Notice: Unfortunately, we are calling the Messier Marathon OFF for Friday 4/21. We will post here if Saturday is a go, but it is not looking likely. - Jerry JonesMESSIER 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 […]
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 […]
Spring Constellations - April 2023 Star Party Program Come and learn more about the night skies in Spring. Minnesota Astronomical Society members will walk you through the April skies. After the short presentation, a number of telescopes will be available for night sky viewing after the program, weather dependent. NOTE: You do not need a […]
Saturday April 29, 2023 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 […]
NOTICE: DUE TO POOR WEATHER, WE ARE CANCELLING THIS 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 […]
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 IowaTopic: Venus: Earth's Twin(?) There are eight major planets that orbit the Sun, but none of them are very similar to the Earth. In […]
Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday May 6. Any new (or old) members, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday May 6 in the Community meeting room of the Ramsey County Public Library in Roseville, located at 2180 […]
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 […]
May 2023 Star Party Program 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. The primary scheduled star party typically is […]
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 […]
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. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]
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. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]