• Mini Messier Marathon

    Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States

    Mini Messier Marathon The Mini Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night - but in the fall. The Messier catalogue was […]

  • Special Event at ELO – Partial Solar Eclipse Cancelled

    Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

    Special Event public star party on October 14, 2023 for the partial annular solar eclipse. Event starts at 10:00am Event CANCELLED due to the weather. On Oct. 14, 2023, an […]

  • BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The […]

  • Public Star Party at Cedar Creek – October 2023

    Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718, Bethel, MN, United States

    October 2023 Star Party Program Come and learn more about the night skies. Each star party starts with a brief presentation about astronomy. A number of telescopes will be available […]

  • ELO Public Star Party

    ELO Public Star Party
    Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

    The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at the Eagle Lake Observatory. Public star parties are open to all, […]

  • Monthly MAS Meeting – Featured Speaker Prof. Lawrence Rudnick

    MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center 1910 County Road B West, Roseville, MN, United States

    The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Prof Lawrence Rudnick (Minnesota Institue […]

  • ELO Public Star Party

    ELO Public Star Party
    Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

    The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at the Eagle Lake Observatory. Public star parties are open to all, […]

  • MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend CANCELLED

    MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend
    Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, United States

    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 […]

  • Monthly MAS Meeting – MAS Board Elections + Members Aurora & Eclipse Photos

    MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center 1910 County Road B West, Roseville, MN, United States

    The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Topic: MAS Board Elections + Members Aurora […]

  • BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Bob King

    Virtual Meeting Using Zoom

     The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker:   Bob KingTopic: "Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord" Synopsis:"How far is the closest black hole? What's a […]

  • MAS Monthly Meeting – Prof. Robert Lysak

    MAS Monthly Meeting
    MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center 1910 County Road B West, Roseville, MN, United States

    The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Prof. Robert Lysak (Minnesota Institute […]

  • BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Mike Shaw

    The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker:   Mike ShawTopic: How to Plan, Experience & Photograph the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 […]