MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Cristina Andrade (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics) Topic: Kilonova Catcher (KNC) Meeting Location:AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center (formerly the Fairview Community Center)1910 County Road B WestRoseville, Minnesota 55113The hybrid meetings will be […]
DUE TO UNHEALTHY POOR AIR QUALITY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED 7:30 PM Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck Topic: Should Pluto be a planet? Poor Pluto! Demoted! Why was Pluto denied its planet status? What defines a planet anyway? NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck takes a look at this hotly debated topic. We’ll talk about […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
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! We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
Member Star Party at Cherry Grove Observatory - Keyholder Training Join us at CGO for a Star Party! Bring your telescope or use one on-site, including the Starmaster Dobsonian, LX-200, or other scopes! Not a Keyholder at CGO? Keyholder training will be held during this star party. Star parties are cancelled if cloudy, so watch […]
7:30 PM Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck Topic: Should Pluto be a planet? Poor Pluto! Demoted! Why was Pluto denied its planet status? What defines a planet anyway? NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck takes a look at this hotly debated topic. We’ll talk about makes a planet, and more about the other objects we see in […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
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 […]
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! We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge […]
Public Star Party at Cedar Creek Come and learn more about the night skies. Each star party starts with a brief presentation about astronomy. A number of telescopes will be 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. […]