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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
7:00 pm - featured Speaker: Tanya Melnik - Northern Lights! Summary: Northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, is a natural light display many of us had a chance to enjoy this year. It is an important part of tradition and identity for many northern cultures. It is one of the most recognized space weather […]
The December MAS Monthly Meeting will be a business meeting where the membership elects a new President, Secretary, and Board Member at Large. Business meetings require 10% of the total membership of the club to have a quorum. Currently that is about 75 members. Although this includes both in-person and online participants, we continue to […]
“Planets in the Park” * FAMILY FRIENDLY, ALL AGES *>>>On Facebook: Planets in the Park<<< Three Planets and six Moons! Visible thru a telescope from the city. Only mildly affected by light pollution. Friday, Dec 6, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMPershing Field Park, 3523 W 48th Street Arrive on time if you want to see […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM.. Featured Speaker: Claire WeaverlingTopic: Globular Clusters: Why They Are So Cool! Synopsis: December isn't exactly globular season. Yet winter is the perfect time to plan ahead on your observing projects. Hunting globulars can be a challenging but satisfying experience, with plenty of targets […]
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: Dave Falkner Topic: Cosmic Distance Ladder COVID-19 PROTOCOL: Masks are welcome, but not required at the Monthly Meeting. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM. Featured Speaker: Bob KingTopic: “Understanding, Forecasting and Photographing the Northern Lights” Synopsis: We'll look at what causes the aurora, how to get alerts so you don't miss a great show and easy ways to photograph them... Bob King is a fellow MAS member […]