• LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend

    LLCC-MAS Observing 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 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 […]

  • Mini Messier Marathon 2024

    Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States +1 more

    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 […]

  • Astronomy Day – Fall 2024

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

    Saturday October 12, 2024 The 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 […]

    Free
  • Public Star Party at Cedar Creek

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

    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. […]

  • BSIG Observing Session at Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields

    BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field
    Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields at Belwin Conservancy 15601 Hudson Road North, Lakeland, MN, United States

    Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn!   We hope you can make it! This session will be held at the […]

    Free
  • LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend

    LLCC-MAS Observing 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 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 Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker: Trena Johnson

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

    7:00 pm Featured Speaker: Trena Johnson, MAS President   Title: NASA Psyche Mission     Summary: We will be taking a journey to a metal world. Let us explore an asteroid and the spacecraft that is going on this spectacular journey.  How does this mission help us understand our own planet or will we find out […]

    Free
  • LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend

    LLCC-MAS Observing 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 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 […]

  • MAS Monthly Meeting – Prof. Michael Coughlin (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)

    MAS Monthly Meeting
    Virtual Meeting Using Zoom

    Due to a scheduling conflict at the Aŋpétu Téča Education Center, the MAS will be hosting a  ZOOM-ONLY Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Prof. Michael Coughlin (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics) Topic: Gravitational Waves Meeting Location: Online Only using ZOOMThe hybrid meetings will be recorded on […]

  • New Member Orientation

    Ramsey County Library - Maplewood 3025 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood, United States

    ​Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Any new (or old) members, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 10:30am to 12:30pm on Saturday November 9 in the meeting room of the Ramsey County Library - Maplewood, 3025 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood, […]

  • BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation – Featuring Ron Schmit

    Virtual Meeting Using Zoom

     The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker:   Ron SchmitTopic: Learning About Stellarium Synopsis: Advances in software have put the entire cosmos at our fingertips. That's... A LOT, and sometimes too much! With dozens of these programs out there, how will you ever decide where to begin? I've got […]

    Free
  • Public Star Party at Cedar Creek

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

    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. […]