Virtual Monthly Meeting Featured Speaker: Keith Olive - Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics Topic: "A Brief History of the Universe - From the Big Bang Until Today" 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmThis meeting will be help online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82437115786?pwd=dC9QcktNWjJyQjc0akx3blFNbFk5Zz09 You can […]
This meeting will be help online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85142634726?pwd=RXdXV1BWNFo0dlZvY0xsRkZYUHZVdz09 You can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. Dial-in Phone Number Meeting ID: 851 4263 4726Passcode: 024336 +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) […]
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. Featured Speaker: Professor Evan Skillman - Minnesota Institute of AstrophysicsTopic: TBD Meeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center (formerly the Fairview Community Center) - NEW Building- NEW Name- Same […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker: Jerry JonesTopic: Organizing your observing evenings with – and without – A.L. Observing Projects Visit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. This meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you […]
This will be again a virtual ZOOM meeting. Featured Speaker: Chuck Allen - The Astronomical LeagueTopic: The James Webb Space Telescope This meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81557456602?pwd=OFN0T1NOKzViQlZyWkJCaCszVjR3dz09 You can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s […]
MESSIER MARATHON 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 consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters). The first MAS Messier Marathon was held […]
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public 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 […]
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public 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 […]
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 […]
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public 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 […]
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 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 consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters). The first MAS Messier Marathon was held […]