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CGO Star Party
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Messier Marathon
Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United StatesMESSIER MARATHON A Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters). The first MAS Messier Marathon was held […]
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Messier Marathon
Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United StatesMESSIER MARATHON A Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters). The first MAS Messier Marathon was held […]
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Virgo Venture
Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United StatesVIRGO VENTURE The MAS ”Virgo Venture” is an star party dedicated to observing many of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. The Virgo Cluster is a cluster of galaxies in the constellation Virgo comprising approximately 1300 (and possibly up to 2000) member galaxies The cluster forms the heart of the larger Virgo Supercluster, of […]
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Mini Messier Marathon
Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United StatesMESSIER MARATHON A Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters). The first MAS Messier Marathon was held […]
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Messier Marathon – CANCELLED
Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United StatesNotice: Unfortunately, we are calling the Messier Marathon OFF for Friday 4/21. We will post here if Saturday is a go, but it is not looking likely. - Jerry JonesMESSIER MARATHON A Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French […]
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Virgo Venture – ON for Saturday 5/20
Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United StatesVirgo Venture We are ON for Saturday 5/20 - See you there!! The MAS ”Virgo Venture” is a star party dedicated to observing many of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. The Venture is scheduled for the new moon weekend, usually one month after the Messier Marathon, when Virgo is in a prime viewing […]
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Mini Messier Marathon
Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United StatesMini Messier Marathon The Mini Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night - but in the fall. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters). […]
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Messier Marathon 2024
Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States +1 moreMESSIER MARATHON A Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters). The MM has been moved to the […]
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Virgo Venture 2024
Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United StatesVirgo Venture The MAS ”Virgo Venture” is a star party dedicated to observing many of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. The Venture is scheduled for the new moon weekend, usually one month after the Messier Marathon, when Virgo is in a prime viewing position. Saturday is the primary night, with Friday being the […]
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Mini Messier Marathon 2024
Cherry Grove Observatory 8485 520th Street, Kenyon, MN, United States +1 moreMESSIER MARATHON A Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters). The first MAS Messier Marathon was held […]
