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MAS April 2022 Hybrid Monthly Meeting with Featured Speaker Nancy Atkinson

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

The MAS will be returning to in person meeting for the January meeting. Note that COVID protocols are in place. Masks are to be worn by everyone. Featured Speaker:   Nancy Atkinson - Topic: Incredible Stories From Space Meeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center    (formerly the Fairview Community Center) - NEW Building- NEW Name- Same Location1910 County […]

Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

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

Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day, Fall Astronomy […]

Event Series MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend

MAS LLCC Star Party 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 […]

Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

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

Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day, Fall Astronomy […]

Event Series MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend

MAS LLCC Star Party 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 […]

Virgo Venture

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

VIRGO VENTURE The MAS ”Virgo Venture” is an star party dedicated to observing many of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. The Virgo Cluster is a cluster of galaxies in the constellation Virgo comprising approximately 1300 (and possibly up to 2000) member galaxies The cluster forms the heart of the larger Virgo Supercluster, of […]

May 2022 Monthly Meeting – Featured Speaker: Chuck Allen of the AL

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 meeting for May 2022.  Featured Speaker:  Chuck AllenTopic: Cosmic Horizons Synopsis:  This presentation focuses on the limits on how far we can see imposed by (1) planetary curvature, (2) photo-sensitivity of the human eye with or without optical aid, and (3) cosmic horizons imposed by […]

Event Series Beginner’s Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field

Beginner’s Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field

Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

BSIG Beginner's Special Interest Group Observing Session MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend -- everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. […]

Spring Astronomy Day 2022

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

Saturday May 7, 2022 Eagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park10775 County Rd 33, Norwood Young America, MN 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 […]

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BSIG Lunar Eclipse Observing Session at Metcalf Field

Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

Please join us for this special celestial event - Total Lunar Eclipse. Details for Sun. May 15th Total Lunar Eclipse:   Moonrise is at 8:23pm CT (declination -19°36' / azimuth 117°39') Penumbral Eclipse Begins:  8:32pm CT Partial Phase Begins:          9:28pm Total Phase Begins:           10:29pm Max. Eclipse:  […]

Total Lunar Eclipse – Special Public Star Party

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

Special Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory - Total Lunar Eclipse. Please join us for this special celestial event - Total Lunar Eclipse.  While this can be view from many locations we invite you to come out to Eagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Park in Norwood/Young America. Even though this is a […]

Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

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

Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day, Fall Astronomy […]