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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/2024-11-01/
LOCATION:Long Lake Conservation Center\, 28952 438th Lane\, Palisade\, 56469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Star Party
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SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - Prof. Michael Coughlin (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)
DESCRIPTION:Due to a scheduling conflict at the Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, the MAS will be hosting a  ZOOM-ONLY Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nFeatured Speaker: Prof. Michael Coughlin (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)\nTopic: Gravitational Waves \nMeeting Location: Online Only using ZOOM \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/87477860263?pwd=CpOJcY7mVau9Y8Z5YUsiYl97NNBPdo.1 \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/mas-monthly-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:​Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday\, November 9\, 2024. \nAny new (or old) members\, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 10:30am to 12:30pm on Saturday November 9 in the meeting room of the Ramsey County Library – Maplewood\, 3025 Southlawn Drive\, Maplewood\, MN 55109. \nIn this approximately two hours meeting we will introduce the leadership of the MAS\, discuss public and member star parties\, provide a look at all our observing sites\, discuss all the means of communications within the Society\, and provide an overall description of all the benefits of membership in the MAS. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nRebecca Messer \nMAS Membership Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/new-member-orientation-3/
LOCATION:Ramsey County Library – Maplewood\, 3025 Southlawn Drive\, Maplewood\, 55109\, United States
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SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Featuring Ron Schmit
DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Ron SchmitTopic: Learning About Stellarium \nSynopsis: \nAdvances in software have put the entire cosmos at our fingertips. That’s… A LOT\, and sometimes too much! With dozens of these programs out there\, how will you ever decide where to begin? I’ve got a great suggestion for you: Stellarium. It’s easy to use\, powerful\, and FREE. Join us as we explore this versatile application. Learn how to operate the dashboard and virtually explore the night sky. See all the amazing and helpful functions\, and the options that allow you to customize your view. Finding constellations\, locating deep sky objects\, planning an evening’s viewing – it can even run your telescope – all with the click of a mouse. For our presentation\, please have a PC ready to install and run the app so you can learn by doing! \nRon Schmit is one of the most accomplished and popular speakers in the MAS. A science educator by day\, he runs a very active astronomy program at the Jackson Middle School in Champlin. He also runs the sky shows at the Eisenhower Community Center Observatory in Hopkins. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83542960287?pwd=BJiazN70baAyqlO3azvNLcy8HIqK11.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID:    835 4296 0287Passcode:      091334 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-zoom-presentation-featuring-ron-schmit/
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SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek
DESCRIPTION:Public Star Party at Cedar Creek\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\, and the the cost is free. \nThis 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.  Due to construction activity at Cedar Creek\, please follow posted signage. \n 
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/public-star-party-at-cedar-creek/2024-11-09/
LOCATION:Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE55005-9718\, Bethel\, MN\, 55005-9718\, United States
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SUMMARY:Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory - Featured Speaker Tanya Melnik
DESCRIPTION:7:00 pm – featured Speaker: Tanya Melnik – Northern Lights! \nSummary: Northern lights\, also known as aurora borealis\, is a natural light display many of us had a chance to enjoy this year. It is an important part of tradition and identity for many northern cultures. It is one of the most recognized space weather phenomena created from interaction of solar wind with Earth’s magnetic field. Our Sun is currently very active. According to NOAA and NASA\, we are at solar maximum. That means we will have plenty of opportunities to see aurora in the next couple of years. Learn the science of aurora and aurora forecasts. Become a citizen scientist and contribute to the scientific understanding of aurora. And\, of course\, find out how to improve your chance of seeing aurora. \nBio: Tanya dreamed of seeing the Northern lights for a long time. After several failures driven by apps and many sleepless nights\, she decided it was time to learn the science of aurora and find a better way to chase it. Getting involved with the aurora chasing community was the right decision. She is an amateur space weather enthusiast who has studied the aurora and space weather in depth\, which led to an invitation to present to professionals in the field at the Space Weather Workshop.  Fast forward to 2024. Tanya is currently involved with the Upper Midwest Aurora Chasers (UMAC) as one of the Admins. She also serves as an Aurorasaurus Ambassador for NASA’s Citizen Science project dedicated to the study of aurora. She has also decided to take a more formal approach to space weather education and is currently enrolled in the Space Weather and Environment Program at Millersville University. And yes\, she finally saw the Northern Lights! \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-19/
LOCATION:Eagle Lake Observatory\, 10775 County Road 33\, Norwood Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
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