Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Any 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 , […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker: Dave FalknerTopic: "Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon and What We Have Discovered" Synopsis: The 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 […]
he MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Chuck Allen (Astronomical League) Topic: Andromeda! Chuck Allen will present our March program on the Andromeda Galaxy. The program covers Andromeda's remarkable historical role in expanding our universe beyond the […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
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. […]
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! The Minnesota […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker: Ahmed RedaTopic: The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy - Part 2 Synopsis: 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 […]
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: John Fisher Topic: What Are Stars Made Of? Summary: 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. The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately […]
Meeting Location: Online OnlyThe hybrid meetings will be recorded on ZOOM, and post-edited for publication after a few days on the MAS YouTube Channel. This meeting will be held online using Zoom using the following URL: Zoom LINK You can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. […]
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. Here is a list of other organizations and links to their viewing events of the partial eclipse visible locally: Eclipse at the Bell Museum Science Museum of […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
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 […]