The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM. Featured Speaker: Dave Falkner - NASA AmbassadorTopic: Return to the Moon – The NASA Artemis Program Synopsis: "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 […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! This will be a MAS Business meeting and we will be reviewing and voting on the 2025 Budget. A 10% Quorum of total members (or a minimum 50 members) is required. Registration […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM. Featured Speaker: Tom FieldTopic: An Introduction to Astronomical Spectroscopy Synopsis: 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 […]
Come view the Total Lunar Eclipse with MAS. This event is cancelled if cloudy. During 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 […]
Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday mornings a few times per year. Any new (or old) members, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday - Kaposia Library 131 7th Avenue North South St. Paul, MN 55075 In this […]
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Tim Carlson Topic: NASA Juno Mission to Jupiter For 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 […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Prof. Roberta M. Humphreys (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics) Topic: Fun With Supergiants Professor Humpreys is a Herschel Medal recipient the Royal Astronomical Society for Observational Astrophysics COVID-19 PROTOCOL: Masks are […]
“Planets in the Park” * FAMILY FRIENDLY, ALL AGES *>>>On Facebook: Planets in the Park<<< Three Planets and six Moons! Visible thru a telescope from the city. Only mildly affected by light pollution. Friday, April 4, 8:300 PM to 10:00 PMPershing Field Park, 3523 W 48th Street Clear or CloudyCancelled if snowing or stormyDRESS WARMLY!!!!! […]
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Doug Neverman Title: Observing 101 Summary: 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 […]
Public Star Party at Cedar Creek Come and learn more about the night skies. Each star party starts with a brief presentation about astronomy. A number of telescopes will be available for night sky viewing after the program, weather dependent. NOTE: You do not need a telescope to attend, and the the cost is free. […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM. Featured Speaker: Jerry Jones - MAS Astronomical League CoordinatorTopic: AL Observing Programs Synopsis: TBD This 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 Meeting ID: 883 9058 […]
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Dave Falkner – MAS Member and NASA Solar System Ambassador Title: The Planets Through the Eyes of Robots Summary: 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 […]