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:20220929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011739Z UID:10000130-1664438400-1664470800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: TBDTopic: TBD \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center  (formerly the Fairview Community Center)1910 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: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 875 2398 4523Passcode: 450056 \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-june-2022-2-2022-09-01-2022-09-29-2022-12-01/2022-09-29/ 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:20220923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T230000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220901T060001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T194534Z UID:10000078-1663959600-1664060400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Mini 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. \nFollow this Forum thread for the latest information. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mini-messier-marathon-9-23-2022/ 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:20220923T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000058-1663952400-1664110800@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/2022-09-23/ 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:20220917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220909T130050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T132723Z UID:10000069-1663441200-1663441200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Rescheduled BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session – \nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-09-17/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party 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:20220917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000143-1663401600-1663434000@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/2022-09-17/ 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:20220916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000057-1663347600-1663506000@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/2022-09-16/ 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:20220910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T230000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T132937Z UID:10000072-1662836400-1662850800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session – POSTPONED\nHello all\,\n \nUnfortunately\, both Fri/Sat nights are expected to be totally cloudy.  We’ve decided to reschedule the next Beginner Observing session to next Saturday Sept. 17th at 7:00pm back at Metcalf Field.  Hopefully\, that night will actually be clear.\n \nPlease send me an email if you can make it out that night.  I will send out reminder emails next week as we get closer.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  \nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-09-10/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party 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:20220910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T230000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000017-1662836400-1662850800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-09-10/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party 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:20220903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000142-1662192000-1662224400@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/2022-09-03/ 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:20220901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011738Z UID:10000067-1662058800-1662066000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker: Dennis Conti - AAVSO DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: Dennis Conti – American Association of Variable Star ObserversTopic: Role Amateur Astronomers Have Played in Exoplanet Discoveries \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center  (formerly the Fairview Community Center)1910 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: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 875 2398 4523Passcode: 450056 \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-june-2022-2-2022-09-01/ 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:20220901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011739Z UID:10000129-1662019200-1662051600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: TBDTopic: TBD \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center  (formerly the Fairview Community Center)1910 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: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 875 2398 4523Passcode: 450056 \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-june-2022-2-2022-09-01-2022-09-29-2022-12-01/2022-09-01/ 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:20220824T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220824T235900 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20210626T042026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T191449Z UID:10000080-1661299200-1661385540@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Northern Nights Star Fest - August 24-29\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center August 24-29\, 2022. \nThe LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. \nWe will have a number of great door prizes\, including some great items donated by Vortex Optics https://vortexoptics.com/ \nRegistration has opened up: $50 participation fee plus a-la-carte meals and various lodging options. The direct registration link is http://longlakecc.campbrainregistration.com/ \nAdditional details of NNSF can be found on the Northern Nights Star Fest event page. \nJoin us for the premier MAS Regional Star Party at our great dark-sky site. \nRegister soon\, as space is limited. \nPreliminary NNSF Agenda (Subject to change at any time)\nWednesday August 24\, 2022\n3:00 pm:  Check in at NorthStar Lodge when you arrive5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall8:00 pm:  If cloudy we will watch online lectures or movie in the lecture hallRest of Evening:  Observe. (No white light!)12:00 am:  Midnight Snack in dining hallThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \n Thursday August 25\, 2022\n11:30 am:  Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Swap Meet at Lecture Hall (Bring your stuff to sell)2:00 pm:  Solar Observing (Get out your solar scopes to share)3:30 pm:  LLCC Keyholder training.  (Part 1) Video in lecture hall5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hallRest of Evening: Observe12:00 am:  Midnight Snack in dining hallThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nFriday August 26\, 2022\n11:30 am:  Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Lecture: James Webb By: Dave Falkner (NASA Solar System Ambassador)Turn in your observing logs for Observing Certificate2:30 pm: Swap Meet at Lecture Hall (Bring your stuff to sell)4:00 pm:  LLCC Keyholder training. (Part 2) Meet at Observatory5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall7:00 pm:  Welcome Message – Door prize give-away – Must be present to win.9:30 pm:  If cloudy Mark Job will show us object live from his observatory in Texas\, if it’s clear there.Rest of Evening: Observe12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nSaturday August 27\, 2022\n11:30 am: Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Lecture: Jerry Jones Topic: ‘Where it All Began (at least in the States\, anyway!)’Turn in your observing logs for Observing Certificate3:00 pm: Guided Naturalist Activities.  Meet at Lecture Hall5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall 7:00 pm: Featured Speaker: Bob King (AKA AstroBob) Topic: “Carnival of Animals\, Gods and Exotica — Origin of the Constellations”9:30 pm:  If cloudy Mark Job will show us object live from his observatory in Texas\, if it’s clear there\, or we can watch a video on the Lecture Hall.Rest of Evening: Observe12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nSunday August 28\, 2022\n11:30 am: Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Open floor to show us your Astrophotography. Show us old or new astrophotography you have done.5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall7:00 pm: Featured Speaker: Bob King (AKA AstroBob)\, Topic: Microquasars – How to Find Black Holes in Our Own BackyardTurn in your observing logs for Observing CertificateIf cloudy we can watch a video on the Lecture HallRest of Evening: Observe12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25”scopes will be available for use. \nMonday August 29\, 2022\n11:30 am: Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm:  Pick up your swap meet stuff\, drop off observing lists.5:30 pm:  Dinner on your own.7:00 pm:  Observe the rest of evening.12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25”scopes will be available for use. \nTuesday August 30\, 2021\n1:00 pm:  Checkout (sweep your room\, pick up garbage)Leave no trace URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/northern-nights-star-fest-august-2022/2022-08-24/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:Northern Nights Star Fest,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LLCCpano.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Long Lake Conservation Center":MAILTO:info@longlakecc.org 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:20220820T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220820T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000141-1660982400-1661014800@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/2022-08-20/ 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:20220819T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000056-1660928400-1661086800@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/2022-08-19/ 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:20220806T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T230000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T202049Z UID:10000071-1659814200-1659826800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nBSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nUnfortunately\, the weather forecasts have not improved for either tonight or Saturday night. \nSo we’re going to cancel this month’s MAS Beginner Group observing event.  \nWhile Saturday night looks like rain\, tonight was more borderline. It looks like clouds will start to increase right around sunset\, and that we may be clouded out completely by around 11pm. If sunset were two hours earlier\, we likely could have held the event tonight. \nThe next MAS Beginner Group observing session is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 10th\, back at Metcalf Field. \nWe look forward to seeing everybody then! \nBest\, \nSuresh \n  \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-08-06/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party 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:20220806T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T230000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000016-1659814200-1659826800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-08-06/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party 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:20220806T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000140-1659772800-1659805200@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/2022-08-06/ 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:20220804T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T195441Z UID:10000066-1659639600-1659646800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:August Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  \nFeatured Speaker:  MAS AstrophotographersTopic: MAS Members to share photos and brief details \nSynopsis:  Members to share one or two photos of their favorite projects. \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \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 to use the following URL: \nZOOM LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 861 1642 1961Passcode: 389222 \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-june-2022-2-2022-08-04/ 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:20220804T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011739Z UID:10000128-1659600000-1659632400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: TBDTopic: TBD \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center  (formerly the Fairview Community Center)1910 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: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 875 2398 4523Passcode: 450056 \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-june-2022-2-2022-09-01-2022-09-29-2022-12-01/2022-08-04/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20220803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220808 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220227T225754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T192323Z UID:10000061-1659484800-1659916799@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:LLCC Astronomy Camp DESCRIPTION:Astronomy Camp\n\n\nAugust 3-7\, 2022$400 per camper  |  Ages 10-15\n\n\nThe great outdoors meets outer space! A match made in the heavens. \nExplore the terrestrial world by day\, and stars at night. Are you interested in the Earth and the universe we live in? During Astronomy camp\, you will study how the Earth is influenced by different objects in our solar system and the universe. Learn how telescopes work and set one up to observe objects in one of the darkest skies in Minnesota. Use our 12″ and 10″ Dobsonian telescopes to view the moon\, planets\, and distant objects in space! Learn how to recognize individual stars and the constellations they are a part of and how early navigators used them to find their way. Join us for a night focused camp this summer and explore outside this world! This camp is instructed by Long Lake staff as well as members of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. \nThe Astronomy Camp page on the Long Lake Conservation Center website has registration information. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-astronomy-camp/ 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/2022/02/LLCC_astronomy-camp.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Long Lake Conservation Center":MAILTO:info@longlakecc.org 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:20220731T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220519T204747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T013450Z UID:10000076-1659254400-1659276000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:15th Annual Camping With The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:July 29-31\, 2022\nEagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park10775 County Rd 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN \nThe Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 15th 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 and include telescopes\, bionoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \n Registration & Check-in\n Registration  \n\nCall the Carver County Park Office at 952-466-5250 to register and reserve your spot.\nUtility Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $113.00\nPrimitive Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $97.00\nGroup Camp Setting in Ball field below the observatory + MAS EVENT Registration $70.00\nDaily Admissions (not camping) to MAS EVENT $10.00/person/day\n\nRegistration fees includeTwo nights of campingGuest wristbands (one per person)Door prize drawing tickets (one per person) \nAll registration fees are for up to 4 people. Extra Person – $10/each for weekend \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing.  \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 29 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Sarah Devine – Exploring with the James Webb Space Telescope \n8:00pm – Brad Nasset – How to find constellations & SkySafari Demo \nSaturday July 30 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Rocket making and launching \n3:00PM – Lindsay Emert – How to make and use a planisphere \n4:00pm – Steve Emert – The Unsung Heroes of Apollo \n5:00pm – Picnic \nGrilled burgers\, hotdogs\, buns and condiments will be served. \n7:00pm – Ron Schmit – “This is BIG!” A zoom out through the cosmos \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nRegistered campers\, bring your door prize tickets in your CWTS information packet. Must be present to win. \n8:30pm –  Raffle prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nThis year we have an 8″ Orion SkyQuest telescope to raffle\, along with astronomy binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books\, etc. \n10:30pm – Ron Schmit – Laser show of the sky \nLive Laser Tour of the Night Sky – (Weather permitting) – Step out to the plaza and get a guided tour of the night sky. Ever wonder how to find the North Star? We’ll show you a neat little trick\, so you’ll find it every time. Want to find the planets in the sky? We’ve got a trick for that\, too! Watch in amazement as we turn the sky into a real live planetarium! If it’s cloudy\, we’ll simulate the sky with the digital projector inside the Hot Spot classroom. \n Sunday July 31 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/15th-annual-camping-with-the-stars/2022-07-31/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/camping-with-the-stars-panoramic.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:20220730T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T233000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220519T204747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T013450Z UID:10000075-1659189600-1659223800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:15th Annual Camping With The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:July 29-31\, 2022\nEagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park10775 County Rd 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN \nThe Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 15th 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 and include telescopes\, bionoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \n Registration & Check-in\n Registration  \n\nCall the Carver County Park Office at 952-466-5250 to register and reserve your spot.\nUtility Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $113.00\nPrimitive Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $97.00\nGroup Camp Setting in Ball field below the observatory + MAS EVENT Registration $70.00\nDaily Admissions (not camping) to MAS EVENT $10.00/person/day\n\nRegistration fees includeTwo nights of campingGuest wristbands (one per person)Door prize drawing tickets (one per person) \nAll registration fees are for up to 4 people. Extra Person – $10/each for weekend \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing.  \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 29 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Sarah Devine – Exploring with the James Webb Space Telescope \n8:00pm – Brad Nasset – How to find constellations & SkySafari Demo \nSaturday July 30 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Rocket making and launching \n3:00PM – Lindsay Emert – How to make and use a planisphere \n4:00pm – Steve Emert – The Unsung Heroes of Apollo \n5:00pm – Picnic \nGrilled burgers\, hotdogs\, buns and condiments will be served. \n7:00pm – Ron Schmit – “This is BIG!” A zoom out through the cosmos \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nRegistered campers\, bring your door prize tickets in your CWTS information packet. Must be present to win. \n8:30pm –  Raffle prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nThis year we have an 8″ Orion SkyQuest telescope to raffle\, along with astronomy binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books\, etc. \n10:30pm – Ron Schmit – Laser show of the sky \nLive Laser Tour of the Night Sky – (Weather permitting) – Step out to the plaza and get a guided tour of the night sky. Ever wonder how to find the North Star? We’ll show you a neat little trick\, so you’ll find it every time. Want to find the planets in the sky? We’ve got a trick for that\, too! Watch in amazement as we turn the sky into a real live planetarium! If it’s cloudy\, we’ll simulate the sky with the digital projector inside the Hot Spot classroom. \n Sunday July 31 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/15th-annual-camping-with-the-stars/2022-07-30/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/camping-with-the-stars-panoramic.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:20220729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220729T233000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220519T204747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T013450Z UID:10000074-1659121200-1659137400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:15th Annual Camping With The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:July 29-31\, 2022\nEagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park10775 County Rd 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN \nThe Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 15th 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 and include telescopes\, bionoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \n Registration & Check-in\n Registration  \n\nCall the Carver County Park Office at 952-466-5250 to register and reserve your spot.\nUtility Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $113.00\nPrimitive Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $97.00\nGroup Camp Setting in Ball field below the observatory + MAS EVENT Registration $70.00\nDaily Admissions (not camping) to MAS EVENT $10.00/person/day\n\nRegistration fees includeTwo nights of campingGuest wristbands (one per person)Door prize drawing tickets (one per person) \nAll registration fees are for up to 4 people. Extra Person – $10/each for weekend \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing.  \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 29 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Sarah Devine – Exploring with the James Webb Space Telescope \n8:00pm – Brad Nasset – How to find constellations & SkySafari Demo \nSaturday July 30 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Rocket making and launching \n3:00PM – Lindsay Emert – How to make and use a planisphere \n4:00pm – Steve Emert – The Unsung Heroes of Apollo \n5:00pm – Picnic \nGrilled burgers\, hotdogs\, buns and condiments will be served. \n7:00pm – Ron Schmit – “This is BIG!” A zoom out through the cosmos \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nRegistered campers\, bring your door prize tickets in your CWTS information packet. Must be present to win. \n8:30pm –  Raffle prize drawing in the HotSpot Classroom. \nThis year we have an 8″ Orion SkyQuest telescope to raffle\, along with astronomy binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books\, etc. \n10:30pm – Ron Schmit – Laser show of the sky \nLive Laser Tour of the Night Sky – (Weather permitting) – Step out to the plaza and get a guided tour of the night sky. Ever wonder how to find the North Star? We’ll show you a neat little trick\, so you’ll find it every time. Want to find the planets in the sky? We’ve got a trick for that\, too! Watch in amazement as we turn the sky into a real live planetarium! If it’s cloudy\, we’ll simulate the sky with the digital projector inside the Hot Spot classroom. \n Sunday July 31 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/15th-annual-camping-with-the-stars/2022-07-29/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/camping-with-the-stars-panoramic.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:20220729T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000055-1659114000-1659272400@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/2022-07-29/ 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:20220722T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220724T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000054-1658509200-1658667600@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/2022-07-22/ 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:20220716T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000139-1657958400-1657990800@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/2022-07-16/ 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:20220709T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T233000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000015-1657396800-1657409400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-07-09/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party 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:20220707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011738Z UID:10000065-1657220400-1657227600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:July Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker: Bob King DESCRIPTION:835 1710 7353The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  \nFeatured Speaker: Bob King – AstroBobTopic: Finding Fun and Insight in Naked-eye Astronomy \nSynopsis: You don’t need a telescope to explore the underpinnings of the universe. A pair of eyes will do. Bob share some of his favorite recent projects and discoveries made without a telescope. \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE: Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \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 to use the following URL: \nZoom Link \nYou can hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 835 1710 7353Passcode: 634396 \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-june-2022-2-2022-07-07/ 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:20220707T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011739Z UID:10000127-1657180800-1657213200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.\nFeatured Speaker: TBDTopic: TBD \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center  (formerly the Fairview Community Center)1910 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: \nZoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 875 2398 4523Passcode: 450056 \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-june-2022-2-2022-09-01-2022-09-29-2022-12-01/2022-07-07/ 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:20220701T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220703T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000053-1656694800-1656853200@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/2022-07-01/ 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:20220624T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000052-1656090000-1656248400@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/2022-06-24/ 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:20220618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000138-1655539200-1655571600@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/2022-06-18/ 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:20220611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T233000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T161816Z UID:10000019-1654977600-1654990200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nTHIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER FORECASTS\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-2022-06-11/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party 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:20220611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T233000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153922 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000014-1654977600-1654990200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-06-11/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party 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:20220611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T230000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20220525T132129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T132132Z UID:10000077-1654974000-1654988400@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Astrophotography Meetup at ELO DESCRIPTION:A meetup for astrophotographers will be held Saturday\, June 11 at the Eagle Lake Observatory. The meetup starts at the observatory at 7:00 pm with a 5:00 pm supper (place TBD). We will look at any rigs that people bring out\, solve problems\, and talk about all things astrophotography \nCome on out if you are interested in astrophotography and: \n\nHave no equipment\nHave a camera and a tripod\nHave a telescope/camera rig and need some help or suggestions\nHave a working rig and are willing to set it up\, talk about it\, and give a demonstration\n\nWe’ll still meet if it’s rainy or cloudy\, but not if stormy (watch email for any cancellation). If you have any questions\, contact Doug Neverman. \nMoonrise: 17:55Sunset: 21:01Twi C: 21:38Twi N: 22:26Twi A: 23:30Moonset: 3:53Twi A: 3.00 URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/astrophotography-meetup-at-elo/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ELO2lg.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:20220604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000137-1654329600-1654362000@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/2022-06-04/ 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:20220603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000051-1654275600-1654434000@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/2022-06-03/ 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:20220602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220602T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T195441Z UID:10000064-1654196400-1654203600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:June Monthly & Business Meeting - Featured Speaker: Larry Rudnick Ph.D. DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker: Lawrence “Larry” Rudnick – Minnesota Institute of Astro PhysicsTopic: On the way to a square kilometer of collecting area – early SKA Pathfinder results \nSynopsis:  TBD \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. Registration will be required – see below.  After the Business Meeting\, we will have the regular Monthly program. \nFor the June Meeting registration is required.  We will be voting on the new bylaws and charter.  Prizes will be awarded for participation in voting (Astronomy gift certificates\, coupons to astrophotography workshops\, subscriptions to IP4AP\, Starry Night\, Sky Safari and more!) \n  \n  \nPlease follow the instructions below. Register in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvc–gpzIjGNTnP1C8rkPC36QRosqrE6-A \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Please use the link included in the email to access the meeting.  Thank you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meeting 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: \nZoom Link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvc–gpzIjGNTnP1C8rkPC36QRosqrE6-A \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 4689 9920Passcode: 138479 \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-june-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/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220527T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000050-1653670800-1653829200@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/2022-05-27/ 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:20220521T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20211230T223200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T133735Z UID:10000136-1653120000-1653152400@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/2022-05-21/ 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:20220515T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220516T013000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20220207T041216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220515T014753Z UID:10000045-1652646600-1652664600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Total Lunar Eclipse - Special Public Star Party DESCRIPTION:Special Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory – Total Lunar Eclipse.\n\nPlease 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 visual event\, you might want to bring along binoculars or your own telescope;  but you are welcome take a look through our telescopes as well. \nDetails for Sun. May 15th Total Lunar Eclipse: \n\n \nMoonrise is at 8:23pm CT\nPenumbral Eclipse Begins:  8:32pm CT\nPartial Phase Begins:          9:28pm\nTotal Phase Begins:           10:29pm\nMax. Eclipse:                      11:11pm\nTotal Phase Ends:              11:54pm\nPartial Phase Ends:           12:55am\nPenumbral Phase Ends:      1:50am\n \nFor more information about the eclipse\, see here:  https://www.space.com/total-lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-coming-may-2022 URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/total-lunar-eclipse-special-public-star-party/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party 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:20220515T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T223000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20220418T005502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220515T015148Z UID:10000073-1652643000-1652653800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Lunar Eclipse Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this special celestial event – Total Lunar Eclipse. \nDetails for Sun. May 15th Total Lunar Eclipse: \n\n \nMoonrise is at 8:23pm CT (declination -19°36′ / azimuth 117°39′)\nPenumbral Eclipse Begins:  8:32pm CT\nPartial Phase Begins:          9:28pm\nTotal Phase Begins:           10:29pm\nMax. Eclipse:                      11:11pm\nTotal Phase Ends:              11:54pm\nPartial Phase Ends:           12:55am\nPenumbral Phase Ends:      1:50am  \n \nThis is about as good timing as we can have for a lunar eclipse prior to a workday!!\n \nFor more information about the eclipse\, see here:  https://www.space.com/total-lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-coming-may-2022\n \nEveryone is invited\, there is no charge to attend and kids are welcome!  Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Also\, bring a few extra clothing layers in case temps dip at night. We will have telescopes on hand for people to look thru\, but if you have a telescope or binoculars\, bring them too!\nThe event is cancelled if cloudy. \nMetcalf Field information. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-lunar-eclipse-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/moon-sky-shot-scaled.jpeg 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:20220507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20210428T200020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T174221Z UID:10000005-1651928400-1651960800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Spring Astronomy Day 2022 DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 7\, 2022\nEagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park10775 County Rd 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN \nThe 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 evening and include MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and telescopes. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with tours of the night sky and of course stargazing. \nSchedule of Events – Subject to Change\nSaturday May 7\, 2022\nThe observatory will open at 1:00 pm for some solar viewing as well as other bright daytime objects.In the evening we’ll have some of the winter and early spring objects coming into view including the Orion Nebula\, Crab nebula\, the Sombrero Galaxy\, the Whirlpool Galaxy\, the Beehive Cluster\, the Black Eye Galaxy and Hercules cluster among many others. \nScheduled Speakers\n3:00 \nSpeaker: Sarah DevineTopic: “Too Hot to Touch?The Sun is the star we know most about\, but it is still a tangled mystery in many ways. Facing brutal heat and extreme conditions\, the Parker Solar Probe will be performing its 12th perihelion flyby of the Sun this June. What have we learned so far mid-way through the mission and what more do we hope to learn in the coming years about our parent star?” \n4:00 \nSpeaker: Colin KilbaneTopic: Come get excited about science! Colin Kilbane\, Science teacher and senior Mad Scientist for Mad Science of Minnesota will give you the chance to participate in some serious science fun. Catch cloud filled bubbles\, watch colorful chemical reactions and we may even launch a rocket! This interactive show is fun for kids of all ages!5:00 \nDinner Break \n7:00 \nSpeaker: Dave Falkner\, MAS member and NASA Solar System AmbassadorTopic: The James Webb Space Telescope – A New Era in AstronomyOn December 25\, 2021\, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was launched into space. Touted as the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)\, Dave will explain how the JWST has capabilities beyond the HST which will allow astronomers to not only look into star forming regions and explore exoplanets\, but allow us to look back to the very beginning of the universe! \n8:00Door Prize Drawing: Astronomy books\, MAS merchandise\, binoculars & telescope given away. Must be present to win. \n9:30Tour of the Sky on the Plaza: We will conduct a laser pointer tour of the constellations from the plaza in front of the Onan Observatory. (If it is cloudy there will be a presentation in the classroom) \nEvening ActivitiesThe evening will continue with viewing through our array of telescopes. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/spring-astronomy-day-2022/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/astronomy-day-logo-sm.png 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:20220506T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T230000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20220418T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221002T155809Z UID:10000013-1651865400-1651878000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Interest Group Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Observing Session\nMAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \nIf you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday.. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \nIf you plan on attending – sign up right here to get email updates! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe hope to see you there!! \nSureshSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/beginners-interest-group-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2022-05-06/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party 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:20220505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220505T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20220331T033911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T195441Z UID:10000063-1651777200-1651777200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:May 2022 Monthly Meeting - Featured Speaker: Chuck Allen of the AL DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM meeting for May 2022.  \nFeatured Speaker:  Chuck AllenTopic: Cosmic Horizons \nSynopsis:  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 the speed of light in an expanding universe \nCOVID PROTOCOL UPDATE:  Effective March 30\, 2022\, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy\, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome\, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. This policy includes the Monthly Meeting at the Community Center. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \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: \nZoom Link 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: xxxxxPasscode: xxxxx \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-may-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:20220429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220430T040000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20220207T033216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T033219Z UID:10000044-1651258800-1651291200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Virgo Venture DESCRIPTION:VIRGO VENTURE\nThe 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 which the Local Group is an outlying member. The first MAS Virgo Venture was held in 2002\, and has been held annually at the Cherry Grove Observatory. The Venture is scheduled for the new moon weekend\, usually one month after the Messier Marathon\, when Virgo is in a prime viewing position. As with the Marathon\, Friday is the primary night\, with Saturday being the backup night. \nAs with all Cherry Grove events\, the Virgo Venture is held only if the skies are clear and will be CANCELLED IF CLOUDY. See the MAS home page and the Virgo Venture Discussion on the forums for the latest information regarding the star party status. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virgo-venture/ LOCATION:Cherry Grove Observatory\, 8485 520th Street\, Kenyon\, MN\, 55946\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Virgo-Venture-image.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:20220429T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 CREATED:20220225T185927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T040558Z UID:10000049-1651251600-1651410000@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/2022-04-29/ 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:20220423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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:20260420T153923 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