BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Astronomical Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Minnesota Astronomical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnastro.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Astronomical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000135-1650700800-1650733200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic 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 Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic star parties are open to all\, but please review the Star Party Guidelines if you have not been to a public event before. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nEagle Lake Observatory44.8103 -93.9397 \nMerle Hiltner onaninfo@mnastro.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to make an inquiry about our Public Star Parties at ELO. \n\n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n ELO Event date (required): \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-04-23/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg GEO:44.8103;-93.9397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33 Norwood Young America MN 55397 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10775 County Road 33:geo:-93.9397,44.8103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000048-1650646800-1650805200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike 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: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\,can be found on the LLCC page. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-llcc-star-party-weekend/2022-04-22/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LLCCpano.jpg GEO:46.647;-93.465 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000134-1649491200-1649523600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic 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 Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic star parties are open to all\, but please review the Star Party Guidelines if you have not been to a public event before. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nEagle Lake Observatory44.8103 -93.9397 \nMerle Hiltner onaninfo@mnastro.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to make an inquiry about our Public Star Parties at ELO. \n\n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n ELO Event date (required): \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-04-09/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg GEO:44.8103;-93.9397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33 Norwood Young America MN 55397 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10775 County Road 33:geo:-93.9397,44.8103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011738Z UID:10000062-1649358000-1649358000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS April 2022 Hybrid Monthly Meeting with Featured Speaker Nancy Atkinson DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured Speaker:   Nancy Atkinson – Topic: Incredible Stories From Space \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center    (formerly the Fairview Community Center) – NEW Building– NEW Name– Same Location1910 County Road B WestRoseville\, Minnesota 55113 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89989611530?pwd=Vmk0YTgyaUh0cG9BeE9vR0NCLzUwUT09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 899 8961 1530Passcode: 834616 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-with-featured-speaker-nancy-atkinson/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220401T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T063000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20220202T042001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220320T200246Z UID:10000043-1648846800-1648881000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Messier Marathon DESCRIPTION:MESSIER MARATHON\nA Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters). \nThe first MAS Messier Marathon was held on March 13\, 1999 (Apr Gemini\, pg 4)\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The marathon is scheduled for the new moon weekend nearest the spring equinox with Friday being the primary night\, and Saturday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the marathon is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/messier-marathon-2/ LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/messier-marathon.jpeg GEO:44.1971;-92.8623 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220401T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000047-1648832400-1648990800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike 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: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\,can be found on the LLCC page. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-llcc-star-party-weekend/2022-04-01/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LLCCpano.jpg GEO:46.647;-93.465 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000133-1648281600-1648314000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic 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 Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic star parties are open to all\, but please review the Star Party Guidelines if you have not been to a public event before. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nEagle Lake Observatory44.8103 -93.9397 \nMerle Hiltner onaninfo@mnastro.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to make an inquiry about our Public Star Parties at ELO. \n\n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n ELO Event date (required): \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-03-26/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg GEO:44.8103;-93.9397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33 Norwood Young America MN 55397 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10775 County Road 33:geo:-93.9397,44.8103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220325T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000046-1648227600-1648386000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike 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: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\,can be found on the LLCC page. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-llcc-star-party-weekend/2022-03-25/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LLCCpano.jpg GEO:46.647;-93.465 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000132-1647072000-1647104400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic 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 Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic star parties are open to all\, but please review the Star Party Guidelines if you have not been to a public event before. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nEagle Lake Observatory44.8103 -93.9397 \nMerle Hiltner onaninfo@mnastro.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to make an inquiry about our Public Star Parties at ELO. \n\n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n ELO Event date (required): \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-03-12/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg GEO:44.8103;-93.9397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33 Norwood Young America MN 55397 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10775 County Road 33:geo:-93.9397,44.8103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220305T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000024-1646506800-1646517600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. \nThe Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory\, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. \nPublic 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 Day and our annual Camping with the Stars event. Additionally\, we may schedule a “special event” throughout the year for a rare astronomical event such as an eclipse\, conjunction\, transit or meteor shower. \nPublic star parties are open to all\, but please review the Star Party Guidelines if you have not been to a public event before. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nEagle Lake Observatory44.8103 -93.9397 \nMerle Hiltner onaninfo@mnastro.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to make an inquiry about our Public Star Parties at ELO. \n\n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n ELO Event date (required): \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory/2022-03-05/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ELO-pano_4552.2-scaled.jpg GEO:44.8103;-93.9397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33 Norwood Young America MN 55397 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10775 County Road 33:geo:-93.9397,44.8103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220305T063000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20220202T042001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T031727Z UID:10000042-1646427600-1646461800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Messier Marathon DESCRIPTION:MESSIER MARATHON\nA Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters). \nThe first MAS Messier Marathon was held on March 13\, 1999 (Apr Gemini\, pg 4)\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The marathon is scheduled for the new moon weekend nearest the spring equinox with Friday being the primary night\, and Saturday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the marathon is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page or Forum for the latest information regarding the star party status. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/messier-marathon/ LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/messier-marathon.jpeg GEO:44.1971;-92.8623 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20211228T034432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011737Z UID:10000022-1643914800-1643922000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Virtual ZOOM Monthly Meeting - February 2022 DESCRIPTION:This will be again a virtual ZOOM meeting. \nFeatured Speaker:  Chuck Allen – The Astronomical LeagueTopic: The James Webb Space Telescope \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81557456602?pwd=OFN0T1NOKzViQlZyWkJCaCszVjR3dz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 815 5745 6602Passcode: 808586 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-fubruary-2022-2/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/zoom-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20211228T034432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011738Z UID:10000023-1642856400-1642863600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Beginner's Group Virtual Presentation - January 2022 DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Jerry JonesTopic: Organizing your observing evenings with – and without – A.L. Observing Projects \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89162001978?pwd=bWU3UUJ2UGtWVW1GK3d6RW0yd1NsZz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: Passcode:  \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-bsig-virtual-january-2022/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAS_BSIG_virtual.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20211228T034432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011737Z UID:10000021-1641495600-1641502800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting - January 2022 DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured Speaker:   Professor Evan Skillman – Minnesota Institute of AstrophysicsTopic: TBD \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center    (formerly the Fairview Community Center) – NEW Building– NEW Name– Same Location1910 County Road B WestRoseville\, Minnesota 55113 \nThis meeting will also be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83230598121?pwd=cWQyUUdVU3VBd09qeENsWitqSjJpdz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 832 3059 8121Passcode: 104446 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-hybrid-monthly-meeting-january-2022/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20210826T030700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011651Z UID:10000020-1633633200-1633640400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Virtual Monthly Meeting October 2021 - Featuring Ron Schmit DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be help online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85142634726?pwd=RXdXV1BWNFo0dlZvY0xsRkZYUHZVdz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 851 4263 4726Passcode: 024336 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virtual-monthly-meeting-september-2021-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MAS-General-Meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210903T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210903T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20210826T030700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011643Z UID:10000085-1630695600-1630702800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Virtual Monthly Meeting September 2021 DESCRIPTION:Virtual Monthly Meeting\nFeatured Speaker: Keith Olive – Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics​ \nTopic: “A Brief History of the Universe – From the Big Bang Until Today” \n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This meeting will be help online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82437115786?pwd=dC9QcktNWjJyQjc0akx3blFNbFk5Zz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 824 3711 5786Passcode: 178760 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virtual-monthly-meeting-september-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MAS-General-Meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20210626T042026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T190413Z UID:10000079-1630483200-1630947600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Northern Nights Star Fest - September 1-6 DESCRIPTION:Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center September 1-6\, 2021. \nThe LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. Our Featured Speaker will be Bob King on Saturday September 4th. \nWe will have a number of great door prizes\, including some great items donated by Vortex Optics https://vortexoptics.com/ \nIn addition to the prizes\, we will hold a swap-meet\, have a challenging observing list\, and offer great views through our 25″ and 30″ Obsession telescopes! \nRegistration has opened up: $50 participation fee plus a-la-carte meals and various lodging options. The direct registration link is https://www.longlakecc.org/star-party-registration \nDetails of NNSF can be found on the event page: http://www.mnastro.org/northern-nights-star-fest/ \nJoin us for the premier MAS Regional Star Party at our great dark-sky site. \nRegister soon\, as space is limited. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/northern-nights-star-fest-september-1-6/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LLCCpano.jpg GEO:46.647;-93.465 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20210708T040255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T045623Z UID:10000002-1628190000-1628197200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Virtual Monthly Meeting August 2021 DESCRIPTION:Virtual Monthly Meeting\nFeatured Speaker: TBD \nTopic: TBD \n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This meeting will be help online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nLINK TBD \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: TBDPasscode: TBD \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virtual-monthly-meeting-august-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom CATEGORIES:public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210731T233000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20210706T022922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T021252Z UID:10000084-1627758000-1627774200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:CGO Star Party DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/cgo/2021-07-31/ LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States CATEGORIES:member ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cgo_night.jpg GEO:44.1971;-92.8623 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T233000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20210706T022922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T021252Z UID:10000083-1627671600-1627687800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:CGO Star Party DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/cgo/2021-07-30/ LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States CATEGORIES:member ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cgo_night.jpg GEO:44.1971;-92.8623 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T233000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20210715T165840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T170454Z UID:10000003-1627156800-1627169400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginners Group Observing Session DESCRIPTION:The Beginners Special Interest Group (B-SIG) will be having a star party at the Metcalf Observing Field on July 24th beginning at 8:00 pm. \nCome on out to learn about the night sky and how to find and observe objects. Bring your own telescope or have a look through one of the MAS volunteer scopes. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThe event is cancelled if cloudy. \nFor information on the Metcalf Field including directions\, visit the observatory webpage HERE \nNOTICE: Please review the Public Event Rules HERE\, before attending any MAS event. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-group-observing-session/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5392.jpg GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210711T050000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20210705T215519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T032533Z UID:10000082-1625947200-1625979600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:CGO Star Party DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/cgo-sp/2021-07-10/ LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States CATEGORIES:member GEO:44.1971;-92.8623 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210709T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T050000 DTSTAMP:20260420T215150 CREATED:20210705T215519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T032533Z UID:10000081-1625860800-1625893200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:CGO Star Party DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/cgo-sp/2021-07-09/ LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States CATEGORIES:member GEO:44.1971;-92.8623 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street Kenyon MN 55946 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8485 520th Street:geo:-92.8623,44.1971 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR