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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240707T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T204851 CREATED:20240705T173639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T173717Z UID:10000295-1720206000-1720350000@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing Weekend CANCELLED-WEATHER 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-mas-observing-weekend-2/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/llcc_logo.png 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:20240711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T204851 CREATED:20240229T022655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T125216Z UID:10000282-1720724400-1720731600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Valts Treibergs – MAS 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: Valts Treibergs – MAS\nTopic: The University Of Minnesota Students’ Practice Observatory – The Discovery\, History\, and Preservation of Its Equipment \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:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87985938219?pwd=1ecp2Nl2ttUVbyjKHrNjslz9DdOahh.1 \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: 879 8593 8219​\nPasscode: 560482\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/mas-monthly-meeting-9/ LOCATION:MAS Hybrid Monthly Meeting at AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center\, 1910 County Road B West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAShybridMonthlyMeeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T204851 CREATED:20231218T215152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180227Z UID:10000296-1720810800-1720954800@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:LLCC-MAS Observing 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-mas-observing-weekend/2024-07-12/ LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/llcc_logo.png 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:20240712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T204851 CREATED:20231218T224245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T190708Z UID:10000307-1720810800-1720965600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Annual Camping With The Stars DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the 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 or register online at https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mncarverctywt.wsc/search.html?module=PST\nGroup Camp Setting in Ball field below the observatory (not including event admission pass)+ MAS EVENT Registration $20/night\nDaily Admissions (not camping) to MAS EVENT $12/person/day\n\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. \nTentative Schedule of Events\nFriday July 12\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: Dave Falkner\, NASA Solar System Ambassador – Understanding the Sun \nSummary: We know the solar wind causes the aurora borealis. Obviously the solar wind comes from the Sun. But how does the Sun create the solar wind? Let’s learn about the Sun. Dave will talk about the perception of the Sun in history\, how the source of energy for the Sun was discovered\, the structure of the Sun and its features\, the source of the solar wind\, and how NASA is unlocking the mystery of the Sun’s corona with the Parker Solar Probe. \nBio: Dave has been a life-long amateur astronomer. He first became interested in astronomy as a pre-teen when his father took him to a show at the Holcolm Planetarium in Indianapolis. He became hooked and has had an interest in astronomy ever since.  After retiring from the US Navy\, Dave settled in Minnesota and became an active member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS). He has served as its President from 2011 – 2014 and again from 2019 – 2020 and is the current Secretary. As a member of the MAS\, Dave enjoyed performing astronomical outreach\, often speaking to groups at libraries\, nature centers and schools.  Dave is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador where he educates the public about space\, space exploration and NASA missions. Along with his outreach activities\, Dave has taught beginning Astronomy classes at a local community college and has published three books; two editions of “Mythology of the Night Sky” and the book “The Stories of Astronomers and Their Stars.” \n8:00pm: Tim Carlson\, NASA Solar System Ambassador – Voyager 1 & 2: Humanity’s Most Distant Explorers \nSummary: The Voyager missions to the outer planets and interstellar space will be discussed. Including the incredible opportunity for a “grand tour” of the outer planets only encountered every 176 years and some true “postcards from the edge” at Jupiter\, Saturn\, Uranus\, and Neptune. The interstellar mission and current status will also be highlighted as well as the challenges of flying two geriatric spacecraft with a tiny flight team. \nBio: Tim has been a space nerd all his life. For his science fair project in 4th grade he built a model of the Apollo 11 Command and Lunar modules and explained how they docked together for their trip to the Moon. He loves all things that have to do with space from Mercury to Artemis and everything in between. He looks forward to sharing his love of space exploration with everyone he can. \n9:30pm – David Falkner – Laser Light Constellation Tour \nJoin us near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSaturday July 13\nThe observatory opens at 1:00 pm. for daytime viewing of the sun\, stars & planets (if clear). \n1:00pm – Trena Johnson\, MAS President \, NASA Solar System Ambassador – An Overview of the Earth’s Natural Satellite\, THE MOON! \nSummary: If you were ever wanting to know all about the moon\, I would love to help you. Let me start your journey with an overview of our natural satellite. I will talk about the moon’s phases\, why we never see all of the far side\, when we might return to the lunar surface\, and what is the best way to view our moon. Let us journey there together! \nBio: 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. \n2:00pm – Doug Neverman\, Engineer\, Educator\, Musician\, and MAS member – A Survey of Astrophotography \nSummary: This presentation explores the various categories of astrophotography. Images\, taken by MAS members\, are presented with a list of equipment and settings. Also included is advice on how to get started and an image history of the presenter’s astrophotography journey. \nBio: Doug Neverman is a retired software engineer and music teacher. At a young age he was interested in science and particularly space and electronics. His observations were first done on an 8″ Newtonian telescope. In 2015 Doug started doing astrophotography and joined MAS. Since then he has improved his equipment\, skills\, knowledge\, and enjoys sharing and helping others to observe and photograph the universe. \n3:00pm – Brad Nasset\, NASA Solar System Ambassador – Understanding the Night Sky \nSummary: Where are we in the universe? How do we find constellations\, and why are many of them only visible at certain times of the year? What else can we see in the Milky Way with small and consumer-available telescopes? Well\, now you will know! \nBio: 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. \n4:00pm Matt Dunham\, Engineer and MAS Treasurer – Make Your Own Planisphere \nSummary: Make your own planisphere (star wheel) so you can find objects in the night sky. Materials will be provided. \nBio: Matt has been a product development engineer for industrial\, wireless\, and medical devices. Hobby’s include amatuer radio\, storm chasing\, and various outdoor adventures. Matt joined the MAS in 2018 and is currently serving as the MAS treasurer. \n5:00pm – Picnic Dinner Break  \n6:30pm: Colin Kilbane\, STEAM educator – Rocket Building and Launching! \nSummary: Let’s get ready to rocket! Come take a crash course on model rocketry\, pun fully intended! Learn how Newton’s laws of motion make space travel possible and help us explore our solar system. In this class you will build a simple 3D printed model rocket and learn how to safely launch it. \nBio: 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 \n8:00pm – Door prize drawing\,  MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. \n8:30pm – Raffle prize drawing\,  You do not need to be present to win. \n9:30pm – Brad Nassett – Laser Light Constellation Tour \nJoin us near the plaza for a guided tour of the night sky using a laser light. \nSunday July 14\nThe observatory opens at 8:00 am. for solar viewing and other daytime objects (if clear). \n8:00am – Breakfast in the HotSpot Classroom \nCome join us for breakfast\, which includes eggs\, toast\, donuts\, fruit\, juice\, coffee\, and more. The day will include solar viewing from the observatory. \n2:00pm Activities conclude URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/annual-camping-with-the-stars/ 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:20240727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T220000 DTSTAMP:20260419T204851 CREATED:20240722T192223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T192614Z UID:10000317-1722106800-1722117600@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory - Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM: Laura Hammerbeck\, NASA Solar System Ambassador – Exploding Stars! \nSummary: Never seen an exploding star? This year\, you have a chance! T. Coronae Borealis\, predicted to erupt soon\, is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s a recurrent nova\, and people around the world will be able to see it themselves.  Why does this happen\, and when? Where should you look? Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck on an exploration of nova\, supernova and even kilonova. Explosions in space…what could be more fun? \nThe 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. \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 Observatory         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/public-star-party-at-eagle-lake-observatory-12/ 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/2021/04/stars-equipment.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:20240727T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T230000 DTSTAMP:20260419T204851 CREATED:20240320T214929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T215011Z UID:10000329-1722110400-1722121200@www.mnastro.org SUMMARY:BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field DESCRIPTION:Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope\, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner’s Special Interest Group’s Observing Session.  This is a free event\, and open to all who want to learn!\n \nWe hope you can make it!\nMAS 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!  Sign up below to be notified about any schedule changes. \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-observing-session-at-metcalf-field-3/ LOCATION:Metcalf Field\, 795 Indian Trail S\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner's Observing Session,BSIG,public,Public Star Party 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 END:VCALENDAR