Rescheduled BSIG Beginner's Special Interest Group Observing Session - 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 […]
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 […]
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 was held […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. Featured Speaker: TBDTopic: TBD COVID PROTOCOL UPDATE: Effective March 30, 2022, in accordance with CDC and the State of Minnesota policy, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will begin a new mask policy. Masks are welcome, but not required in all MAS buildings and observatories. […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. Featured Speaker: Carroll Iorg - Astronomical League President Topic: The MAS Turns 50 NOTE: THIS MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 PM Additional Presentation: MAS Historical Timeline by Dave Falkner, Ron Schmit and Others COVID PROTOCOL UPDATE: Effective March 30, 2022, in accordance with CDC and […]
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day, Fall Astronomy […]
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day, Fall Astronomy […]
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. This is a bonus Star Party in conjunction with Astronomy Day, the MAS 50th Anniversary celebration, and the International "Observe the Moon" night. The full-size Lunar Lander mock-up will be on display. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby […]
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day, Fall Astronomy […]
Observatory opens at 1:00 pm. We will have our Lunar Module mockup of the Apollo 11 landing site set up all day - as a 50 year anniversary for the last Apollo flight to the Moon - Apollo 17. 1:00 PM - Brief History of the MAS – Dave Falkner 2:15 PM - ELO History […]
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day, Fall Astronomy […]
Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public nights at Eagle Lake are held about every other Saturday night from March till November. Annually, we also host all day events for Astronomy Day, Fall Astronomy […]