• MAS Monthly Meeting – Online Only

    MAS Monthly Meeting
    Virtual Meeting Using Zoom

     Meeting Location: Online OnlyThe hybrid meetings will be recorded on ZOOM, and post-edited for publication after a few days on the MAS YouTube Channel. This meeting will be held online using Zoom using the following URL: Zoom LINK You can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. […]

  • 2024 Solar Eclipse (Partial in Minnesota)

    The Minnesota Astronomical Society is not hosting a viewing event for the Partial Solar Eclipse, because its members will be chasing totality in other parts of the country. Here is a list of other organizations and links to their viewing events of the partial eclipse visible locally: Eclipse at the Bell Museum Science Museum of […]

  • 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

    Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory
    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, you do not need to be a MAS member to attend. Typically there is no fee to attend a star party, however donations are greatly […]

    Free
  • Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

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

    7:00 Featured Speaker: Steve Emert Title: What’s up today and tonight, April 27, 2024 Summary: We’ll take a look at what the current sunspot activity is like this afternoon (Yay! Nearing Solar Maximum!), then look at what we can see tonight starting with the Circumpolar area in the North, then working West to East (and […]

    Free
  • CANCELLED – BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field

    BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    This event has been CANCELLED because of rain and cloudy conditions.  See you next month!   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 […]

    Free
  • MAS Monthly Meeting – Prof. Anna Williams

    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: Anna Williams (Macalester College) Topic: Galactic Magnetic Fields Study with Radio Telescopes COVID-19 PROTOCOL:  Masks are welcome, but not required at the Monthly Meeting.  Reminder if you are feeling ill […]

  • 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 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. […]

  • 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 MM has been moved to 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 […]

  • Aurora Watch at ELO!!

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

    Space weather alerts are ringing!!  A significant geomagnetic storm is here and there is a good chance to see aurora tonight at ELO. Volunteers will be at the observatory and the public is welcome to attend - free of charge!! The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from […]