• 2025 BSIG Observing Session

    2025 BSIG Observing Session
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Note: Event has been rescheduled to Friday evening! Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the […]

  • 2025 ELO Public Star Party – Observe The Moon!

    2025 ELO Public Star Party
    Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

    Topic:  International Observe the Moon Night 2025 IOMN; The annual celebration bringing together moon enthusiasts and inquiring people worldwide in appreciation of our moon.   The moon has delighted and captivated us forever! Join […]

  • 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 […]

  • 2025 Mini Messier Marathon

    Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • 2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend

    2025 Member LLCC 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 […]

  • 2025 ELO Public Star Party

    2025 ELO Public Star Party
    Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • MAS Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

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

    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 […]

  • 2025 ELO Public Star Party

    2025 ELO Public Star Party
    Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • 2025 Member LLCC Observing Weekend

    2025 Member LLCC 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 […]

  • CGO Member Star Party

    CGO Member Star Party
    Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States

    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, […]