MAS MINI 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 […]
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 […]
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD During a Public Star Party, we use our array of telescope platforms to show you the wonders of the night sky. Our primary goal during a star party is to view stars, star clusters, galaxies, nebula, planets and maybe a comet or two, all observable through our telescopes. […]
MAS Volunteers-Keyholders-Patrons Join us for a barbecue picnic at Eagle Lake Observatory at Noon, November 1,2025. Families are welcome! The MAS Board will prepare burgers, hot dogs, desserts and beverages for members and volunteers. We want to say Thank You for all of your hard work this 2025 observing season and beyond. The Board also […]
NOTICE: The Aŋpétu Téča Education Center is unavailable for the MAS monthly meeting in November 2025, so we will host an online meeting with ZOOM only. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Michael Busch, PhD (SETI Institue) Topic: Small Objects In The Solar System The solar system contains […]
7:30 PM Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Topic: When Stars Explode Stellar explosions are among the most energetic events in the universe. They create new elements, enrich interstellar space, and even lead to the formation of new stars and planets, but how do you tell them apart? Join Solar System Ambassador Laura […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Planets in the Park” * FAMILY FRIENDLY, ALL AGES *>>>On Facebook: Planets in the Park<<< Friday, Nov 28, 2025, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PMPershing Field Park, 3523 W 48th Street SW Minneapolis All Ages, Clear or Cloudy (Cancelled if snowing, stormy, high wind)Telescopes: Saturn, Moon, all evening.Jupiter and four moons, after 8:30 PM.Deep Sky: Pleiades, […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! The MAS will hold a business meeting to hold our Board Election. The positions of Vice President, Treasurer, and Board Member-at-Large are being voted upon. In-person member attendees will receive paper ballots, […]
The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner's Group Presentation using ZOOM. Featured Speaker: David Falkner - MAS Member and NASA AmbassadorTopic: Titan and the Dragonfly Mission Synopsis: The presentation will focus on Titan, Saturn's largest moon, and NASA's ambitious Dragonfly mission to explore it. The presentation will begin with Titan's discovery, and what we […]