• ELO Public Star Party – Featured Speaker: Tim Carlson

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

    7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TIM CARLSON Topic: The NASA Dragonfly Mission    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 […]

  • 2026 MAS Monthly Meeting – Featured Speaker: Chuck Allen

    2025 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: Chuck Allen - Astronomical League President Topic: The Home Galaxy Starting with the sun’s plunge through the Local Fluff, this program examines the Milky Way Galaxy from the inside out. […]

  • 2026 LLCC Member Observing Weekend

    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 […]

  • 2026 New Member Orientation Meeting

    Robert Trail Library (Rosemount) 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN, United States

    ​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, April 11, 2026 Robert Trail Library14395 S Robert TrailRosemount, MM 55068 In this approximately […]

  • ELO Public Star Party

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

    7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck Topic: Novae, supernovae, kilonovae, oh my! 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 […]

  • 2026 LLCC Member Observing Weekend – CANCELLED – NO LODGING AVAILABLE

    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 […]

  • Virgo Venture 2026

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

    Virgo Venture The MAS ”Virgo Venture” is a star party dedicated to observing many of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. The Venture is scheduled for the new moon weekend, usually one month after the Messier Marathon, when Virgo is in a prime viewing position. Friday is the primary night, with Saturday being the […]

  • Cedar Creek Public Star Party

    Cedar Creek Public Star Party
    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. […]

  • Planets in the Park – Urban Family Star Party

    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<<< Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:00 PM to 9:30 PMPershing Field Park, 3523 W 48th Street SW Minneapolis All Ages, Clear or Cloudy AT NIGHT, Pershing Park is Quiet, Friendly, Comfortable, Conversational, Accessible, Dark Enough for the Moon and Planets, Not […]

  • 2026 Spring Astronomy Day

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

    Saturday April 25, 2025 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 […]

  • 2026 BSIG Observing Session

    2026 BSIG Observing Session
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, 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! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no […]