Event Series MAS Monthly Meeting

MAS Monthly Meeting – Prof. Michael Coughlin (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)

Virtual Meeting Using Zoom

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! Featured Speaker: Prof. Michael Coughlin (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics) Topic: Gravitational Waves Meeting Location: Online Only using ZOOMThe hybrid meetings will be recorded on […]

New Member Orientation

Ramsey County Library - Maplewood 3025 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood, United States

​Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Any 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, […]

BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation – Featuring Ron Schmit

Virtual Meeting Using Zoom

 The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker:   Ron SchmitTopic: Learning About Stellarium Synopsis: Advances 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 […]

Free
Event Series Public Star Party at Cedar Creek

Public Star Party at Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718, Bethel, MN, United States

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. […]

Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker Tanya Melnik

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

7:00 pm - featured Speaker: Tanya Melnik - Northern Lights! Summary: 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 […]

Free

Event Series MAS Monthly Meeting

MAS Monthly Meeting – BOARD ELECTIONS – Featured Speaker Dr. Vanessa Bailey (NASA – Jet Propulsion Laboratory)

MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center 1910 County Road B West, Roseville, MN, United States

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 […]

Planets in the Park

Pershing Field Park 3523 W 48th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

“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, Dec 6, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMPershing Field Park, 3523 W 48th Street Arrive on time if you want to see […]

BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation – Globular Clusters: Why They Are So Cool!

Virtual Meeting Using Zoom

 The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker:   Claire WeaverlingTopic: Globular Clusters: Why They Are So Cool! Synopsis:  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 […]

Free

Event Series 2025 MAS Monthly Meeting

2025 MAS Monthly Meeting – Featured Speaker Dave Falkner

MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center 1910 County Road B West, Roseville, MN, United States

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: Dave Falkner Topic: Cosmic Distance Ladder COVID-19 PROTOCOL:  Masks are welcome, but not required at the Monthly Meeting.  Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who […]

BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation – Auroras – Featuring Bob King

Virtual Meeting Using Zoom

 The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM. Featured Speaker:   Bob KingTopic: “Understanding, Forecasting and Photographing the Northern Lights” Synopsis: 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... Bob King is a fellow MAS member […]

Free

Event Series 2025 MAS Monthly Meeting

2025 MAS Monthly Meeting – Featuring Prof. Steven Spangler

MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center 1910 County Road B West, Roseville, MN, United States

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. Steven Spangler (University of Iowa) Topic: Where Do Stars Come From? COVID-19 PROTOCOL:  Masks are welcome, but not required at the Monthly Meeting.  Reminder if you are feeling ill […]

BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation – Return to the Moon – The NASA Artemis Program – Featuring Dave Falkner

Virtual Meeting Using Zoom

 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 […]

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