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  • Public Solar Viewing and Evening 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 Solar Viewing Party 1-3 pm Astronomical Society Members will use special telescopes and telescope filters for safe solar viewing. (NOTE: Looking directly at the sun without specialized equipment and filters can cause permanent eye damage) Optional FREE Craft Activity for Families: The program will provide an optional craft activity for children and families highlighting […]

  • Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker Laura Hammerbeck

    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 - Two Years of Webb Summary: The James Webb Space Telescope has been in operation for 2 years, thrilling us with stunning images and breakthrough astronomy. Learn how JWST’s groundbreaking technologies have shaped our understanding of the universe, and take a look back through time to the earliest light […]

    Free

  • BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field

    BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field
    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 charge […]

    Free

  • Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker: Merle Hiltner

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

    Featured Speaker: Merle HiltnerTime: 7:00 PMTitle: Astronomy 101Summary: Ever wonder how telescopes work, what's a Blue moon, a Super moon or why isn't Pluto a planet. I'll explain these and more questions you have about astronomy. The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at […]

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  • Northern Nights Star Fest 2024 at LLCC

    Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, United States

    Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center August 28 - September 2 2024. The LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. Registration is CLOSED Additional details of NNSF can be found on the Northern Nights Star Fest event page. Join us for the premier MAS Regional […]

  • MAS Monthly Meeting – 5th Annual Members Astrophotography (Part 2)

    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! 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 has been ill, PLEASE STAY HOME!! Meeting Location:AŊPÉTU […]

  • 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

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

    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 […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

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