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 […]
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 […]
7:30 PM Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck Topic: Should Pluto be a planet? Poor Pluto! Demoted! Why was Pluto denied its planet status? What defines a planet anyway? NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck takes a look at this hotly debated topic. We’ll talk about makes a planet, and more about the other objects we see in […]
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 […]
The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the Annual Camping With the Stars 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 and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening […]
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. […]
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! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Topics: 6th Annual Members Astrophotography Meeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center (formerly the Fairview Community Center)1910 County Road B WestRoseville, Minnesota 55113The hybrid meetings will be recorded on ZOOM, and post-edited for publication […]
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 […]
7:30 PM Featured Speaker: Brad Nasset - NASA Solar System Ambassador Topic: Understanding the Night Sky Summary: Where are we in our Milky Way Galaxy, and in the universe? How to find the constellations, and why are many of them only visible at certain times of the year? What can we see with a telescope? […]
Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center August 20 - 25 2025. The LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. Register now: https://longlakecc.campbrainregistration.com/ Additional details of NNSF can be found on the Northern Nights Star Fest event page. Join us for the premier MAS Regional Star Party […]
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 […]