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SUMMARY:Monthly MAS Meeting - Featured Event - Members Astrophotography
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 Event: Members Astrophtography\nClub members will share their recent astrophograhy work.\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. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom using the following URL: Zoom LINK https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88445244666?pwd=YVBOeFhyVGVyOS9vUVlheGpLVUt5QT09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDialing-in with a phone: \n\nMeeting ID: 884 4524 4666\nPasscode: 262600\nNumber: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\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-3/
LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public
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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/2023-08-05/
LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party
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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/2023-08-11/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:member,Member Star Party
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SUMMARY:Northern Nights Star Fest - August 16-20\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center August 16-21\, 2023.\nThe LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. \nRegistration is closed. \nIf you need assistance during the registration process\, please contact Dave at 218.768.4653 or dave@longlakecc.org. \nAdditional details of NNSF can be found on the Northern Nights Star Fest event page. \nJoin us for the premier MAS Regional Star Party at our great dark-sky site. \nPreliminary NNSF Agenda (Subject to change at any time)\nWednesday August 16\, 2023\n3:00 pm:  Check in at NorthStar Lodge when you arrive5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall7:00 pm:  If cloudy we will watch online lectures or movie in the lecture hallRest of Evening:  Observe. (No white light!)12:00 am:  Midnight Snack in dining hallThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \n Thursday August 17\, 2023\n11:30 am:  Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Swap Meet at Lecture Hall (Bring your stuff to sell)1:00pm: Lecture – Dick Jacobsen  – “Living With A Giant Telescope”2:00pm: Lecture – Ken Hugill – “Sun Gun”3:30 pm:  LLCC Keyholder training.  (Part 1) Video in lecture hall3:30 pm:  Solar Observing (Get out your solar scopes to share)5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hallRest of Evening: Observe12:00 am:  Midnight Snack in dining hallThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nFriday August 18\, 2023\n11:30 am:  Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Lecture: Dave Falkner “My Amazing Trip to Chile”Turn in your observing logs for Observing Certificate2:30 pm: Lecture – Ahmed Reda – “Stellar Evolution”4:00 pm:  LLCC Keyholder training. (Part 2) Meet at Observatory4:00 pm:  Solar Observing (Get out your solar scopes to share)5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall7:00 pm:  Welcome Message – Door prize give-away – Must be present to win.8:30 pm: If cloudy – bonfire or movieRest of Evening: Observe12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nSaturday August 19\, 2023\n11:30 am: Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Lecture: Bob Kerr “The Artist and the Eclipse”Turn in your observing logs for Observing Certificate2:30 pm: Lecture: Jerry Jones “The Great American Eclipse of …..”3:30 pm: Guided Naturalist Activities.  Meet at Lecture Hall5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall 7:00 pm: Featured Speaker: Bob King “Aurora”8:30 pm: If cloudy – bonfire or movieRest of Evening: Observe12:00 am: Midnight Snack in dining hall \nThe 30”and 25” scopes will be available for use. \nSunday August 20\, 2022\n11:30 am: Brunch in dining hall1:00 pm: Open floor to show your astrophotography5:30 pm:  Dinner in dining hall7:00 pm: If cloudy – bonfire or movieTurn in your observing logs for Observing CertificateRest of Evening: ObserveThe 30”and 25”scopes will be available for use. \nMonday August 21\, 2023\n1:00 pm:  Checkout (sweep your room\, pick up garbage)Leave no trace.  Pick up your swap-meet stuff
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/northern-nights-star-fest-august-2023/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Nights Star Fest,public
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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/2023-08-19/
LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party
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SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek - August 2023
DESCRIPTION:August 2023 Star Party Program\nCome and learn more about the night skies. Each star party starts with a brief presentation about astronomy. A number of telescopes will be available for night sky viewing after the program\, weather dependent. NOTE: You do not need a telescope to attend. \nThe primary scheduled star party typically is for Friday night\, with a backup date of Saturday\, if the weather is better.  This calendar will be updated with the latest schedule. \nDirections to Cedar Creek can be found on website.  Park near the Lindeman Lab Reception Hall.  The telescopes will be set up adjacent to the hall near the field. \n 
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek-08-2023/
LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States
CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T142402
CREATED:20221111T183948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204920Z
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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/2023-08-26/
LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:public,Public Star Party
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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/2023-08-26/
LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public
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