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  • Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – International Observe The Moon Night

    Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory
    Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

    7:00 pm: Featured Speaker - Laura Hammerbeck Title: International Observe the Moon Night 2024 - A partnered event for Bell Museum's Statewide Star Party event. Summary: 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. […]

    Free

  • BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field – Friday 9/20 !

    BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Due to poor weather on 9/14, we have rescheduled this event to Friday 9/20.   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 […]

    Free

  • LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend

    LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
    Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, United States

    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 Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker John Fisher

    Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory
    Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

    7:00 pm Featured Speaker: John Fisher, MAS Member Title: What Are Stars Made Of?    Summary: 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 […]

    Free

  • MAS Monthly Meeting – Prof. Terry Jones (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)

    MAS Monthly Meeting
    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. Terry Jones (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics) Topic: The DART Mission, Polarimetry of Asteroids, and Amateur Telescopes COVID-19 PROTOCOL:  Masks are welcome, but not required at the Monthly Meeting.  Reminder […]

  • LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend

    LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
    Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, United States

    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 […]

  • Messier Marathon objects

    Mini Messier Marathon 2024

    Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States +1 more

    MESSIER MARATHON A Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters). The first MAS Messier Marathon was held […]

  • Astronomy Day – Fall 2024

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

    Saturday October 12, 2024 The 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 […]

    Free

  • 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. […]

  • BSIG Observing Session at Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields

    BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field
    Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields at Belwin Conservancy 15601 Hudson Road North, Lakeland, MN, United States

    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!   We hope you can make it! This session will be held at the […]

    Free

  • LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend

    LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend
    Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, United States

    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 Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker: Trena Johnson

    Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory
    Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

    7:00 pm Featured Speaker: Trena Johnson, MAS President   Title: NASA Psyche Mission     Summary: 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 […]

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