Solar Viewing Cedar Creek is excited to offer our first ever Solar Viewing Party in partnership with the Minnesota Astronomical Society. The event will occur at Cedar Creek on June 3rd from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Come to Cedar Creek to learn more about the sun and its importance to plants and life on Planet […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
After taking one last look at the forecasts this morning, nothing has changed for tonight. I'm going to cancel the event for tonight. It's possible that we might have some clouds breaks during the night, but transparency just doesn't look good enough. We've scheduled another event for Saturday July 8th, at 8:00pm at Metcalf Field. […]
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 […]
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: Prof. Ali Sulaiman - Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics Topic: Exploration of the Outer Solar System COVID-19 PROTOCOL: Masks are welcome, but not required at the Monthly Meeting. Reminder if you […]
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 […]
MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]
This Star Party will be CANCELLED if it is cloudy The sun us currently quite active and there is a potential for a minor solar storm to graze the Earth on Thursday night. That means that there is potential to see the Aurora Borealis from our area. For for information, see this Star-Tribune article with […]
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 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 […]