The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! MAS Monthly Meeting – 2024 Eclipse Pictures 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 […]
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 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. Saturday is the primary night, with Friday being the […]
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 […]
Because of weather, we have CANCELLED this event. The next scheduled beginner observing session will be on Saturday July 27 at 8:00pm, back at Metcalf Field. Hope to see you there! 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 […]
Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck Time: 7:00 PM Title: Exploding stars! Summary: Never seen an exploding star? This year, you have a chance! T. Coronae Borealis, predicted to erupt soon, is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s a recurrent nova, and people around the world will be able to see it themselves. Why does this happen, and when? […]
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 […]
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: Valts Treibergs – MAS Topic: The University Of Minnesota Students’ Practice Observatory – The Discovery, History, and Preservation of Its Equipment COVID-19 PROTOCOL: Masks are welcome, but not required at the […]
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 […]
The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the Annual Camping With the Stars 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 and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening […]
7:00 PM: Laura Hammerbeck, NASA Solar System Ambassador - Exploding Stars! Summary: Never seen an exploding star? This year, you have a chance! T. Coronae Borealis, predicted to erupt soon, is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s a recurrent nova, and people around the world will be able to see it themselves. Why does this happen, and […]
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 […]