astronomy as a pre-teen when his father took him to a show at the Holcolm Planetarium in Indianapolis. He became hooked and has had an interest in astronomy ever since.  After retiring from the US Navy\, Dave settled in Minnesota and became an active member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS). He has served as its President from 2011 – 2014 and again from 2019 – 2020 and is the current Secretary. As a member of the MAS\, Dave enjoyed performing astronomical outreach\, often speaking to groups at libraries\, nature centers and schools.  Dave is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador where he educates the public about space\, space exploration and NASA missions. Along with his outreach activities\, Dave has taught beginning Astronomy classes at a local community college and has published three books; two editions of “Mythology of the Night Sky” and the book “The Stories of Astronomers and Their Stars.” \n8:00pm: Tim Carlson\, NASA Solar System Ambassador – Voyager 1 & 2: Humanity’s Most Distant Explorers \nSummary: The Voyager missions to the outer planets and interstellar space will be discussed. Including the incredible opportunity for a “grand tour” of the outer planets only encountered every 176 years and some true “postcards from the edge” at Jupiter\, Saturn\, Uranus\, and Neptune. The interstellar mission and current status will also be highlighted as well as the challenges of flying two geriatric spacecraft with a tiny flight team. \nBio: Tim has been a space nerd all his life. For his science fair project in 4th grade he built a model of the Apollo 11 Command and Lunar modules and explained how they docked together for their trip to the Moon. He loves all things that have to do with space from Mercury to Artemis and everything in between. He looks forward to sharing his love of space exploration with everyone he can. \n9:30pm – David Falkner – Laser Light Constellation Tour \nJoin us near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSaturday July 13\nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n1:00pm – Trena Johnson\, MAS President \, NASA Solar System Ambassador – An Overview of the Earth’s Natural Satellite\, THE MOON! \nSummary: If you were ever wanting to know all about the moon\, I would love to help you. Let me start your journey with an overview of our natural satellite. I will talk about the moon’s phases\, why we never see all of the far side\, when we might return to the lunar surface\, and what is the best way to view our moon. Let us journey there together! \nBio: I can’t say that I have been passionate about astronomy for all of my life. I certainly can say I was interested in the constellations\, from Greek & Roman Mythology\, since being introduced to them in High School. My weekend trips to the family farm and seeing so many stars but also loving how bright the moon was without city lights. It made me always wonder what was up there. Flash forward to today\, where I now know a little bit of what we can see and how precious those dark skies are. I have been a member since 2016 and am still learning about what is up there. \n2:00pm – Doug Neverman\, Engineer\, Educator\, Musician\, and MAS member – A Survey of Astrophotography \nSummary: This presentation explores the various categories of astrophotography. Images\, taken by MAS members\, are presented with a list of equipment and settings. Also included is advice on how to get started and an image history of the presenter’s astrophotography journey. \nBio: Doug Neverman is a retired software engineer and music teacher. At a young age he was interested in science and particularly space and electronics. His observations were first done on an 8″ Newtonian telescope. In 2015 Doug started doing astrophotography and joined MAS. Since then he has improved his equipment\, skills\, knowledge\, and enjoys sharing and helping others to observe and photograph the universe. \n3:00pm – Brad Nasset\, NASA Solar System Ambassador – Understanding the Night Sky \nSummary: Where are we in the universe? How do we find constellations\, and why are many of them only visible at certain times of the year? What else can we see in the Milky Way with small and consumer-available telescopes? Well\, now you will know! \nBio: Brad Nasset is a Solar System Ambassador with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He enjoys sharing his knowledge about the night sky and has presented astronomy and space exploration topics to thousands of people in public and private groups\, at National Park System night sky events\, and high school and university astronomy classes. He is also an observatory operator with the Minnesota Astronomical Society. \n4:00pm Matt Dunham\, Engineer and MAS Treasurer – Make Your Own Planisphere \nSummary: Make your own planisphere (star wheel) so you can find objects in the night sky. Materials will be provided. \nBio: Matt has been a product development engineer for industrial\, wireless\, and medical devices. Hobby’s include amatuer radio\, storm chasing\, and various outdoor adventures. Matt joined the MAS in 2018 and is currently serving as the MAS treasurer. \n5:00pm – Picnic Dinner Break  \n6:30pm: Colin Kilbane\, STEAM educator – Rocket Building and Launching! \nSummary: Let’s get ready to rocket! Come take a crash course on model rocketry\, pun fully intended! Learn how Newton’s laws of motion make space travel possible and help us explore our solar system. In this class you will build a simple 3D printed model rocket and learn how to safely launch it. \nBio: Colin Kilbane has been sharing his STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) fun for almost 30 years now. He started making slime and setting off fire alarms with chemistry outreach at Kansas State and the University of Minnesota. A chemist and biochemist by training\, he ended up moving on to share his passion for STEM and making things go boom as the Senior Mad Scientist and Operations Director for Mad Science of MN for more than a decade before he made his move to the high school classroom. He has taught chemistry\, physical science\, robotics\, makerspace and physics for the last ten years and does STEM on the side. This year\, he started up Gopher STEAM. Gopher STEAM can add some STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, ART! and math) to any event for any age\, preschool on up. Gopher STEAM offers fantastically fun interactive shows\, activity tables\, birthday parties\, scouting programs\, classes and now summer camps. Check out more at Gophersteam.com \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing\,  MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. \n8:30pm – Raffle prize drawing\,  You do not need to be present to win. \n9:30pm – Brad Nassett – Laser Light Constellation Tour \nJoin us near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSunday July 14\nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Breakfast in the HotSpot Classroom \nCome join us for breakfast\, which includes eggs\, toast\, donuts\, fruit\, juice\, coffee\, and more. The day will include solar viewing from the observatory. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/annual-camping-with-the-stars/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cwts_from_field.jpg 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:20240711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240229T022655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T125216Z UID:10000282-1720724400-1720731600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Valts Treibergs – MAS 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: Valts Treibergs – MAS\nTopic: The University Of Minnesota Students’ Practice Observatory – The Discovery\, History\, and Preservation of Its Equipment \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/87985938219?pwd=1ecp2Nl2ttUVbyjKHrNjslz9DdOahh.1 \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: 879 8593 8219​\nPasscode: 560482\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/mas-monthly-meeting-9/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240621T223149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T223652Z UID:10000316-1719687600-1719698400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck\nTime: 7:00 PM \nTitle: Exploding stars!\nSummary: Never seen an exploding star? This year\, you have a chance! T. Coronae Borealis\, predicted to erupt soon\, is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s a recurrent nova\, and people around the world will be able to see it themselves. Why does this happen\, and when? Where should you look? Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck on an exploration of nova\, supernova and even kilonova. Explosions in space…what could be more fun? \nBio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience.An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-11/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240622T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240614T014635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T224152Z UID:10000328-1719086400-1719097200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Because of weather\, we have CANCELLED this event.  The next scheduled beginner observing session will be on Saturday July 27 at 8:00pm\, back at Metcalf Field. Hope to see you there!\n \nAre 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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \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-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-5/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20231218T225927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T183606Z UID:10000315-1718478000-1718488800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-5/2024-06-15/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240229T022443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T190216Z UID:10000281-1717700400-1717707600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting – 2024 Eclipse Pictures DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nMAS Monthly Meeting – 2024 Eclipse Pictures \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/85875586905?pwd=jbhbi8HS7YBDd4fGICa11J3DXf0gqr.1 \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:  858 7558 6905\nPasscode: 668848\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/mas-monthly-meeting-8/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240519T145613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T145708Z UID:10000374-1717272000-1717282800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Rescheduled BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:This is the rescheduled session from the rainout on May 17.\n \nAre 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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \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/rescheduled-bsig-observing-session/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240521T143609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T143750Z UID:10000314-1717268400-1717279200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM  Speaker: Matt Dunham \nTopic: Basics of How Different Telescopes Work \nSummary:  An overview of the most common types of telescope optics and mounts in simple terms with examples at the observatory\, including pros and cons and help in selecting the right telescope for the intended uses. \nBrief Bio: Matt has been a product development engineer for industrial\, wireless\, and medical devices. Hobby’s include amatuer radio\, storm chasing\, and various outdoor adventures. Matt joined the MAS in 2018 and is currently serving as the MAS treasurer. \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-10/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240525T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 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:20240518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20231218T222530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T183323Z UID:10000305-1716037200-1716069600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Day - Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 18\, 2024 \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 1:30 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. \n1:30pm –  Nadia Abuisnaineh – Europa: Moon of Jupiter; Potential for Life \nSummary – Did you know that Jupiter has 95 moons orbiting it\, and one of those can potentially harbor life? Scientists are certain that beneath the icy crust of Europa\, lies a vast salt water ocean. You know what that means? Where there is water\, NASA will go! Come learn about the Europa Clipper mission\, and how it is set to discover the habitability of one of the most beautiful moons in our solar system! \nBio: Nadia Abuisnaineh was born and raised in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. For as long as she can remember\, she always had a deep fascination with the universe. She was one of those kids in school that knew what she wanted to study in college at a very young age\, and that never changed\, even as she got older. Her love and enthusiasm for math and science allowed her to pursue a Bachelors of Science Degree in Astrophysics from the University of Minnesota. After graduating in 2011\, Nadia dedicated her time and talents to multiple community organizations serving the youth and those in need\, another promoting Islamic awareness and education\, and an online Islamic University. In 2019\, Nadia became a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador\, where she joined a nationwide team of volunteers that speak to their communities about space and space exploration missions. Soon after\, she worked at the Bell Museum\, and helped launch their annual Statewide Star Party.  She currently resides in Fridley\, Minnesota\, with her husband and three kids. She spends most of her time teaching her son and daughters how to navigate the world around them. She enjoys watching documentaries\, walking around the state’s many lakes\, swimming\, and stargazing. \n2:30pm – Maximilian  Provolt – Exoplanets: Our Interstellar Neighborhood \nSummary: We will discuss what exoplanets are\, how they are detected\, what we can find out about exoplanets\, and the prospects for finding life in the universe. We will take a look at many strange examples of foreign worlds\, but also others that seem strangely close to home. \nBio: A long time science enthusiast from a young age\, now with the drive to make hobbies a passion. Born to share the universe with anyone who has an ear to lend\, whether they like it or not. \n4:00pm – John Fisher – What Are Stars Made Of? \nSummary: 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 Cecilia Payne. Afterwards\, stick around to look at hydrogen and helium spectra. \nBio: John has been a member of MAS for 7 years and is a keyholder at Eagle Lake Observatory. He has had a lifelong interest in physics and mathematics and currently is focused on astronomical spectroscopy and spectropolarimetry. John enjoys doing outreach events and is always looking for new ways to engage newcomers to this great hobby. \n5:30pm – Break \n7:00 pm – Laura Hammerbeck and Tim Carlson – Let’s celebrate the sun!  \nSummary: Our sun; the heart of our solar system\, essential for all life on Earth. Join Solar System Ambassadors Laura Hammerbeck and Tim Carlson on an exploration of our sun\, from the depths of its core\, to sunspots and solar storms\, all the way to our Northern lights. Learn about the Parker Solar Probe mission\, already in its sixth year of sun exploration. Celebrate the Star of our Solar System— let the sun shine! \n \nBio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience.  An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \nBio: Tim Carlson has been a space nerd from an early age. For his science fair project in 4th grade he built a model of the Apollo 11 Command and Lunar modules and explained how they came together for their trip to the Moon. He loves all things that have to do with space from NASA and Artemis and everything in between. He looks forward to sharing his love of space exploration. \n8:00pm – Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win) \n9:00pm – Dave Falkner: laser light Constellation tour. Join Dave on the plaza for a tour of the night sky. (Weather Permitting) \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. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nonaninfo@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/astronomy-day-spring-2024/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Spring Astronomy Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/astronomy-day-logo-sm.png 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:20240517T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240320T214715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T214809Z UID:10000327-1715974200-1715986800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \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-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240502T144645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T145113Z UID:10000313-1715454000-1715464800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory - Featured Speaker: Sarah Devine DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker: Sarah DevineTime: 7:00 PMTitle: Mars Update \nSummary: Mars\, the planet we populated with robots. From their first flyby to today\, what have we learned and what are we looking to do next?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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-9/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240510T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240510T231837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T232206Z UID:10000373-1715371200-1715382000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Aurora Watch at ELO!! DESCRIPTION:Space weather alerts are ringing!!  A significant geomagnetic storm is here and there is a good chance to see aurora tonight at ELO. \nVolunteers will be at the observatory and the public is welcome to attend – free of charge!! \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/aurora-watch-at-elo/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20240504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240123T020659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T020702Z UID:10000365-1714849200-1714856400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek/2024-05-04/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240102T214059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T211717Z UID:10000280-1714676400-1714687200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - Prof. Anna Williams 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: Anna Williams (Macalester College) \nTopic: Galactic Magnetic Fields Study with Radio Telescopes \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:Zoom LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86348409524?pwd=vWbU5lKUaLsLeSVzu1ttTRvDV0j0Ya.1 \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: 863 4840 9524\nPasscode: 568455\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/mas-monthly-meeting-6/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240427T160035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T160204Z UID:10000326-1714244400-1714258800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:This event has been CANCELLED because of rain and cloudy conditions.  See you next month!\n \nAre 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!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \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-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-4/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240424T140847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T141049Z UID:10000312-1714244400-1714255200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:7:00 Featured Speaker: Steve Emert \nTitle: What’s up today and tonight\, April 27\, 2024 \nSummary: 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 of course\, overhead near Zenith). Spring is the time of year when we are looking out away from the center of our Milky Way galaxy\, so there are not only several of the nearby “old favorites”\, but also many more far away galaxies emerging for us to check out. \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-8/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20231218T225927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T183606Z UID:10000311-1713034800-1713045600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-5/2024-04-13/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240311T172446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T200208Z UID:10000370-1712563200-1712595600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2024 Solar Eclipse (Partial in Minnesota) DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Astronomical Society is not hosting a viewing event for the Partial Solar Eclipse\, because its members will be chasing totality in other parts of the country.\nHere is a list of other organizations and links to their viewing events of the partial eclipse visible locally: \n\nEclipse at the Bell Museum\nScience Museum of Minnesota – Eclipse Day\nBethel University Solar Eclipse Viewing Event\nWild River State Park\nSibley State Park\nMinneopa State Park\n\nWe will add more events as they become known to us. \nFor general information on the eclipse\, please visit https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/ \nThanks – Minnesota Astronomical Society \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up for the MAS ‘Happenings’ weekly 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/2024-solar-eclipse/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240102T213910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T041008Z UID:10000279-1712257200-1712264400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - Online Only DESCRIPTION: Meeting Location: Online Only \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: Zoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \n\nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules:\n\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/mas-monthly-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094915 CREATED:20240319T003732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T004654Z UID:10000310-1711825200-1711836000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM Featured Speaker: John Fisher\nTopic: What Are Stars Made Of?\nSummary:  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.\nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-7/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240323T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20231026T184658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T183150Z UID:10000274-1711198800-1711206000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Ahmed Reda DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Ahmed RedaTopic: The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy – Part 2 \nSynopsis:  A year ago\, we discussed “The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy”\, journeying through different stages of middle eastern astronomy from preservation of knowledge\, developing new theories and observational innovations. \nIn this talk we will continue our journey diving into more examples of astronomical theory development and observational innovations. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81328116479?pwd=1lbmO4HcSVMSryQFFOvzvjC1oFrKWO.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: Passcode:  \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-featuring-ahmed-reda/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20240313T173039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T173206Z UID:10000309-1710615600-1710626400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-6/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stars-equipment.jpg 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:20240316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20240123T020659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T020702Z UID:10000364-1710615600-1710622800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\nCome 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. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n  URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek/2024-03-16/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20240102T213753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T032332Z UID:10000278-1709838000-1709845200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - Chuck Allen DESCRIPTION:he 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)\nTopic: Andromeda! \nChuck Allen will present our March program on the Andromeda Galaxy. The program covers Andromeda’s remarkable historical role in expanding our universe beyond the boundaries of the Milky Way and in unlocking the nature of the universe itself. Chuck will discuss a rather surprising February 2024 discovery regarding Andromeda’s mass and another discovery of the only planet ever detected in another galaxy. The program will also provide insight into Andromeda’s size\, structure\, black hole\, unusual globular clusters\,  principal satellite galaxies\, host of smaller companions\, key features\, true and apparent size\, and ultimate fate.  \nChuck Allen is current League Vice-President and a past League President (1998-2002). A League Lifetime Member\, he founded the National Young Astronomer Award in 1991\, received the G. R. Wright Award in 1998\, holds the League’s Master Outreach Award with over 500 programs to his credit\, and is a gold-level Master Observer. \nChuck served as Co-Chair of ALCon ’21 Virtual\, coordinates three League Observing Programs\, and is program director of the Evansville Astronomical Society. He is also a past judge for the Intel (now Regeneron) International Science and Engineering Fair and served as a US Air Force officer before entering the practice of law. \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: Zoom LINK  \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:  813 6447 5719\nPasscode: 105590\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/mas-monthly-meeting-4/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20231026T184200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T151345Z UID:10000271-1708779600-1708786800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Dave Falkner DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Dave FalknerTopic: “Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon and What We Have Discovered”​ \nSynopsis: \nThe talk will begin with a brief summary on the historical importance of the Moon including telescopic discoveries. I’ll then go into the early space program and the Cold War space race between the USSR and the United States to send a man to the Moon and the discoveries made during the Apollo missions. I’ll follow that up with the post-Apollo unmanned missions by various countries and some of the significant discoveries that have been made. I’ll wrap up by talking about plans for mankind returning to the Moon and possibly colonizing it.” \nDave is a former MAS President\, and is currently the MAS Secretary. He is also a NASA Ambassador\, and recently traveled to Chile to visit some of the world’s largest observatory telescopes. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84506467173?pwd=TySNmoLhhy9vYGayL8XaGySs0Jj8Tl.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 845 0646 7173Passcode: 094860 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-featuring-dave-falkner/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 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:20240201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20240102T213551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T200141Z UID:10000277-1706814000-1706821200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - Budget Approval - Featured Speaker: Valts Treibergs - MAS DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. This will be a MAS business meeting and members will vote on the proposed 2024 BUDGET.  Click Zoom link below. Once you register\, please check your email and click the link sent by zoom which allows you to access the meeting. \nMAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nFeatured Speaker: Valts Treibergs – MAS\nTopic: The University Of Minnesota Students’ Practice Observatory – The Discovery\, History\, and Preservation of Its Equipment \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/meeting/register/tZIqf-ygrDsuHtLbzy5qMMSA7N468P5KkN0h \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: 867 8582 0446\nPasscode: 656615\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/mas-monthly-meeting-3/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20231026T183845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T161032Z UID:10000270-1705755600-1705762800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Mike Shaw DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Mike ShawTopic: How to Plan\, Experience & Photograph the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8\, 2024 \nSynopsis:  Mike will give real-time demonstrations of creating your plan for photographing the eclipse using the Planit Pro app and Stellarium. He will also demonstrate how to edit your total solar eclipse images using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to help provide ideas for your totality projects. Mike will have on hand a variety of solar eclipse filters and other accessories for demonstration purposes. There will be ample time for in-depth topical discussions and to get all your total solar eclipse questions answered. \nLearn how to prepare for\, and safely experience\, the total solar eclipse on April 8\, 2024. \nPresentation highlights will include:• Eclipse fundamentals & resources• Eclipse safety & resources• Planning your trip to the path of totality (general)• Visual total solar eclipse experiences & observations• Eclipse Photography• Detailed photo planning with Planit Pro and Stellarium• Total solar eclipse image post-processing with Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81177650669?pwd=9aHEPnQvrlf0hMbfH4hTXiycirjEQV.1  \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: Passcode:  \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-featuring-mike-shaw/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20240102T212755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T211816Z UID:10000276-1704394800-1704402000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - Prof. Robert Lysak 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: Prof. Robert Lysak (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)\nTopic: Jupiter’s Aurora: New results from NASA’s Juno mission \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:\nAŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center (formerly the Fairview Community Center)\n1910 County Road B West\nRoseville\, 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: Zoom LINK \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: 874 2440 8482\nPasscode: 104983​\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/mas-monthly-meeting-2/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20231026T183054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T183204Z UID:10000269-1702731600-1702738800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Bob King DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Bob KingTopic: “Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord” \nSynopsis: \n“How far is the closest black hole? What’s a bipolar nebula? What color are Saturn’s auroras? We’ll explore these questions and more as we examine a selection of extraterrestrial morsels.” \nBob is a contributing editor at Sky & Telescope magazines and is extremely passionate about astronomy. He is an avid observer\, and loves to view the Northern Lights from outside of Duluth\, where he lives. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZOOM LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID:      831 0925 4455Passcode:       657688 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-featuring-bob-king/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230321T205931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T175819Z UID:10000195-1701975600-1701986400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - MAS Board Elections + Members Aurora & Eclipse Photos DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nTopic: MAS Board Elections + Members Aurora & Eclipse Photos\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. \nSince this is an official MAS business meeting\, registration will be required.  This meeting will be held online using Zoom using the following URL: Zoom LINK \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: 875 4049 2071\nPasscode: 897150\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-featured-speaker-tbd-7/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000182-1699124400-1699135200@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-11-04/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20231102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230321T205817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T130743Z UID:10000194-1698951600-1698962400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Speaker Prof. Lawrence Rudnick 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: Prof Lawrence Rudnick (Minnesota Institue of Astrophysics\nTopic: Odd Radio Circles and even Odder Radio Cubes\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: Zoom LINK \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: 856 6440 6135\nPasscode: 539083\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-featured-speaker-tbd-6/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20231018T145200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T145623Z UID:10000181-1697914800-1697925600@www.mnastro.org 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 International Observe the Moon Night 2023\nThis annual worldwide public event encourages observation\, appreciation and understanding of our Moon and its connection to space science\, exploration\, and human culture. \nJoin NASA Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck on an exploration of our nighttime companion. A bit of history\, a bit of future\, and a whole lot of things to see when moongazing. There’s a whole lunar world to explore! \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 \nonaninfo@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/elo-public-star-party/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20231021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230210T190530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T184334Z UID:10000247-1697914800-1697925600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek - October 2023 DESCRIPTION:October 2023 Star Party Program\nCome 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. \nThis 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-october-2023/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221227T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T001234Z UID:10000240-1697909400-1697929200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:MAS 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/2023-10-21/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T194527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T173331Z UID:10000183-1697277600-1697292000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Special Event at ELO - Partial Solar Eclipse Cancelled DESCRIPTION:Special Event public star party on October 14\, 2023 for the partial annular solar eclipse. Event starts at 10:00am \nEvent CANCELLED due to the weather.\nOn 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\, we will see this as a partial solar eclipse – will approximately 45% of the disc of the sun covered up by the moon. \nThe MAS will provide safe viewing of the eclipse through our array of telescopes. \nNEVER DIRECTLY LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT APPROPRIATE FILTERS – EVEN DURING THE ECLIPSE! \nThe 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. \nNote 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 This event will be CANCELLED if cloudy. 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. \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 Observatory\n44.8103 -93.9397\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/special-event-at-elo-partial-solar-eclipse/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20231007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000180-1696705200-1696716000@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-10-07/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20231005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230321T205700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T170337Z UID:10000193-1696532400-1696539600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Speaker Ron Schmit & Dave Falkner 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: Ron Schmit & Dave Falkner\nTopic: Eclipse Road Trip\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/81474216297?pwd=aPa0S0mHr7rCX6oSAXE4hfQRHT5Wda.1 \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: 814 7421 6297\nPasscode: 706200\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-featured-speaker-tbd-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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230912T131436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T131937Z UID:10000273-1696269600-1696276800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:New Member Orientation Meeting DESCRIPTION:​Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Monday October 2nd. \nAny new (or old) members\, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday October 2nd in the meeting room of the Wescott Library\, 1340 Wescott Road\, Eagan\, MN 55123. If you need information from the library\, their number is 651-450-2900. \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-meeting/ LOCATION:Wescott Library – Eagan\, 1340 Wescott Road\, Eagan\, MN\, 55123 CATEGORIES:public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221004T194450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T183639Z UID:10000162-1695474000-1695506400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:2023 Fall Astronomy Day at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:​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 Schedule of Events\n1:00PM- Eagle Lake Observatory opens for solar viewing and other day time objects \n1:30PM- Sarah Devine – Solar Eclipses: What\, When\, and How      Get ready for two upcoming solar eclipses! Annular and Total. Through hands-on activities\, we’ll learn the what\, when and how of solar eclipses. Bring your questions and get ready to have some Sun-sational fun. \nBio: Sarah Devine has loved astronomy since before she can remember. Her childhood dream job was to be an astronaut. Her love for all things space has allowed her to teach astronomy for over 10 years in multiple settings. From museums and planetariums to community college to 4-H\, talking about astronomy and learning with others of all ages is her passion. She’s traveled to major international observatories and has fond memories of traveling to the 2017 total solar eclipse here in the U.S.A. \n2:30- Nadia Abuisnaineh – Topic: Psyche: A Trip to an Asteroid!   The Psyche Mission\, set to launch on October 5th\, 2023\, is a unique opportunity to study a metal rich asteroid that’s orbiting our Sun between Mars and Jupiter. With over a million asteroids orbiting in the asteroid belt\, what makes Psyche an asteroid worth visiting? Get an inside peak at what NASA is planning for this exciting new and upcoming mission! \nBio:  Nadia was born and raised in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. For as long as she can remember\, she always had a deep fascination with the universe. She was one of those kids in school that knew what she wanted to study in college at a very young age\, and that never changed\, even as she got older. Her love and enthusiasm for math and science allowed her to pursue a Bachelors of Science Degree in Astrophysics from the University of Minnesota. After graduating in 2011\, Nadia dedicated her time and talents to multiple community organizations serving the youth and those in need\, another promoting Islamic awareness and education\, and an online Islamic University. In 2019\, Nadia became a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador\, where she joined a nationwide team of volunteers that speak to their communities about space and space exploration missions. Soon after\, she worked at the Bell Museum\, and helped launch their annual Statewide Star Party.  She currently resides in Fridley\, Minnesota\, with her husband and three kids. She spends most of her time teaching her son and daughters how to navigate the world around them. She enjoys watching documentaries\, walking around the state’s many lakes\, swimming\, and stargazing. \n3:30- Colin Kilbane  Topic: Solar System Tour  Come on and take a tour of our amazing solar system. Go on a trip that will explore our own star\, the sun and our amazing planets. We will take a look at the myriad of marvelous moons\, some larger than the planet Mercury. Don’t worry we won’t forget Pluto \, Ceres\, and all of our dwarf planets. We will learn how we know what we know about our solar system using technology like telescopes and robotics. We will make our own planet that you will get to take home and hang up at home to remind you of how amazing our solar system is. \nBio: Colin Kilbane has been sharing his STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) fun for almost 30 years now. He started making slime and setting off fire alarms with chemistry outreach at Kansas State and the University of Minnesota. A chemist and biochemist by training\, he ended up moving on to share his passion for STEM and making things go boom as the Senior Mad Scientist and Operations Director for Mad Science of MN for more than a decade before he made his move to the high school classroom. He has taught chemistry\, physical science\, robotics\, makerspace and physics for the last ten years and does STEM on the side. This year\, he started up Gopher STEAM. Gopher STEAM can add some STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, ART! and math) to any event for any age\, preschool on up. Gopher STEAM offers fantastically fun interactive shows\, activity tables\, birthday parties\, scouting programs\, classes and now summer camps. Check out more at Gophersteam.com \n5:00PM- Dinner break \n7:00PM- Laura Hammerbeck – The Northern Lights – dancing lights in the sky that have captivated people for millennia. What are they? When can I see them? Where? Treat yourself to a dazzling light show as you learn about the science of this spectacular phenomenon\, and why it has enchanted us throughout the ages. \nBio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience.  An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \n \n \n8:00PM- Door prize drawing. Must be present to win! \n9:00 PM– Guided Laser Light Constellation Tour with Brad Nasset – MAS Member. \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 \nonaninfo@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-fall-astronomy-day-at-eagle-lake-observatory/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/astronomy-day-logo.png 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:20230923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230908T010419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T010423Z UID:10000272-1695474000-1695502800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Solar Viewing and Star Party at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Solar Viewing\nCedar Creek is excited to offer a Solar Viewing Party in partnership with the Minnesota Astronomical Society. The event will occur at Cedar Creek from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Come to Cedar Creek to learn more about the sun and its importance to plants and life on Planet Earth. After family-friendly activities\, experienced Minnesota Astronomical Society Members will use special telescopes and telescope filters for safe solar viewing.* \nWe will then hold a regular star party starting at 7pm. \n*NOTE: Looking directly at the sun without specialized equipment and filters can cause permanent eye damage. \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/solar-viewing-and-star-party-at-cedar-creek/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CC-Globe-and-Wordmark-transparent.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000179-1694286000-1694296800@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-09-09/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20230908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221227T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T001234Z UID:10000268-1694199600-1694300400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:MAS 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/2023-09-08/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230321T205612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T194200Z UID:10000192-1694113200-1694120400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Speaker Mike Shaw 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: Mike Shaw\nTopic: The Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography\nThe author will be selling signed copies of book. \n The author will be selling signed copies of his new book “The Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotgraphy”. \nThree signed copies of the book will be gifted as door prize for the in-person attendees. \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: Zoom LINK \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: 873 4425 4090\nPasscode: 369412\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-sept-2023/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221227T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T001234Z UID:10000220-1693076400-1693090800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:MAS 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/2023-08-26/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000178-1693076400-1693087200@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-08-26/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20230825T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230825T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230210T190054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T190058Z UID:10000245-1692991800-1692997200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek - August 2023 DESCRIPTION:August 2023 Star Party Program\nCome 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. \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-08-2023/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000177-1692471600-1692482400@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-08-19/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20230816T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230820T235900 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20210626T042026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230812T213249Z UID:10000001-1692190800-1692575940@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Northern Nights Star Fest - August 16-20\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center August 16-21\, 2023.\nThe LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. \nRegistration is closed. \nIf you need assistance during the registration process\, please contact Dave at 218.768.4653 or dave@longlakecc.org. \nAdditional details of NNSF can be found on the Northern Nights Star Fest event page. \nJoin us for the premier MAS Regional Star Party at our great dark-sky site. \nPreliminary NNSF Agenda (Subject to change at any time)\nWednesday August 16\, 2023\n3:00 pm:  Check in at NorthStar Lodge when you arrive5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall7:00 pm:  If cloudy we will watch online lectures or movie in the lecture hallRest of Evening:  Observe. (No white light!)12:00 am:  Midnight Snack in dining hallThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \n Thursday August 17\, 2023\n11:30 am:  Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Swap Meet at Lecture Hall (Bring your stuff to sell)1:00pm: Lecture – Dick Jacobsen  – “Living With A Giant Telescope”2:00pm: Lecture – Ken Hugill – “Sun Gun”3:30 pm:  LLCC Keyholder training.  (Part 1) Video in lecture hall3:30 pm:  Solar Observing (Get out your solar scopes to share)5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hallRest of Evening: Observe12:00 am:  Midnight Snack in dining hallThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nFriday August 18\, 2023\n11:30 am:  Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Lecture: Dave Falkner “My Amazing Trip to Chile”Turn in your observing logs for Observing Certificate2:30 pm: Lecture – Ahmed Reda – “Stellar Evolution”4:00 pm:  LLCC Keyholder training. (Part 2) Meet at Observatory4:00 pm:  Solar Observing (Get out your solar scopes to share)5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall7:00 pm:  Welcome Message – Door prize give-away – Must be present to win.8:30 pm: If cloudy – bonfire or movieRest of Evening: Observe12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nSaturday August 19\, 2023\n11:30 am: Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Lecture: Bob Kerr “The Artist and the Eclipse”Turn in your observing logs for Observing Certificate2:30 pm: Lecture: Jerry Jones “The Great American Eclipse of …..”3:30 pm: Guided Naturalist Activities.  Meet at Lecture Hall5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall 7:00 pm: Featured Speaker: Bob King “Aurora”8:30 pm: If cloudy – bonfire or movieRest of Evening: Observe12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nSunday August 20\, 2022\n11:30 am: Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Open floor to show your astrophotography5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall7:00 pm: If cloudy – bonfire or movieTurn in your observing logs for Observing CertificateRest of Evening: ObserveThe 30”and 25”scopes will be available for use. \nMonday August 21\, 2023\n1:00 pm:  Checkout (sweep your room\, pick up garbage)Leave no trace.  Pick up your swap-meet stuff URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/northern-nights-star-fest-august-2023/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:Northern Nights Star Fest,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LLCCpano.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Long Lake Conservation Center":MAILTO:info@longlakecc.org 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:20230805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000176-1691262000-1691276400@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-08-05/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20230803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230321T205512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T145949Z UID:10000191-1691089200-1691096400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Event - Members Astrophotography 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 Event: Members Astrophtography\nClub members will share their recent astrophograhy work.\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: Zoom LINK https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88445244666?pwd=YVBOeFhyVGVyOS9vUVlheGpLVUt5QT09 \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: 884 4524 4666\nPasscode: 262600\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-featured-speaker-tbd-3/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230705T020757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T183320Z UID:10000261-1690099200-1690120800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:16th Annual Camping with The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 16th Annual Camping With the Stars 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 and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening and include telescopes\, binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \n Registration & Check-in\nRegistration  \n\nCall the Carver County Park Office at 952-466-5255 to register and reserve your spot.\nUtility Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $113.00\nPrimitive Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $97.00\nGroup Camp Setting in Ball field below the observatory + MAS EVENT Registration $70.00\nDaily Admissions (not camping) to MAS EVENT $10.00/person/day\n\nRegistration fees includeTwo nights of campingGuest wristbands (one per person)Door prize drawing tickets (one per person) \nAll registration fees are for up to 4 people. Extra Person – $10/each for weekend \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing. \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 21 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Trena Johnson – President of the Minnesota Astronomical Society – MAS\, Be a Member – Now What? \nYou will hear a little history on the MAS and my path to becoming President. Why be interested in the MAS\, and now that you have joined\, what do you do with your membership!  Bio: I can’t say that I have been passionate about astronomy for all of my life. I certainly can say I was interested in the constellations\, from Greek & Roman Mythology\, since being introduced to them in High School. My weekend trips to the family farm and seeing so many stars but also loving how bright the moon was without city lights. It made me always wonder what was up there. Flash forward to today\, where I now know a little bit of what we can see and how precious those dark skies are. I have been a member since 2016 and am still learning about what is up there. Come join me and my trip with the MAS. \n8:00pm – Laura Hammerbeck – DART: A Smashing Success! \nIn September 2022\, NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid … on purpose. The DART mission shows it’s possible to deflect an Earth-bound asteroid in space.  Learn about the mission and its beneficial effects on a nearby asteroid. Get firsthand experience with kinetic impactors and see how we can use them to protect the Earth.  Bio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience.  An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSaturday July 22 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Sarah Devine – Solar Eclipses: What\, When\, and How \nGet ready for two upcoming solar eclipses! Annular and Total. Through hands-on activities\, we’ll learn the what\, when and how of solar eclipses. Bring your questions and get ready to have some Sun-sational fun. Bio: Sarah Devine has loved astronomy since before she can remember. Her childhood dream job was to be an astronaut. Her love for all things space has allowed her to teach astronomy for over 10 years in multiple settings. From museums and planetariums to community college to 4-H\, talking about astronomy and learning with others of all ages is her passion. She’s traveled to major international observatories and has fond memories of traveling to the 2017 total solar eclipse here in the U.S.A.  \n3:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Start your own space program by building and launching your own model rocket \nMr. Kilbane will help you build your own DYI rocket with 3D printed parts and learn how to safely launch it.  This program helps fulfill requirements for several cub scout adventures and the BSA Space Exploration Merit badge. This workshop is sponsored by Gopher STEAM\, a Minnesota provider for STEM education and entertainment.  Bio: Colin Kilbane has been sharing his STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) fun for almost 30 years now.  He started making slime and setting off fire alarms with chemistry outreach at Kansas State and the University of Minnesota.  A chemist and biochemist by training\, he ended up moving on to share his passion for STEM and making things go boom as the Senior Mad Scientist and Operations Director for Mad Science of MN for more than a decade before he made his move to the high school classroom.  He has taught chemistry\, physical science\, robotics\, makerspace and physics for the last ten years and does STEM on the side. This year\, he started up Gopher STEAM. Gopher STEAM can add some STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, ART! and math) to any event for any age\, preschool on up.  Gopher STEAM offers fantastically fun interactive shows\, activity tables\, birthday parties\, scouting programs\, classes and now summer camps.  Check out more at Gophersteam.com \n5:00pm – Dinner Break – Cookout.  Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, buns and condiments will be provided. \n7:00pm – Brad Nasset – Understanding the Night Sky \nWhat is up there? How do we find constellations? What is there to look at in addition to constellations? Why are different ones visible at different times of the night\, and different times of the year? Well\, now you will know!  Bio:  Brad Nasset is a Solar System Ambassador with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He enjoys sharing his knowledge about the night sky and has presented astronomy and space exploration topics to thousands of people in public and private groups\, at National Park System night sky events\, and high school and university astronomy classes. He is also an observatory operator with the Minnesota Astronomical Society.  \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing followed by raffle drawing. Door prize drawing\,  must be present to win. Raffle drawing\, you do not need to be present to win. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSunday July 23 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/16th-annual-camping-with-the-stars-at-eagle-lake-observatory-4/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cwts_from_field.jpg 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:20230722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230705T020735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T182942Z UID:10000260-1690030800-1690063200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:16th Annual Camping with The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 16th Annual Camping With the Stars 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 and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening and include telescopes\, binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \n Registration & Check-in\nRegistration  \nCamping reservations are done through the Carver county parks. Visit the Carver County Parks Reservation Website to reserve a park campsite. \nTo register for a Ballfield campsite or for Camping with the Stars day or weekend passes\, visit this Carver County Ticketing website. \nNote that a campsite AND a single day or weekend pass are purchased separately.  You can also attend without camping by purchasing the single day or weekend pass only. \nYou can also call the Park Office at (952) 466-5255 for register or find out more. \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing. \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 21 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Trena Johnson – President of the Minnesota Astronomical Society – MAS\, Be a Member – Now What? \nYou will hear a little history on the MAS and my path to becoming President. Why be interested in the MAS\, and now that you have joined\, what do you do with your membership!  Bio: I can’t say that I have been passionate about astronomy for all of my life. I certainly can say I was interested in the constellations\, from Greek & Roman Mythology\, since being introduced to them in High School. My weekend trips to the family farm and seeing so many stars but also loving how bright the moon was without city lights. It made me always wonder what was up there. Flash forward to today\, where I now know a little bit of what we can see and how precious those dark skies are. I have been a member since 2016 and am still learning about what is up there. Come join me and my trip with the MAS. \n8:00pm – Laura Hammerbeck – DART: A Smashing Success! \nIn September 2022\, NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid … on purpose. The DART mission shows it’s possible to deflect an Earth-bound asteroid in space.  Learn about the mission and its beneficial effects on a nearby asteroid. Get firsthand experience with kinetic impactors and see how we can use them to protect the Earth.  Bio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience.  An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSaturday July 22 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Sarah Devine – Solar Eclipses: What\, When\, and How \nGet ready for two upcoming solar eclipses! Annular and Total. Through hands-on activities\, we’ll learn the what\, when and how of solar eclipses. Bring your questions and get ready to have some Sun-sational fun. Bio: Sarah Devine has loved astronomy since before she can remember. Her childhood dream job was to be an astronaut. Her love for all things space has allowed her to teach astronomy for over 10 years in multiple settings. From museums and planetariums to community college to 4-H\, talking about astronomy and learning with others of all ages is her passion. She’s traveled to major international observatories and has fond memories of traveling to the 2017 total solar eclipse here in the U.S.A.  \n3:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Start your own space program by building and launching your own model rocket \nMr. Kilbane will help you build your own DYI rocket with 3D printed parts and learn how to safely launch it.  This program helps fulfill requirements for several cub scout adventures and the BSA Space Exploration Merit badge. This workshop is sponsored by Gopher STEAM\, a Minnesota provider for STEM education and entertainment.  Bio: Colin Kilbane has been sharing his STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) fun for almost 30 years now.  He started making slime and setting off fire alarms with chemistry outreach at Kansas State and the University of Minnesota.  A chemist and biochemist by training\, he ended up moving on to share his passion for STEM and making things go boom as the Senior Mad Scientist and Operations Director for Mad Science of MN for more than a decade before he made his move to the high school classroom.  He has taught chemistry\, physical science\, robotics\, makerspace and physics for the last ten years and does STEM on the side. This year\, he started up Gopher STEAM. Gopher STEAM can add some STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, ART! and math) to any event for any age\, preschool on up.  Gopher STEAM offers fantastically fun interactive shows\, activity tables\, birthday parties\, scouting programs\, classes and now summer camps.  Check out more at Gophersteam.com \n5:00pm – Dinner Break – Cookout.  Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, buns and condiments will be provided. \n7:00pm – Brad Nasset – Understanding the Night Sky \nWhat is up there? How do we find constellations? What is there to look at in addition to constellations? Why are different ones visible at different times of the night\, and different times of the year? Well\, now you will know!  Bio:  Brad Nasset is a Solar System Ambassador with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He enjoys sharing his knowledge about the night sky and has presented astronomy and space exploration topics to thousands of people in public and private groups\, at National Park System night sky events\, and high school and university astronomy classes. He is also an observatory operator with the Minnesota Astronomical Society.  \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing followed by raffle drawing. Door prize drawing\,  must be present to win. Raffle drawing\, you do not need to be present to win. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSunday July 23 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/16th-annual-camping-with-the-stars-at-eagle-lake-observatory-3/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cwts_from_field.jpg 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:20230721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230705T020703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T182653Z UID:10000259-1689966000-1689976800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:16th Annual Camping with The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 16th Annual Camping With the Stars 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 and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening and include telescopes\, binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \n Registration & Check-in\nRegistration  \nCamping reservations are done through the Carver county parks. Visit the Carver County Parks Reservation Website to reserve a park campsite. \nTo register for a Ballfield campsite or for Camping with the Stars day or weekend passes\, visit this Carver County Ticketing website. \nNote that a campsite AND a single day or weekend pass are purchased separately.  You can also attend without camping by purchasing the single day or weekend pass only. \nYou can also call the Park Office at (952) 466-5255 for register or find out more. \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing. \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 21 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Trena Johnson – President of the Minnesota Astronomical Society – MAS\, Be a Member – Now What? \nYou will hear a little history on the MAS and my path to becoming President. Why be interested in the MAS\, and now that you have joined\, what do you do with your membership!  Bio: I can’t say that I have been passionate about astronomy for all of my life. I certainly can say I was interested in the constellations\, from Greek & Roman Mythology\, since being introduced to them in High School. My weekend trips to the family farm and seeing so many stars but also loving how bright the moon was without city lights. It made me always wonder what was up there. Flash forward to today\, where I now know a little bit of what we can see and how precious those dark skies are. I have been a member since 2016 and am still learning about what is up there. Come join me and my trip with the MAS. \n8:00pm – Laura Hammerbeck – DART: A Smashing Success! \nIn September 2022\, NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid … on purpose. The DART mission shows it’s possible to deflect an Earth-bound asteroid in space.  Learn about the mission and its beneficial effects on a nearby asteroid. Get firsthand experience with kinetic impactors and see how we can use them to protect the Earth.  Bio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience.  An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSaturday July 22 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Sarah Devine – Solar Eclipses: What\, When\, and How \nGet ready for two upcoming solar eclipses! Annular and Total. Through hands-on activities\, we’ll learn the what\, when and how of solar eclipses. Bring your questions and get ready to have some Sun-sational fun. Bio: Sarah Devine has loved astronomy since before she can remember. Her childhood dream job was to be an astronaut. Her love for all things space has allowed her to teach astronomy for over 10 years in multiple settings. From museums and planetariums to community college to 4-H\, talking about astronomy and learning with others of all ages is her passion. She’s traveled to major international observatories and has fond memories of traveling to the 2017 total solar eclipse here in the U.S.A.  \n3:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Start your own space program by building and launching your own model rocket \nMr. Kilbane will help you build your own DYI rocket with 3D printed parts and learn how to safely launch it.  This program helps fulfill requirements for several cub scout adventures and the BSA Space Exploration Merit badge. This workshop is sponsored by Gopher STEAM\, a Minnesota provider for STEM education and entertainment.  Bio: Colin Kilbane has been sharing his STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) fun for almost 30 years now.  He started making slime and setting off fire alarms with chemistry outreach at Kansas State and the University of Minnesota.  A chemist and biochemist by training\, he ended up moving on to share his passion for STEM and making things go boom as the Senior Mad Scientist and Operations Director for Mad Science of MN for more than a decade before he made his move to the high school classroom.  He has taught chemistry\, physical science\, robotics\, makerspace and physics for the last ten years and does STEM on the side. This year\, he started up Gopher STEAM. Gopher STEAM can add some STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, ART! and math) to any event for any age\, preschool on up.  Gopher STEAM offers fantastically fun interactive shows\, activity tables\, birthday parties\, scouting programs\, classes and now summer camps.  Check out more at Gophersteam.com \n5:00pm – Dinner Break – Cookout.  Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, buns and condiments will be provided. \n7:00pm – Brad Nasset – Understanding the Night Sky \nWhat is up there? How do we find constellations? What is there to look at in addition to constellations? Why are different ones visible at different times of the night\, and different times of the year? Well\, now you will know!  Bio:  Brad Nasset is a Solar System Ambassador with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He enjoys sharing his knowledge about the night sky and has presented astronomy and space exploration topics to thousands of people in public and private groups\, at National Park System night sky events\, and high school and university astronomy classes. He is also an observatory operator with the Minnesota Astronomical Society.  \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing followed by raffle drawing. Door prize drawing\,  must be present to win. Raffle drawing\, you do not need to be present to win. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSunday July 23 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/16th-annual-camping-with-the-stars-at-eagle-lake-observatory-2/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cwts_from_field.jpg 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:20230713T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230711T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T175424Z UID:10000263-1689282000-1689289200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Special Public Star Party at ELO - Aurora Possible! DESCRIPTION:This Star Party will be CANCELLED if it is cloudy\nThe sun us currently quite active and there is a potential for a minor solar storm to graze the Earth on Thursday night.  That means that there is potential to see the Aurora Borealis from our area. \nFor for information\, see this Star-Tribune article with information from MAS aurora chasers and Astro Bob King. \nJoin us at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory for possible public viewing of the aurora. \nThis event is free of charge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Annually\, 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. \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/aurora-elo-7-13-2023/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/elo_nl_3-23-23_D_Scheurich-scaled.jpg 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:20230708T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221227T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T001234Z UID:10000257-1688846400-1688859000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:MAS 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/2023-07-08/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000175-1688842800-1688853600@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-07-08/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20230706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230706T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230321T205412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T213654Z UID:10000190-1688670000-1688677200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Speaker Prof. Ali Sulaiman 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: Prof. Ali Sulaiman – Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics\nTopic: Exploration of the Outer Solar System \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. \n\nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom using the following URL: Zoom LINK \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \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-featured-speaker-tbd-2/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000174-1687633200-1687644000@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-06-24/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20230623T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230623T130609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T130726Z UID:10000256-1687550400-1687561200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:After taking one last look at the forecasts this morning\, nothing has changed for tonight.  I’m going to cancel the event for tonight.  It’s possible that we might have some clouds breaks during the night\, but transparency just doesn’t look good enough.\n \nWe’ve scheduled another event for Saturday July 8th\, at 8:00pm at Metcalf Field.  \n \nWe hope you can make it!\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-6/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000173-1686423600-1686434400@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-06-10/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20230603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230530T145746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T145751Z UID:10000254-1685797200-1685804400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Solar Viewing at Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Solar Viewing\nCedar Creek is excited to offer our first ever Solar Viewing Party in partnership with the Minnesota Astronomical Society. The event will occur at Cedar Creek on June 3rd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Come to Cedar Creek to learn more about the sun and its importance to plants and life on Planet Earth. After family-friendly activities\, experienced Minnesota Astronomical Society Members will use special telescopes and telescope filters for safe solar viewing.* \nJune’s program will focus on the sun’s solar energy and its impacts on animals and potential uses by humans. Activities are geared toward ages 6+. Registration is required. To register visit Eventbrite.  \n*NOTE: Looking directly at the sun without specialized equipment and filters can cause permanent eye damage.   \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/solar-viewing-at-cedar-creek/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230503T021519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T230730Z UID:10000250-1685646000-1685653200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Speaker Prof. Frank Kutzler 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: Prof. Frank Kutzler – Tennessee Technological University\nTopic: Stellar Nucleosynthesis – How we got to metals? \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: Zoom LINK \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:  832 5369 0121\nPasscode: 436211\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-6/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000172-1685214000-1685224800@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-05-27/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20230513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230512T131516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T131517Z UID:10000253-1684004400-1684018800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:MAS 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-5/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221227T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T001234Z UID:10000255-1684004400-1684018800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:MAS 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/2023-05-13/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000171-1684004400-1684015200@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-05-13/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20230512T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230210T185820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T185824Z UID:10000244-1683921600-1683925200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek - May Star Party DESCRIPTION:May 2023 Star Party Program\nCome 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. \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-05-2023/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230424T190620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T191126Z UID:10000251-1683378000-1683385200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:New Member Orientation DESCRIPTION:​Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday May 6. \nAny new (or old) members\, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 1:00pm to 3:00pm  on Saturday May 6 in the Community meeting room of the Ramsey County Public Library in Roseville\, located at 2180 North Hamline Ave. Roseville\, Minnesota 55113. If you need information from the library\, their number is (651) 724-6001. \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-05-2023/ LOCATION:Ramsey County Library – Roseville\, 2180 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Roseville11.22.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230321T131207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T120326Z UID:10000248-1683226800-1683234000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Speaker Prof. Steven Spangler 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: Prof. Steven Spangler – University of IowaTopic: Venus: Earth’s Twin(?)\nThere are eight major planets that orbit the Sun\, but none of them are very similar to the Earth.  In many ways\, Venus is the closest match.  Its orbit is closest to the Earth\, and it is nearly the same as regards size and mass.  It also possesses a thick atmosphere.  However\, at this point the similarities end.  The temperature on the surface of Venus is 860 Fahrenheit\, a temperature that is too hot for robot spacecraft\, let along life. The speaker will describe the overall characteristics of Venus as well as the probable reasons why it is so different\, will also talk about recent\, intriguing suggestions that Venus might have been much more similar to the Earth hundreds of millions of years ago.  We should learn much more after the arrival of three new spacecraft missions planned for the next decade. \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: Zoom LINK \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: 858 9703 9562\nPasscode: 085005\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-5-4-23/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230429T182213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T182411Z UID:10000215-1682794800-1682809200@www.mnastro.org 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 CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221004T194126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T012331Z UID:10000161-1682773200-1682805600@www.mnastro.org 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 CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party,Spring Astronomy Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/astronomy-day-logo.png 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:20230428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221230T210118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T183901Z UID:10000223-1682708400-1682715600@www.mnastro.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000170-1682190000-1682200800@www.mnastro.org 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 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:20230408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000169-1680980400-1680991200@www.mnastro.org 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 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:20230406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230131T013936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T193607Z UID:10000187-1680807600-1680814800@www.mnastro.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000168-1679770800-1679781600@www.mnastro.org 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/2023-03-25/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20230324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230210T185218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T185222Z UID:10000243-1679684400-1679691600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek - How to Use a Telescope DESCRIPTION:How to Use a Telescope – March 2023 Star Party Program\nReceive a new telescope as a gift or new to using telescopes? In the first Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve Star Party of 2023\, experienced Minnesota Astronomical Society members will walk you through the basics of telescope use and help you learn more about your telescope and how to use it. If the skies are clear\, practice what you learned using your telescope. In addition\, 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-03-2023/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230206T154251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T040507Z UID:10000241-1678539600-1678546800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG March Zoom Presentation - Ahmed Reda: Middle Eastern Astronomy DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nMiddle Eastern Astronomy\nAhmed Reda\nSynopsis: \nHave you ever wondered why most of the visible star names are Arabic ones? How Arabic astronomical concepts like the Azimuth or the Astrolabe came to be key ones in medieval astronomy? \nWhile most people are familiar with the Ancient Greek or Renaissance astronomy\, most people don’t recognize the vast contributions of the Islamic civilization to astronomy for a millennia. This presentation will touch on some of the aspects of medieval Islamic astronomy\, how it preserved the ancient knowledge\, and leading a golden age of astronomy. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 862 2052 2341 \nPasscode: 502643 \nSee you there \nSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm \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-march-zoom-presentation-ahmed-reda-middle-eastern-astronomy/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094916 CREATED:20230104T012214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T191244Z UID:10000186-1677783600-1677790800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Speaker David Falkner - ACEAP Ambassador 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: David Falkner – ACEAP Ambassador\, MAS NASA Ambassador and former MAS PresidentTopic: ACEAP 2022: My Amazing and Unexpected Journey to Visit the Research Telescopes in Chile\nDave was one of 10 people selected nationally to participate in ACEAP (Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program). His talk is about his 11-day experience in December visiting and staying at three major US-owned observatories in Chile: Cerro Pachón (home of the Gemini South telescope)\, Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO)\, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) radio telescope. While at these facilities\, Dave and the other ACEAP Ambassadors received extensive training about the instruments\, the science\, data products\, and communicating science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) concepts. The program also introduced the ambassadors to the people and culture of Chile. Dave is excited to talk about this amazing experience. \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: Zoom LINK \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: 891 6552 7392\nPasscode: 440941\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-2023-03-02/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20230208T231423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T231426Z UID:10000242-1676138400-1676152800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Special ELO Public Star Party - Viewing Comet c/2022 E3 (ZTF) DESCRIPTION:This Star Party will be CANCELLED if it is cloudy\nIt’s prime time to see the comet known as C/2022 E3\, marked by its bright green nucleus and long faint ion tail. The comet has been visible for some time with telescopes and binoculars. \nJoin us at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory for a public viewing of this green visitor.  This event is free of charge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 lihttps://www.mnastro.org/about/mas-handouts/st 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/special-elo-public-star-party-viewing-comet-c-2022-e3-ztf/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20230211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221227T184420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T141124Z UID:10000214-1676120400-1676127600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG February Zoom Presentation - Featured Speaker: David Falkner - Visit to the Research Telescopes in Chile DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nACEAP 2022: My Amazing and Unexpected Journey to Visit the Research Telescopes in Chile\n \nDave Falkner – MAS Member\, NASA Solar System Ambassador\, ACEAP Ambassador\nSynopsis:  Dave was one of 10 people selected nationally to participate in ACEAP (Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program). His talk is about his 11-day experience in December visiting and staying at three major US-owned observatories in Chile: Cerro Pachón (home of the Gemini South telescope)\, Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO)\, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) radio telescope. While at these facilities\, Dave and the other ACEAP Ambassadors received extensive training about the instruments\, the science\, data products\, and communicating science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) concepts. The program also introduced the ambassadors to the people and culture of Chile.  Dave is excited to talk about this amazing experience. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 853 7335 4455 \nPasscode: 723926 \nSee you there \nSuresh Sreenivasan\nB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm\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-february-zoom-presentation-featured-speaker-david-falkner/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20230104T011737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T182221Z UID:10000185-1675364400-1675371600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Speaker Dr. Michael Rutkowski - Minnesota State University-Mankato 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: Dr. Michael Rutkowski – Minnesota State University – Mankato\nTopic: Adventures in the Ultraviolet with Hubble and James Webb\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: Zoom LINK  \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \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-3/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221213T203639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T222606Z UID:10000213-1673096400-1673103600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG January 2023 Zoom Presentation – “Aids to Navigating the Night Sky” by Steve Emert DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nAids to Navigating the Night Sky\nFeatured Speaker: Steve Emert\nSynopsis: We have so many more options to navigate the sky now than when I started in this hobby twenty years ago – in the days before smartphones and when PC power was much more limited. In this January 7 Zoom meeting let’s talk about how we can use both some of the printed aids like Sky Atlas 2000 and the Mag 7 Star Atlas and PC-based aids like the freeware Cartes du Ciel and Stellarium and smartphone apps like Star Walk\, SkySafari Pro and SkyPortal to plan our observing sessions and get the most out of our stargazing experience. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 856 9764 5338 \nPasscode: 479576 \nSee you there \nSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm \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-january-2023-zoom-presentation-aids-to-navigating-the-night-sky-by-steve-emert/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221130T211449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T013917Z UID:10000184-1672945200-1672952400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Speaker Prof. Vuk Mandic - Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics 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: Prof. Vuk Mandic – Minnesota Institute of AstrophysicsTopic: Gravitational Wave Searches\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: Zoom LINK \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: 816 8129 5050\nPasscode: 221451\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-2/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221015T204057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T015558Z UID:10000163-1671282000-1671289200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG December 2022 Zoom Presentation - "The Winter Constellations" by Claire Weaverling DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nThe Winter Constellations\nFeatured Speaker: Claire Weaverling\nSynopsis:  Let’s explore the Winter Hexagon! Starting with the well-known Orion constellation\, and working our way around\, we’ll check out the brightest stars and star hop to the best deep sky objects for beginners. So\, grab a cup of hot cocoa and join us on Zoom for the December BSIG. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 811 9712 5669 \nPasscode: 518039 \nSee you there \nSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm \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-december-2022-zoom-presentation-the-winter-constellations-by-claire-weaverling/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221111T171140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T144934Z UID:10000166-1670094000-1670104800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Special Event at ELO - Mars Opposition DESCRIPTION:Special Event public star party on December 3\, 2022 for the opposition of Mars. Event starts at 7:00 \nThis event will be CANCELLED if cloudy.\nMars comes to opposition\, a position directly opposite from the sun\, approximately every 26 months. This year Mars at its closest will have an angular size of over 17 arc seconds.  Mars will not be as close or appear as large to us again until May of 2031. \nJoin us on December 3rd to view Mars at its best! \nThe 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.  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 This event will be CANCELLED if cloudy. 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/mars-opposition-dec-2022/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20221201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221021T015544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T134850Z UID:10000164-1669921200-1669928400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting – Hybrid - Board Elections - Featured Speaker: Dave Falkner - NASA Solar System Ambassador DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: Dave Falkner – NASA Solar System Ambassador \nTopic: Voyager After 45 Years – The Interstellar Mission \nThese amazing spacecraft are still operational after 45 years. Dave will review some of the highlights from the Voyager Planetary Grand Tour\, then he will discuss the extended mission and the discoveries made about the structure of the heliosphere and the boundary with interstellar space\, and where the Voyagers are destined. \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. 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 \nThe December Meeting is a business Meeting.  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED \nThis business meeting is for the purpose of the election of Executive Board Positions. \nThere will be a drawing for a Gift certification from High Point Scientific to one lucky attendee. \nPlease follow the instructions below. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nZoom LINK \nNote: Clicking on this link will open the Zoom Website with the MAS Meeting details \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Please use the link included in the email to access the meeting.  Thank you. \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/monthly-meeting-december-2022/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221108T193331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T195501Z UID:10000165-1668621600-1668628800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:New (and Old) Member Orientation Meeting DESCRIPTION:​Rebecca Messer and Steve Emert will be holding the MAS’ first post-pandemic\, in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Wednesday November 16. \nAny new (or old) members\, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us at 6:00 PM on Wednesday November 16 in the meeting room of the Westonka Public Library\, located at 2079 Commerce Blvd in Mound MN\, Zip code 55364. If you need information from the library\, their number is 612-543-6175. \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 at the meeting room in the Westonka Public Library at 6:00 PM on Wednesday November 16! \nSteven Emert \nMAS Membership Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/new-and-old-member-orientation-meeting/ LOCATION:Westonka Library\, 2079 Commerce Blvd\, Mound\, MN\, 55364\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MAS-General-Meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221031T010243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T214544Z UID:10000154-1668279600-1668290400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory 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. \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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-3-4/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20221103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011717Z UID:10000068-1667502000-1667509200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting – MAS 50 Years Celebration - Featuring Dr. Kenneth Carpenter NASA DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Kenneth Carpenter NASA Hubble Space Telescope Scientist   \nDr. Kenneth Carpenter is currently the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Operations Project Scientist and the Ground Systems Scientist for the Roman Space Telescope (RST) and is a member of the “Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory” at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt\, MD. He enjoys photography and is an enthusiastic fan of exploration of the Universe in which we live\, the Maryland RenFest\, and all things Trek and Disney. Carpenter credits NASA’s early space program\, Star Trek and the 1964-’65 New York World’s Fair\, which he attended as a child\, with fueling his desire to work for NASA. He has been a speaker at various Star Trek and media cons\, including Denver StarFest\, Maryland’s Shore Leave\, and Atlanta’s DragonCon. \nBio – Kenneth G Carpenter (nasa.gov) \n Topic: Hubble Space Telescope: Highlights from 32 years of Observing the Universe \nNASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has explored our entire Universe from nearby objects in our Solar System to distant galaxies near the beginning of time for more than 3 decades now.  We will look back at some of its most important and beautiful results and images and how they have impacted us for so many years.  We will also note how Hubble and JWST are joining forces to further our explorations of our incredible Universe. \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. 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 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 849 8305 9268Passcode: 023546 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-june-2022-2-2022-09-01-2022-09-29-2022-11-03/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221029T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221004T140625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T140625Z UID:10000153-1667062800-1667080800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-3-2/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20221015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221014T012647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221015T201417Z UID:10000018-1665856800-1665874800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nBSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nUnfortunatelly the weather this weekend just is not cooperating\, and we are CANCELLING the last BSIG observing session of the year. \nPlease keep up with the calendar here for the upcoming winter BSIG presentations that will be scheduled. \nSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221005T180249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T180250Z UID:10000151-1665853200-1665871200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory Featuring the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander Mockup DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-4/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LEM_mockup.jpg 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:20221008T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221004T132755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T132755Z UID:10000146-1665248400-1665266400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory Featuring the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander Mockup DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-2/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LEM_mockup.jpg 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:20221001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T010658Z UID:10000040-1664629200-1664661600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Fall Astronomy Day\, MAS 50th Anniversary\, Apollo 17 50th Anniversary\, International "Observe the Moon Night” DESCRIPTION:Observatory opens at 1:00 pm. We will have our Lunar Module mockup of the Apollo 11 landing site set up all day – as a 50 year anniversary for the last Apollo flight to the Moon – Apollo 17. \n\n1:00 PM – Brief History of the MAS – Dave Falkner\n2:15 PM – ELO History Presentation – Steve Emert\n3:30 PM – The Moon and NASA – Laura Hammerbeck\n5-6:30 PM Supper –Reservations required (See below)\n7–8 PM – Carroll Iorg – President of the Astronomical League\n8:30–9 PM – Door Prize drawing – must be present to win.\n9:00 PM – Constellation Laser guided tour of the night sky – Ron Schmit\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the MAS in celebrating our 50th year. The supper is being catered by Just North of Memphis BBQ  – cost $25 per person.  The menu includes: \n\nPulled beef or pulled chicken sandwiches\nCole slaw\, baked beans\,\nMac-n-cheese\nDessert: Peach bread pudding\n\nAdvance food reservation is requested: The MAS asks for you to pay for supper in advance by selecting the PayPal button below – print out or bring a receipt on your phone to get your BBQ.\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 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/mas50-a-day-at-elo-2022-10-01/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Astronomy Day,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20221001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000145-1664611200-1664643600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-10-01/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220930T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T125058Z UID:10000041-1664560800-1664575200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at ELO - Celebrate MAS 50th and Apollo 17 DESCRIPTION:  \nPublic Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThis is a bonus Star Party in conjunction with Astronomy Day\, the MAS 50th Anniversary celebration\, and the International “Observe the Moon” night.  The full-size Lunar Lander mock-up will be on display. \n \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-2022-09-30/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220930T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000144-1664524800-1664557200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-09-30/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220930T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220930T030000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20221004T141606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T141627Z UID:10000155-1664503200-1664506800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-3-3/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220929T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011739Z UID:10000012-1664476200-1664485200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - MAS 50 Years Celebration Begins DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: Carroll Iorg – Astronomical League President  Topic: The MAS Turns 50 \nNOTE:  THIS MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 PM \nAdditional Presentation: MAS Historical Timeline by Dave Falkner\, Ron Schmit and Others \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. 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 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 845 3564 1203Passcode: 122066 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-june-2022-2-2022-09-01-2022-09-29/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011739Z UID:10000130-1664438400-1664470800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: TBDTopic: TBD \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. 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 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 875 2398 4523Passcode: 450056 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-june-2022-2-2022-09-01-2022-09-29-2022-12-01/2022-09-29/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220909T130050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T132723Z UID:10000069-1663441200-1663441200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Rescheduled BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing 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! \nIf 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. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \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):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-09-17/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000143-1663401600-1663434000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-09-17/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T132937Z UID:10000072-1662836400-1662850800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session – POSTPONED\nHello all\,\n \nUnfortunately\, both Fri/Sat nights are expected to be totally cloudy.  We’ve decided to reschedule the next Beginner Observing session to next Saturday Sept. 17th at 7:00pm back at Metcalf Field.  Hopefully\, that night will actually be clear.\n \nPlease send me an email if you can make it out that night.  I will send out reminder emails next week as we get closer.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  \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! \nIf 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. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \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):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-09-10/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000017-1662836400-1662850800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing 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! \nIf 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. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \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):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-09-10/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000142-1662192000-1662224400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-09-03/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011738Z UID:10000067-1662058800-1662066000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker: Dennis Conti - AAVSO DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: Dennis Conti – American Association of Variable Star ObserversTopic: Role Amateur Astronomers Have Played in Exoplanet Discoveries \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. 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 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 875 2398 4523Passcode: 450056 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-june-2022-2-2022-09-01/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011739Z UID:10000129-1662019200-1662051600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: TBDTopic: TBD \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. 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 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 875 2398 4523Passcode: 450056 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-june-2022-2-2022-09-01-2022-09-29-2022-12-01/2022-09-01/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220824T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220824T235900 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20210626T042026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T191449Z UID:10000080-1661299200-1661385540@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Northern Nights Star Fest - August 24-29\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center August 24-29\, 2022. \nThe LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. \nWe will have a number of great door prizes\, including some great items donated by Vortex Optics https://vortexoptics.com/ \nRegistration has opened up: $50 participation fee plus a-la-carte meals and various lodging options. The direct registration link is http://longlakecc.campbrainregistration.com/ \nAdditional details of NNSF can be found on the Northern Nights Star Fest event page. \nJoin us for the premier MAS Regional Star Party at our great dark-sky site. \nRegister soon\, as space is limited. \nPreliminary NNSF Agenda (Subject to change at any time)\nWednesday August 24\, 2022\n3:00 pm:  Check in at NorthStar Lodge when you arrive5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall8:00 pm:  If cloudy we will watch online lectures or movie in the lecture hallRest of Evening:  Observe. (No white light!)12:00 am:  Midnight Snack in dining hallThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \n Thursday August 25\, 2022\n11:30 am:  Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Swap Meet at Lecture Hall (Bring your stuff to sell)2:00 pm:  Solar Observing (Get out your solar scopes to share)3:30 pm:  LLCC Keyholder training.  (Part 1) Video in lecture hall5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hallRest of Evening: Observe12:00 am:  Midnight Snack in dining hallThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nFriday August 26\, 2022\n11:30 am:  Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Lecture: James Webb By: Dave Falkner (NASA Solar System Ambassador)Turn in your observing logs for Observing Certificate2:30 pm: Swap Meet at Lecture Hall (Bring your stuff to sell)4:00 pm:  LLCC Keyholder training. (Part 2) Meet at Observatory5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall7:00 pm:  Welcome Message – Door prize give-away – Must be present to win.9:30 pm:  If cloudy Mark Job will show us object live from his observatory in Texas\, if it’s clear there.Rest of Evening: Observe12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nSaturday August 27\, 2022\n11:30 am: Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Lecture: Jerry Jones Topic: ‘Where it All Began (at least in the States\, anyway!)’Turn in your observing logs for Observing Certificate3:00 pm: Guided Naturalist Activities.  Meet at Lecture Hall5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall 7:00 pm: Featured Speaker: Bob King (AKA AstroBob) Topic: “Carnival of Animals\, Gods and Exotica — Origin of the Constellations”9:30 pm:  If cloudy Mark Job will show us object live from his observatory in Texas\, if it’s clear there\, or we can watch a video on the Lecture Hall.Rest of Evening: Observe12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nSunday August 28\, 2022\n11:30 am: Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Open floor to show us your Astrophotography. Show us old or new astrophotography you have done.5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall7:00 pm: Featured Speaker: Bob King (AKA AstroBob)\, Topic: Microquasars – How to Find Black Holes in Our Own BackyardTurn in your observing logs for Observing CertificateIf cloudy we can watch a video on the Lecture HallRest of Evening: Observe12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25”scopes will be available for use. \nMonday August 29\, 2022\n11:30 am: Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm:  Pick up your swap meet stuff\, drop off observing lists.5:30 pm:  Dinner on your own.7:00 pm:  Observe the rest of evening.12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25”scopes will be available for use. \nTuesday August 30\, 2021\n1:00 pm:  Checkout (sweep your room\, pick up garbage)Leave no trace URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/northern-nights-star-fest-august-2022/2022-08-24/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:Northern Nights Star Fest,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LLCCpano.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Long Lake Conservation Center":MAILTO:info@longlakecc.org 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:20220820T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220820T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000141-1660982400-1661014800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-08-20/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220806T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000016-1659814200-1659826800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing 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! \nIf 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. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \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):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-08-06/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T202049Z UID:10000071-1659814200-1659826800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nBSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nUnfortunately\, the weather forecasts have not improved for either tonight or Saturday night. \nSo we’re going to cancel this month’s MAS Beginner Group observing event.  \nWhile Saturday night looks like rain\, tonight was more borderline. It looks like clouds will start to increase right around sunset\, and that we may be clouded out completely by around 11pm. If sunset were two hours earlier\, we likely could have held the event tonight. \nThe next MAS Beginner Group observing session is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 10th\, back at Metcalf Field. \nWe look forward to seeing everybody then! \nBest\, \nSuresh \n  \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! \nIf 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. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \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):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-08-06/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000140-1659772800-1659805200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-08-06/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220804T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T195441Z UID:10000066-1659639600-1659646800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:August Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  \nFeatured Speaker:  MAS AstrophotographersTopic: MAS Members to share photos and brief details \nSynopsis:  Members to share one or two photos of their favorite projects. \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. 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) – NEW Building– NEW Name– Same Location1910 County Road B WestRoseville\, Minnesota 55113 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need to use the following URL: \nZOOM LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 861 1642 1961Passcode: 389222 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-june-2022-2-2022-08-04/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011739Z UID:10000128-1659600000-1659632400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: TBDTopic: TBD \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. 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 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 875 2398 4523Passcode: 450056 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-june-2022-2-2022-09-01-2022-09-29-2022-12-01/2022-08-04/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220808 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220227T225754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T192323Z UID:10000061-1659484800-1659916799@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:LLCC Astronomy Camp DESCRIPTION:Astronomy Camp\n\n\nAugust 3-7\, 2022$400 per camper  |  Ages 10-15\n\n\nThe great outdoors meets outer space! A match made in the heavens. \nExplore the terrestrial world by day\, and stars at night. Are you interested in the Earth and the universe we live in? During Astronomy camp\, you will study how the Earth is influenced by different objects in our solar system and the universe. Learn how telescopes work and set one up to observe objects in one of the darkest skies in Minnesota. Use our 12″ and 10″ Dobsonian telescopes to view the moon\, planets\, and distant objects in space! Learn how to recognize individual stars and the constellations they are a part of and how early navigators used them to find their way. Join us for a night focused camp this summer and explore outside this world! This camp is instructed by Long Lake staff as well as members of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. \nThe Astronomy Camp page on the Long Lake Conservation Center website has registration information. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-astronomy-camp/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/LLCC_astronomy-camp.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Long Lake Conservation Center":MAILTO:info@longlakecc.org 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:20220731T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220519T204747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T013450Z UID:10000076-1659254400-1659276000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:15th Annual Camping With The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:July 29-31\, 2022\nEagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park10775 County Rd 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN \nThe Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 15th Annual Camping With the Stars 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 and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening and include telescopes\, bionoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \n Registration & Check-in\n Registration  \n\nCall the Carver County Park Office at 952-466-5250 to register and reserve your spot.\nUtility Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $113.00\nPrimitive Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $97.00\nGroup Camp Setting in Ball field below the observatory + MAS EVENT Registration $70.00\nDaily Admissions (not camping) to MAS EVENT $10.00/person/day\n\nRegistration fees includeTwo nights of campingGuest wristbands (one per person)Door prize drawing tickets (one per person) \nAll registration fees are for up to 4 people. Extra Person – $10/each for weekend \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing.  \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 29 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Sarah Devine – Exploring with the James Webb Space Telescope \n8:00pm – Brad Nasset – How to find constellations & SkySafari Demo \nSaturday July 30 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Rocket making and launching \n3:00PM – Lindsay Emert – How to make and use a planisphere \n4:00pm – Steve Emert – The Unsung Heroes of Apollo \n5:00pm – Picnic \nGrilled burgers\, hotdogs\, buns and condiments will be served. \n7:00pm – Ron Schmit – “This is BIG!” A zoom out through the cosmos \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nRegistered campers\, bring your door prize tickets in your CWTS information packet. Must be present to win. \n8:30pm –  Raffle prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nThis year we have an 8″ Orion SkyQuest telescope to raffle\, along with astronomy binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books\, etc. \n10:30pm – Ron Schmit – Laser show of the sky \nLive Laser Tour of the Night Sky – (Weather permitting) – Step out to the plaza and get a guided tour of the night sky. Ever wonder how to find the North Star? We’ll show you a neat little trick\, so you’ll find it every time. Want to find the planets in the sky? We’ve got a trick for that\, too! Watch in amazement as we turn the sky into a real live planetarium! If it’s cloudy\, we’ll simulate the sky with the digital projector inside the Hot Spot classroom. \n Sunday July 31 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/15th-annual-camping-with-the-stars/2022-07-31/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/camping-with-the-stars-panoramic.jpg 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:20220730T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220519T204747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T013450Z UID:10000075-1659189600-1659223800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:15th Annual Camping With The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:July 29-31\, 2022\nEagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park10775 County Rd 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN \nThe Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 15th Annual Camping With the Stars 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 and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening and include telescopes\, bionoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \n Registration & Check-in\n Registration  \n\nCall the Carver County Park Office at 952-466-5250 to register and reserve your spot.\nUtility Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $113.00\nPrimitive Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $97.00\nGroup Camp Setting in Ball field below the observatory + MAS EVENT Registration $70.00\nDaily Admissions (not camping) to MAS EVENT $10.00/person/day\n\nRegistration fees includeTwo nights of campingGuest wristbands (one per person)Door prize drawing tickets (one per person) \nAll registration fees are for up to 4 people. Extra Person – $10/each for weekend \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing.  \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 29 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Sarah Devine – Exploring with the James Webb Space Telescope \n8:00pm – Brad Nasset – How to find constellations & SkySafari Demo \nSaturday July 30 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Rocket making and launching \n3:00PM – Lindsay Emert – How to make and use a planisphere \n4:00pm – Steve Emert – The Unsung Heroes of Apollo \n5:00pm – Picnic \nGrilled burgers\, hotdogs\, buns and condiments will be served. \n7:00pm – Ron Schmit – “This is BIG!” A zoom out through the cosmos \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nRegistered campers\, bring your door prize tickets in your CWTS information packet. Must be present to win. \n8:30pm –  Raffle prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nThis year we have an 8″ Orion SkyQuest telescope to raffle\, along with astronomy binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books\, etc. \n10:30pm – Ron Schmit – Laser show of the sky \nLive Laser Tour of the Night Sky – (Weather permitting) – Step out to the plaza and get a guided tour of the night sky. Ever wonder how to find the North Star? We’ll show you a neat little trick\, so you’ll find it every time. Want to find the planets in the sky? We’ve got a trick for that\, too! Watch in amazement as we turn the sky into a real live planetarium! If it’s cloudy\, we’ll simulate the sky with the digital projector inside the Hot Spot classroom. \n Sunday July 31 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/15th-annual-camping-with-the-stars/2022-07-30/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/camping-with-the-stars-panoramic.jpg 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:20220729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220729T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220519T204747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T013450Z UID:10000074-1659121200-1659137400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:15th Annual Camping With The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:July 29-31\, 2022\nEagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park10775 County Rd 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN \nThe Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 15th Annual Camping With the Stars 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 and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening and include telescopes\, bionoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \n Registration & Check-in\n Registration  \n\nCall the Carver County Park Office at 952-466-5250 to register and reserve your spot.\nUtility Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $113.00\nPrimitive Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $97.00\nGroup Camp Setting in Ball field below the observatory + MAS EVENT Registration $70.00\nDaily Admissions (not camping) to MAS EVENT $10.00/person/day\n\nRegistration fees includeTwo nights of campingGuest wristbands (one per person)Door prize drawing tickets (one per person) \nAll registration fees are for up to 4 people. Extra Person – $10/each for weekend \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing.  \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 29 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Sarah Devine – Exploring with the James Webb Space Telescope \n8:00pm – Brad Nasset – How to find constellations & SkySafari Demo \nSaturday July 30 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Rocket making and launching \n3:00PM – Lindsay Emert – How to make and use a planisphere \n4:00pm – Steve Emert – The Unsung Heroes of Apollo \n5:00pm – Picnic \nGrilled burgers\, hotdogs\, buns and condiments will be served. \n7:00pm – Ron Schmit – “This is BIG!” A zoom out through the cosmos \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nRegistered campers\, bring your door prize tickets in your CWTS information packet. Must be present to win. \n8:30pm –  Raffle prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nThis year we have an 8″ Orion SkyQuest telescope to raffle\, along with astronomy binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books\, etc. \n10:30pm – Ron Schmit – Laser show of the sky \nLive Laser Tour of the Night Sky – (Weather permitting) – Step out to the plaza and get a guided tour of the night sky. Ever wonder how to find the North Star? We’ll show you a neat little trick\, so you’ll find it every time. Want to find the planets in the sky? We’ve got a trick for that\, too! Watch in amazement as we turn the sky into a real live planetarium! If it’s cloudy\, we’ll simulate the sky with the digital projector inside the Hot Spot classroom. \n Sunday July 31 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/15th-annual-camping-with-the-stars/2022-07-29/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/camping-with-the-stars-panoramic.jpg 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:20220716T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000139-1657958400-1657990800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-07-16/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220709T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000015-1657396800-1657409400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing 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! \nIf 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. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \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):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-07-09/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011738Z UID:10000065-1657220400-1657227600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:July Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker: Bob King DESCRIPTION:835 1710 7353The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  \nFeatured Speaker: Bob King – AstroBobTopic: Finding Fun and Insight in Naked-eye Astronomy \nSynopsis: You don’t need a telescope to explore the underpinnings of the universe. A pair of eyes will do. Bob share some of his favorite recent projects and discoveries made without a telescope. \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE: Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. 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) – NEW Building– NEW Name– Same Location1910 County Road B WestRoseville\, Minnesota 55113 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need to use the following URL: \nZoom Link \nYou can hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 835 1710 7353Passcode: 634396 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-june-2022-2-2022-07-07/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220707T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011739Z UID:10000127-1657180800-1657213200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: TBDTopic: TBD \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. 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 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 875 2398 4523Passcode: 450056 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-june-2022-2-2022-09-01-2022-09-29-2022-12-01/2022-07-07/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000138-1655539200-1655571600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-06-18/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000014-1654977600-1654990200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing 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! \nIf 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. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \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):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-06-11/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T161816Z UID:10000019-1654977600-1654990200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nTHIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER FORECASTS\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! \nIf 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. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \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):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-06-11/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220525T132129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T132132Z UID:10000077-1654974000-1654988400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Astrophotography Meetup at ELO DESCRIPTION:A meetup for astrophotographers will be held Saturday\, June 11 at the Eagle Lake Observatory. The meetup starts at the observatory at 7:00 pm with a 5:00 pm supper (place TBD). We will look at any rigs that people bring out\, solve problems\, and talk about all things astrophotography \nCome on out if you are interested in astrophotography and: \n\nHave no equipment\nHave a camera and a tripod\nHave a telescope/camera rig and need some help or suggestions\nHave a working rig and are willing to set it up\, talk about it\, and give a demonstration\n\nWe’ll still meet if it’s rainy or cloudy\, but not if stormy (watch email for any cancellation). If you have any questions\, contact Doug Neverman. \nMoonrise: 17:55Sunset: 21:01Twi C: 21:38Twi N: 22:26Twi A: 23:30Moonset: 3:53Twi A: 3.00 URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/astrophotography-meetup-at-elo/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ELO2lg.jpg 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:20220604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000137-1654329600-1654362000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-06-04/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220602T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T195441Z UID:10000064-1654196400-1654203600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:June Monthly & Business Meeting - Featured Speaker: Larry Rudnick Ph.D. DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker: Lawrence “Larry” Rudnick – Minnesota Institute of Astro PhysicsTopic: On the way to a square kilometer of collecting area – early SKA Pathfinder results \nSynopsis:  TBD \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. Registration will be required – see below.  After the Business Meeting\, we will have the regular Monthly program. \nFor the June Meeting registration is required.  We will be voting on the new bylaws and charter.  Prizes will be awarded for participation in voting (Astronomy gift certificates\, coupons to astrophotography workshops\, subscriptions to IP4AP\, Starry Night\, Sky Safari and more!) \n  \n  \nPlease follow the instructions below. Register in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvc–gpzIjGNTnP1C8rkPC36QRosqrE6-A \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Please use the link included in the email to access the meeting.  Thank you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center    (formerly the Fairview Community Center) – NEW Building– NEW Name– Same Location1910 County Road B WestRoseville\, Minnesota 55113 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZoom Link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvc–gpzIjGNTnP1C8rkPC36QRosqrE6-A \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 832 4689 9920Passcode: 138479 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-june-2022-2/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000136-1653120000-1653152400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-05-21/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220515T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220516T013000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220207T041216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220515T014753Z UID:10000045-1652646600-1652664600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Total Lunar Eclipse - Special Public Star Party DESCRIPTION:Special Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory – Total Lunar Eclipse.\n\nPlease join us for this special celestial event – Total Lunar Eclipse.  While this can be view from many locations we invite you to come out to Eagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Park in Norwood/Young America. Even though this is a visual event\, you might want to bring along binoculars or your own telescope;  but you are welcome take a look through our telescopes as well. \nDetails for Sun. May 15th Total Lunar Eclipse: \n\n \nMoonrise is at 8:23pm CT\nPenumbral Eclipse Begins:  8:32pm CT\nPartial Phase Begins:          9:28pm\nTotal Phase Begins:           10:29pm\nMax. Eclipse:                      11:11pm\nTotal Phase Ends:              11:54pm\nPartial Phase Ends:           12:55am\nPenumbral Phase Ends:      1:50am\n \nFor more information about the eclipse\, see here:  https://www.space.com/total-lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-coming-may-2022 URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/total-lunar-eclipse-special-public-star-party/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20220515T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T223000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220418T005502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220515T015148Z UID:10000073-1652643000-1652653800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Lunar Eclipse Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this special celestial event – Total Lunar Eclipse. \nDetails for Sun. May 15th Total Lunar Eclipse: \n\n \nMoonrise is at 8:23pm CT (declination -19°36′ / azimuth 117°39′)\nPenumbral Eclipse Begins:  8:32pm CT\nPartial Phase Begins:          9:28pm\nTotal Phase Begins:           10:29pm\nMax. Eclipse:                      11:11pm\nTotal Phase Ends:              11:54pm\nPartial Phase Ends:           12:55am\nPenumbral Phase Ends:      1:50am  \n \nThis is about as good timing as we can have for a lunar eclipse prior to a workday!!\n \nFor more information about the eclipse\, see here:  https://www.space.com/total-lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-coming-may-2022\n \nEveryone is invited\, there is no charge to attend and kids are welcome!  Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Also\, bring a few extra clothing layers in case temps dip at night. We will have telescopes on hand for people to look thru\, but if you have a telescope or binoculars\, bring them too!\nThe event is cancelled if cloudy. \nMetcalf Field information. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-lunar-eclipse-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/moon-sky-shot-scaled.jpeg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20210428T200020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T174221Z UID:10000005-1651928400-1651960800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Spring Astronomy Day 2022 DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 7\, 2022\nEagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park10775 County Rd 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN \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. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with tours of the night sky and of course stargazing. \nSchedule of Events – Subject to Change\nSaturday May 7\, 2022\nThe observatory will open at 1:00 pm for some solar viewing as well as other bright daytime objects.In the evening we’ll have 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. \nScheduled Speakers\n3:00 \nSpeaker: Sarah DevineTopic: “Too Hot to Touch?The Sun is the star we know most about\, but it is still a tangled mystery in many ways. Facing brutal heat and extreme conditions\, the Parker Solar Probe will be performing its 12th perihelion flyby of the Sun this June. What have we learned so far mid-way through the mission and what more do we hope to learn in the coming years about our parent star?” \n4:00 \nSpeaker: Colin KilbaneTopic: Come get excited about science! Colin Kilbane\, Science teacher and senior Mad Scientist for Mad Science of Minnesota will give you the chance to participate in some serious science fun. Catch cloud filled bubbles\, watch colorful chemical reactions and we may even launch a rocket! This interactive show is fun for kids of all ages!5:00 \nDinner Break \n7:00 \nSpeaker: Dave Falkner\, MAS member and NASA Solar System AmbassadorTopic: The James Webb Space Telescope – A New Era in AstronomyOn December 25\, 2021\, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was launched into space. Touted as the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)\, Dave will explain how the JWST has capabilities beyond the HST which will allow astronomers to not only look into star forming regions and explore exoplanets\, but allow us to look back to the very beginning of the universe! \n8:00Door Prize Drawing: Astronomy books\, MAS merchandise\, binoculars & telescope given away. Must be present to win. \n9:30Tour of the Sky on the Plaza: We will conduct a laser pointer tour of the constellations from the plaza in front of the Onan Observatory. (If it is cloudy there will be a presentation in the classroom) \nEvening ActivitiesThe evening will continue with viewing through our array of telescopes. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/spring-astronomy-day-2022/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/astronomy-day-logo-sm.png 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:20220506T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000013-1651865400-1651878000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing 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! \nIf 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. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \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):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-05-06/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220505T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T195441Z UID:10000063-1651777200-1651777200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:May 2022 Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker: Chuck Allen of the AL DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM meeting for May 2022.  \nFeatured Speaker:  Chuck AllenTopic: Cosmic Horizons \nSynopsis:  This presentation focuses on the limits on how far we can see imposed by (1) planetary curvature\, (2) photo-sensitivity of the human eye with or without optical aid\, and (3) cosmic horizons imposed by the speed of light in an expanding universe \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. 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) – NEW Building– NEW Name– Same Location1910 County Road B WestRoseville\, Minnesota 55113 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZoom Link TBD \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: xxxxxPasscode: xxxxx \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-may-2022/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000135-1650700800-1650733200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-04-23/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000134-1649491200-1649523600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-04-09/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011738Z UID:10000062-1649358000-1649358000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS April 2022 Hybrid Monthly Meeting with Featured Speaker Nancy Atkinson DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be returning to in person meeting for the January meeting. Note that COVID protocols are in place. Masks are to be worn by everyone. \nFeatured Speaker:   Nancy Atkinson – Topic: Incredible Stories From Space \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center    (formerly the Fairview Community Center) – NEW Building– NEW Name– Same Location1910 County Road B WestRoseville\, Minnesota 55113 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89989611530?pwd=Vmk0YTgyaUh0cG9BeE9vR0NCLzUwUT09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 899 8961 1530Passcode: 834616 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-with-featured-speaker-nancy-atkinson/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000133-1648281600-1648314000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-03-26/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220312T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000132-1647072000-1647104400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-03-12/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220305T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000024-1646506800-1646517600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually\, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day\, Fall Astronomy Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic 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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-03-05/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg 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:20220203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211228T034432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011737Z UID:10000022-1643914800-1643922000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Virtual ZOOM Monthly Meeting - February 2022 DESCRIPTION:This will be again a virtual ZOOM meeting. \nFeatured Speaker:  Chuck Allen – The Astronomical LeagueTopic: The James Webb Space Telescope \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81557456602?pwd=OFN0T1NOKzViQlZyWkJCaCszVjR3dz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 815 5745 6602Passcode: 808586 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-fubruary-2022-2/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211228T034432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011738Z UID:10000023-1642856400-1642863600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Beginner's Group Virtual Presentation - January 2022 DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Jerry JonesTopic: Organizing your observing evenings with – and without – A.L. Observing Projects \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89162001978?pwd=bWU3UUJ2UGtWVW1GK3d6RW0yd1NsZz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: Passcode:  \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-bsig-virtual-january-2022/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAS_BSIG_virtual.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20211228T034432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011737Z UID:10000021-1641495600-1641502800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting - January 2022 DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be returning to in person meeting for the January meeting. Note that COVID protocols are in place. Masks are to be worn by everyone. \nFeatured Speaker:   Professor Evan Skillman – Minnesota Institute of AstrophysicsTopic: TBD \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center    (formerly the Fairview Community Center) – NEW Building– NEW Name– Same Location1910 County Road B WestRoseville\, Minnesota 55113 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83230598121?pwd=cWQyUUdVU3VBd09qeENsWitqSjJpdz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 832 3059 8121Passcode: 104446 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-january-2022/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20210826T030700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011651Z UID:10000020-1633633200-1633640400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Virtual Monthly Meeting October 2021 - Featuring Ron Schmit DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be help online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85142634726?pwd=RXdXV1BWNFo0dlZvY0xsRkZYUHZVdz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 851 4263 4726Passcode: 024336 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virtual-monthly-meeting-september-2021-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MAS-General-Meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210903T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210903T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20210826T030700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011643Z UID:10000085-1630695600-1630702800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Virtual Monthly Meeting September 2021 DESCRIPTION:Virtual Monthly Meeting\nFeatured Speaker: Keith Olive – Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics​ \nTopic: “A Brief History of the Universe – From the Big Bang Until Today” \n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \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 This meeting will be help online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82437115786?pwd=dC9QcktNWjJyQjc0akx3blFNbFk5Zz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 824 3711 5786Passcode: 178760 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virtual-monthly-meeting-september-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MAS-General-Meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20210626T042026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T190413Z UID:10000079-1630483200-1630947600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Northern Nights Star Fest - September 1-6 DESCRIPTION:Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center September 1-6\, 2021. \nThe LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. Our Featured Speaker will be Bob King on Saturday September 4th. \nWe will have a number of great door prizes\, including some great items donated by Vortex Optics https://vortexoptics.com/ \nIn addition to the prizes\, we will hold a swap-meet\, have a challenging observing list\, and offer great views through our 25″ and 30″ Obsession telescopes! \nRegistration has opened up: $50 participation fee plus a-la-carte meals and various lodging options. The direct registration link is https://www.longlakecc.org/star-party-registration \nDetails of NNSF can be found on the event page: http://www.mnastro.org/northern-nights-star-fest/ \nJoin us for the premier MAS Regional Star Party at our great dark-sky site. \nRegister soon\, as space is limited. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/northern-nights-star-fest-september-1-6/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LLCCpano.jpg 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:20210805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20210708T040255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T045623Z UID:10000002-1628190000-1628197200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Virtual Monthly Meeting August 2021 DESCRIPTION:Virtual Monthly Meeting\nFeatured Speaker: TBD \nTopic: TBD \n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This meeting will be help online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nLINK TBD \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: TBDPasscode: TBD \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virtual-monthly-meeting-august-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094917 CREATED:20210715T165840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T170454Z UID:10000003-1627156800-1627169400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginners Group Observing Session DESCRIPTION:The Beginners Special Interest Group (B-SIG) will be having a star party at the Metcalf Observing Field on July 24th beginning at 8:00 pm. \nCome on out to learn about the night sky and how to find and observe objects. Bring your own telescope or have a look through one of the MAS volunteer scopes. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThe event is cancelled if cloudy. \nFor information on the Metcalf Field including directions\, visit the observatory webpage HERE \nNOTICE: Please review the Public Event Rules HERE\, before attending any MAS event. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-group-observing-session/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR