BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Astronomical Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnastro.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Astronomical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230706T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T161407 CREATED:20230321T205412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T213654Z UID:10000190-1688670000-1688677200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Speaker Prof. Ali Sulaiman DESCRIPTION:The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nFeatured Speaker: Prof. Ali Sulaiman – Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics\nTopic: Exploration of the Outer Solar System \nCOVID-19 PROTOCOL:  Masks are welcome\, but not required at the Monthly Meeting.  Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill\, PLEASE STAY HOME!! \nMeeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center (formerly the Fairview Community Center)1910 County Road B WestRoseville\, Minnesota 55113 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The hybrid meetings will be recorded on ZOOM\, and post-edited for publication after a few days on the MAS YouTube Channel. \n\nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom using the following URL: Zoom LINK \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n\nDon’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.\nKeep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.\nYou can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator.\n\nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fill out this form to be added to out ‘Weekly Happenings’ email newsletter!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Your name:\n \n\n Your email: URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/monthly-mas-meeting-featured-speaker-tbd-2/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T161407 CREATED:20221111T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z UID:10000175-1688842800-1688853600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:ELO Public Star Party DESCRIPTION: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 appreciated. \nDuring 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. There may also be a presentation or Q&A session at a public event. Public star parties typically run from 7:00-10:00 pm\, although we tend to stay later during the summer months as the summer sunset is later. Note that the Park is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The main gate to the park entrance automatically closes at 10:00 pm\, so please plan to arrive before then. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Public Star Parties are typically all-weather events. Even if it’s cloudy someone will open the observatory for a tour\, give a presentation or answer any astronomy questions you may have. If this is your first star party\, or it’s been a while since you’ve been to one\, please review the Public Star Party Guidelines.  Note the complete list of public events at ELO. or download/print a schedule from the MAS Handouts archive. \nAnnually\, we also host all day events for the Spring and Fall Astronomy Day and the annual Camping with the Stars event.  Additionally\, we may schedule special events throughout the year for a unique astronomical happenings such as an eclipses\, planetary oppositions\, conjunctions or comets. \n*Other than our Camping with the Stars (CWTS) event\, registration is not required to attend an event. CWTS is also the only event there is a fee to attend\, as it is coordinated through the Baylor Park offices. Call the Baylor Park Office at 952-466-5255 for CWTS registration and camping information. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \nEagle Lake Observatory44.8103 -93.9397 \nMerle Hiltner onaninfo@mnastro.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to make an inquiry about our Public Star Parties at ELO. \n\n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n ELO Event date (required): \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/2022-elo-public-star-party/2023-07-08/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party GEO:44.8103;-93.9397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33 Norwood Young America MN 55397 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10775 County Road 33:geo:-93.9397,44.8103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T233000 DTSTAMP:20260420T161407 CREATED:20221227T190624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T001234Z UID:10000257-1688846400-1688859000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Beginner's Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:MAS Metcalf Observing Field \nThere 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 hand to answer your questions. \nIf you have a telescope\, feel free to bring it. If you need help with learning how to set up and use it\, we are happy to help! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you haven’t been to Metcalf Field\, it can be a little difficult to locate the entrance. So please arrive in daylight. \nThe BSIG Coordinator will make the final Go/No Go call on the evening of Thursday before the event\, based on the weather forecast. If Friday is more favorable\, then the session may be moved to Friday. \nPlease monitor the MAS BSIG Forum for latest updates. \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help out at this and future Beginner group events\, please let me know. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only. \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n BSIG Event date (required): \n\n Number people attending: \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-beginners-observing-session-at-metcalf-field/2023-07-08/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public GEO:44.93734;-92.82157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S Afton MN 55001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=795 Indian Trail S:geo:-92.82157,44.93734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T230000 DTSTAMP:20260420T161407 CREATED:20230711T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T175424Z UID:10000263-1689282000-1689289200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Special Public Star Party at ELO - Aurora Possible! DESCRIPTION:This Star Party will be CANCELLED if it is cloudy\nThe 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. \nFor for information\, see this Star-Tribune article with information from MAS aurora chasers and Astro Bob King. \nJoin us at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory for possible public viewing of the aurora. \nThis event is free of charge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Annually\, we also host all day events for the Spring and Fall Astronomy Day and the annual Camping with the Stars event.  Additionally\, we may schedule special events throughout the year for a unique astronomical happenings such as an eclipses\, planetary oppositions\, conjunctions or comets. \n*Other than our Camping with the Stars (CWTS) event\, registration is not required to attend an event. CWTS is also the only event there is a fee to attend\, as it is coordinated through the Baylor Park offices. Call the Baylor Park Office at 952-466-5255 for CWTS registration and camping information. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to make an inquiry about our Public Star Parties at ELO. \n\n\n\n Your name (required):\n \n\n Your email (required):\n \n\n Your phone:\n \n\n ELO Event date (required): \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required): URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/aurora-elo-7-13-2023/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/elo_nl_3-23-23_D_Scheurich-scaled.jpg GEO:44.8103;-93.9397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33 Norwood Young America MN 55397 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10775 County Road 33:geo:-93.9397,44.8103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T090000 DTSTAMP:20260420T161407 CREATED:20221113T203047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z UID:10000202-1689357600-1689498000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike 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: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-07-14/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party GEO:46.647;-93.465 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T083000 DTSTAMP:20260420T161407 CREATED:20221113T203047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T131205Z UID:10000203-1689962400-1690101000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:MAS LLCC Star Party Weekend DESCRIPTION:MAS Star Party Member Weekend\nUnlike 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: \n\nOther than the Northern Nights Star Fest\, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their immediate family members are authorized to attend scheduled events.\nThe MAS does not call a star party “on” or “off” for any particular evening or weekend – it is up to the individual members to use the weather resources available and decide if it is worth making the trip.  Check the MAS Forum to see if others are going or not going \nThe site is not available for mid-week observing by members.\n\nCheck the MAS forum – ‘Long Lake Conservation Discussions’ topic and state that you intend to go to LLCC for the designated weekend.  The LLCC committee will notify LLCC management of member intentions and designate bunk rooms available for use (typically in the Marcum House). \nLLCC star parties may be available for Friday and Saturday evenings\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information on using the Long Lake Conservation Center\, including map and directions\, can be found on the LLCC page. URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/llcc-star-party-weekend/2023-07-21/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party GEO:46.647;-93.465 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Lane Palisade 56469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28952 438th Lane:geo:-93.465,46.647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T161407 CREATED:20230705T020703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T182653Z UID:10000259-1689966000-1689976800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:16th Annual Camping with The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 16th Annual Camping With the Stars at the Eagle Lake Observatory in Baylor Regional Park. Speakers are scheduled throughout the day and will give talks on astronomy and what there is to see. Door prize and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening and include telescopes\, binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \n Registration & Check-in\nRegistration  \nCamping reservations are done through the Carver county parks. Visit the Carver County Parks Reservation Website to reserve a park campsite. \nTo register for a Ballfield campsite or for Camping with the Stars day or weekend passes\, visit this Carver County Ticketing website. \nNote that a campsite AND a single day or weekend pass are purchased separately.  You can also attend without camping by purchasing the single day or weekend pass only. \nYou can also call the Park Office at (952) 466-5255 for register or find out more. \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing. \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 21 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Trena Johnson – President of the Minnesota Astronomical Society – MAS\, Be a Member – Now What? \nYou will hear a little history on the MAS and my path to becoming President. Why be interested in the MAS\, and now that you have joined\, what do you do with your membership!  Bio: I can’t say that I have been passionate about astronomy for all of my life. I certainly can say I was interested in the constellations\, from Greek & Roman Mythology\, since being introduced to them in High School. My weekend trips to the family farm and seeing so many stars but also loving how bright the moon was without city lights. It made me always wonder what was up there. Flash forward to today\, where I now know a little bit of what we can see and how precious those dark skies are. I have been a member since 2016 and am still learning about what is up there. Come join me and my trip with the MAS. \n8:00pm – Laura Hammerbeck – DART: A Smashing Success! \nIn September 2022\, NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid … on purpose. The DART mission shows it’s possible to deflect an Earth-bound asteroid in space.  Learn about the mission and its beneficial effects on a nearby asteroid. Get firsthand experience with kinetic impactors and see how we can use them to protect the Earth.  Bio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience.  An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSaturday July 22 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Sarah Devine – Solar Eclipses: What\, When\, and How \nGet ready for two upcoming solar eclipses! Annular and Total. Through hands-on activities\, we’ll learn the what\, when and how of solar eclipses. Bring your questions and get ready to have some Sun-sational fun. Bio: Sarah Devine has loved astronomy since before she can remember. Her childhood dream job was to be an astronaut. Her love for all things space has allowed her to teach astronomy for over 10 years in multiple settings. From museums and planetariums to community college to 4-H\, talking about astronomy and learning with others of all ages is her passion. She’s traveled to major international observatories and has fond memories of traveling to the 2017 total solar eclipse here in the U.S.A.  \n3:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Start your own space program by building and launching your own model rocket \nMr. Kilbane will help you build your own DYI rocket with 3D printed parts and learn how to safely launch it.  This program helps fulfill requirements for several cub scout adventures and the BSA Space Exploration Merit badge. This workshop is sponsored by Gopher STEAM\, a Minnesota provider for STEM education and entertainment.  Bio: Colin Kilbane has been sharing his STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) fun for almost 30 years now.  He started making slime and setting off fire alarms with chemistry outreach at Kansas State and the University of Minnesota.  A chemist and biochemist by training\, he ended up moving on to share his passion for STEM and making things go boom as the Senior Mad Scientist and Operations Director for Mad Science of MN for more than a decade before he made his move to the high school classroom.  He has taught chemistry\, physical science\, robotics\, makerspace and physics for the last ten years and does STEM on the side. This year\, he started up Gopher STEAM. Gopher STEAM can add some STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, ART! and math) to any event for any age\, preschool on up.  Gopher STEAM offers fantastically fun interactive shows\, activity tables\, birthday parties\, scouting programs\, classes and now summer camps.  Check out more at Gophersteam.com \n5:00pm – Dinner Break – Cookout.  Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, buns and condiments will be provided. \n7:00pm – Brad Nasset – Understanding the Night Sky \nWhat is up there? How do we find constellations? What is there to look at in addition to constellations? Why are different ones visible at different times of the night\, and different times of the year? Well\, now you will know!  Bio:  Brad Nasset is a Solar System Ambassador with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He enjoys sharing his knowledge about the night sky and has presented astronomy and space exploration topics to thousands of people in public and private groups\, at National Park System night sky events\, and high school and university astronomy classes. He is also an observatory operator with the Minnesota Astronomical Society.  \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing followed by raffle drawing. Door prize drawing\,  must be present to win. Raffle drawing\, you do not need to be present to win. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSunday July 23 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/16th-annual-camping-with-the-stars-at-eagle-lake-observatory-2/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cwts_from_field.jpg GEO:44.8103;-93.9397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33 Norwood Young America MN 55397 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10775 County Road 33:geo:-93.9397,44.8103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T161407 CREATED:20230705T020735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T182942Z UID:10000260-1690030800-1690063200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:16th Annual Camping with The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 16th Annual Camping With the Stars at the Eagle Lake Observatory in Baylor Regional Park. Speakers are scheduled throughout the day and will give talks on astronomy and what there is to see. Door prize and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening and include telescopes\, binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \n Registration & Check-in\nRegistration  \nCamping reservations are done through the Carver county parks. Visit the Carver County Parks Reservation Website to reserve a park campsite. \nTo register for a Ballfield campsite or for Camping with the Stars day or weekend passes\, visit this Carver County Ticketing website. \nNote that a campsite AND a single day or weekend pass are purchased separately.  You can also attend without camping by purchasing the single day or weekend pass only. \nYou can also call the Park Office at (952) 466-5255 for register or find out more. \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing. \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 21 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Trena Johnson – President of the Minnesota Astronomical Society – MAS\, Be a Member – Now What? \nYou will hear a little history on the MAS and my path to becoming President. Why be interested in the MAS\, and now that you have joined\, what do you do with your membership!  Bio: I can’t say that I have been passionate about astronomy for all of my life. I certainly can say I was interested in the constellations\, from Greek & Roman Mythology\, since being introduced to them in High School. My weekend trips to the family farm and seeing so many stars but also loving how bright the moon was without city lights. It made me always wonder what was up there. Flash forward to today\, where I now know a little bit of what we can see and how precious those dark skies are. I have been a member since 2016 and am still learning about what is up there. Come join me and my trip with the MAS. \n8:00pm – Laura Hammerbeck – DART: A Smashing Success! \nIn September 2022\, NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid … on purpose. The DART mission shows it’s possible to deflect an Earth-bound asteroid in space.  Learn about the mission and its beneficial effects on a nearby asteroid. Get firsthand experience with kinetic impactors and see how we can use them to protect the Earth.  Bio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience.  An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSaturday July 22 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Sarah Devine – Solar Eclipses: What\, When\, and How \nGet ready for two upcoming solar eclipses! Annular and Total. Through hands-on activities\, we’ll learn the what\, when and how of solar eclipses. Bring your questions and get ready to have some Sun-sational fun. Bio: Sarah Devine has loved astronomy since before she can remember. Her childhood dream job was to be an astronaut. Her love for all things space has allowed her to teach astronomy for over 10 years in multiple settings. From museums and planetariums to community college to 4-H\, talking about astronomy and learning with others of all ages is her passion. She’s traveled to major international observatories and has fond memories of traveling to the 2017 total solar eclipse here in the U.S.A.  \n3:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Start your own space program by building and launching your own model rocket \nMr. Kilbane will help you build your own DYI rocket with 3D printed parts and learn how to safely launch it.  This program helps fulfill requirements for several cub scout adventures and the BSA Space Exploration Merit badge. This workshop is sponsored by Gopher STEAM\, a Minnesota provider for STEM education and entertainment.  Bio: Colin Kilbane has been sharing his STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) fun for almost 30 years now.  He started making slime and setting off fire alarms with chemistry outreach at Kansas State and the University of Minnesota.  A chemist and biochemist by training\, he ended up moving on to share his passion for STEM and making things go boom as the Senior Mad Scientist and Operations Director for Mad Science of MN for more than a decade before he made his move to the high school classroom.  He has taught chemistry\, physical science\, robotics\, makerspace and physics for the last ten years and does STEM on the side. This year\, he started up Gopher STEAM. Gopher STEAM can add some STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, ART! and math) to any event for any age\, preschool on up.  Gopher STEAM offers fantastically fun interactive shows\, activity tables\, birthday parties\, scouting programs\, classes and now summer camps.  Check out more at Gophersteam.com \n5:00pm – Dinner Break – Cookout.  Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, buns and condiments will be provided. \n7:00pm – Brad Nasset – Understanding the Night Sky \nWhat is up there? How do we find constellations? What is there to look at in addition to constellations? Why are different ones visible at different times of the night\, and different times of the year? Well\, now you will know!  Bio:  Brad Nasset is a Solar System Ambassador with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He enjoys sharing his knowledge about the night sky and has presented astronomy and space exploration topics to thousands of people in public and private groups\, at National Park System night sky events\, and high school and university astronomy classes. He is also an observatory operator with the Minnesota Astronomical Society.  \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing followed by raffle drawing. Door prize drawing\,  must be present to win. Raffle drawing\, you do not need to be present to win. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSunday July 23 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/16th-annual-camping-with-the-stars-at-eagle-lake-observatory-3/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cwts_from_field.jpg GEO:44.8103;-93.9397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33 Norwood Young America MN 55397 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10775 County Road 33:geo:-93.9397,44.8103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T161407 CREATED:20230705T020757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T183320Z UID:10000261-1690099200-1690120800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:16th Annual Camping with The Stars at Eagle Lake Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 16th Annual Camping With the Stars at the Eagle Lake Observatory in Baylor Regional Park. Speakers are scheduled throughout the day and will give talks on astronomy and what there is to see. Door prize and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening and include telescopes\, binoculars\, MAS merchandise\, astronomy books and more. Weather permitting\, the evening will conclude with a tour of the night sky and of course stargazing. \nAdditional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page. \n Registration & Check-in\nRegistration  \n\nCall the Carver County Park Office at 952-466-5255 to register and reserve your spot.\nUtility Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $113.00\nPrimitive Campsite in family campground + MAS EVENT Registration $97.00\nGroup Camp Setting in Ball field below the observatory + MAS EVENT Registration $70.00\nDaily Admissions (not camping) to MAS EVENT $10.00/person/day\n\nRegistration fees includeTwo nights of campingGuest wristbands (one per person)Door prize drawing tickets (one per person) \nAll registration fees are for up to 4 people. Extra Person – $10/each for weekend \nCheck-in \nThe campground host will be checking in any CWTS campers that arrive on Friday & Saturday. Any walk-ins will be sent to the observatory. \nAll CWTS guests\, after checking in and getting their campsite\, will pick up their CWTS packet at the observatory. Among other things\, the packet will provide information on the weekend activities\, event schedule\, and door prize tickets for Saturday night drawing. \nWalk-in fee are collected at the observatory. Included with the fee are the door prize tickets (and wrist bands).  Anyone can also buy a raffle ticket\, whether registered or not. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday July 21 \nThe observatory opens and the Star Party begins at 7:00 pm. We will begin with solar viewing and other daytime objects. The star party continues past midnight. \n7:00pm – Trena Johnson – President of the Minnesota Astronomical Society – MAS\, Be a Member – Now What? \nYou will hear a little history on the MAS and my path to becoming President. Why be interested in the MAS\, and now that you have joined\, what do you do with your membership!  Bio: I can’t say that I have been passionate about astronomy for all of my life. I certainly can say I was interested in the constellations\, from Greek & Roman Mythology\, since being introduced to them in High School. My weekend trips to the family farm and seeing so many stars but also loving how bright the moon was without city lights. It made me always wonder what was up there. Flash forward to today\, where I now know a little bit of what we can see and how precious those dark skies are. I have been a member since 2016 and am still learning about what is up there. Come join me and my trip with the MAS. \n8:00pm – Laura Hammerbeck – DART: A Smashing Success! \nIn September 2022\, NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid … on purpose. The DART mission shows it’s possible to deflect an Earth-bound asteroid in space.  Learn about the mission and its beneficial effects on a nearby asteroid. Get firsthand experience with kinetic impactors and see how we can use them to protect the Earth.  Bio: Laura is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With over 20 years of teaching and communication experience\, she presents solid information in an enthusiastic yet relaxed manner\, with an ounce of humor on the side. Laura brings focus and energy to her audience.  An amateur astronomer and space junkie\, she is eager to share space exploration and study\, as well as all its intriguing ideas with people of all ages. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSaturday July 22 \nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n2:00PM – Sarah Devine – Solar Eclipses: What\, When\, and How \nGet ready for two upcoming solar eclipses! Annular and Total. Through hands-on activities\, we’ll learn the what\, when and how of solar eclipses. Bring your questions and get ready to have some Sun-sational fun. Bio: Sarah Devine has loved astronomy since before she can remember. Her childhood dream job was to be an astronaut. Her love for all things space has allowed her to teach astronomy for over 10 years in multiple settings. From museums and planetariums to community college to 4-H\, talking about astronomy and learning with others of all ages is her passion. She’s traveled to major international observatories and has fond memories of traveling to the 2017 total solar eclipse here in the U.S.A.  \n3:00PM – Colin Kilbane – Start your own space program by building and launching your own model rocket \nMr. Kilbane will help you build your own DYI rocket with 3D printed parts and learn how to safely launch it.  This program helps fulfill requirements for several cub scout adventures and the BSA Space Exploration Merit badge. This workshop is sponsored by Gopher STEAM\, a Minnesota provider for STEM education and entertainment.  Bio: Colin Kilbane has been sharing his STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) fun for almost 30 years now.  He started making slime and setting off fire alarms with chemistry outreach at Kansas State and the University of Minnesota.  A chemist and biochemist by training\, he ended up moving on to share his passion for STEM and making things go boom as the Senior Mad Scientist and Operations Director for Mad Science of MN for more than a decade before he made his move to the high school classroom.  He has taught chemistry\, physical science\, robotics\, makerspace and physics for the last ten years and does STEM on the side. This year\, he started up Gopher STEAM. Gopher STEAM can add some STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, ART! and math) to any event for any age\, preschool on up.  Gopher STEAM offers fantastically fun interactive shows\, activity tables\, birthday parties\, scouting programs\, classes and now summer camps.  Check out more at Gophersteam.com \n5:00pm – Dinner Break – Cookout.  Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, buns and condiments will be provided. \n7:00pm – Brad Nasset – Understanding the Night Sky \nWhat is up there? How do we find constellations? What is there to look at in addition to constellations? Why are different ones visible at different times of the night\, and different times of the year? Well\, now you will know!  Bio:  Brad Nasset is a Solar System Ambassador with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He enjoys sharing his knowledge about the night sky and has presented astronomy and space exploration topics to thousands of people in public and private groups\, at National Park System night sky events\, and high school and university astronomy classes. He is also an observatory operator with the Minnesota Astronomical Society.  \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing followed by raffle drawing. Door prize drawing\,  must be present to win. Raffle drawing\, you do not need to be present to win. \n9:30pm – Brad Nasset – Laser Light Constellation TourJoin Brad near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSunday July 23 \nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Continental Breakfast \nMorning coffee & donuts (Juice for the kids) – Celebrate the day of the Sun with views through the solar observing telescopes and binoculars. The observatory will be open throughout the morning and early afternoon. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/16th-annual-camping-with-the-stars-at-eagle-lake-observatory-4/ LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping With The Stars,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cwts_from_field.jpg GEO:44.8103;-93.9397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33 Norwood Young America MN 55397 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10775 County Road 33:geo:-93.9397,44.8103 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR