The LLCC Committee is hosting its 2025 Open Committee Meeting, per the MAS Guidelines on Standing Committees. MAS members and guests can join the meeting via Zoom. We are looking for feedback on NNSF and other events, as well as our scheduled weekend observing sessions. Share your thoughts and ideas, so that we can keep […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Ahmed Reda - MAS Programs Coordinator Topic: Sufi’s Book of Fixed Stars - Kitāb Suwar al-Kawākib Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM. Featured Speaker: Claire WeaverlingTopic: Sky Sampler - Tasty Targets for New Observers Synopsis: Seen the Ring Nebula and Hercules Cluster a few too many times? This session will sample about 20 beginner-friendly observing targets that are often overlooked or overshadowed. Every object on […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! This will be a MAS Business meeting and we will be reviewing and voting on the 2026 Budget. A 10% Quorum of total members (or a minimum 50 members) is required. Registration […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM. Featured Speaker: Suresh SreenivasanTopic: All About Telescopes Synopsis: Have you been considering getting your first telescope? Or maybe you're thinking about upgrading to something bigger & better? If so, this is the presentation for you! We'll review the various types of telescopes most […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: David Falkner Topic: Stonehenge - History & Mystery Special Member Presentation: Greg Hallberg Topic: Planetary Seismology Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. […]
Member Star Party at Cherry Grove Observatory - Keyholder Training Join us at CGO for a Star Party! Bring your telescope or use one on-site, including the Starmaster Dobsonian, LX-200, or other scopes! Not a Keyholder at CGO? Keyholder training will be held during this star party. Star parties are cancelled if cloudy, so watch […]
Due to potential for treacherous road conditions on Saturday evening the public star party scheduled for Eagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park is cancelled. Our next public event will take place on March 28th. 7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TIM CARLSON Topic: The NASA Dragonfly Mission Selected as NASA’s fourth New Frontiers mission, […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
MESSIER MARATHON The MM is called OFF for Friday due to cloudy conditions. See the Forum or website for backup of Saturday. A 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 […]
Public Star Party at Cedar Creek Come and learn more about the night skies. Each star party starts with a brief presentation about astronomy. A number of telescopes will be available for night sky viewing after the program, weather dependent. NOTE: You do not need a telescope to attend, and the the cost is free. […]