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Featured Speaker: Sarah DevineTime: 7:00 PMTitle: Mars Update Summary: Mars, the planet we populated with robots. From their first flyby to today, what have we learned and what are we looking to do next?The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at the Eagle Lake […]

7:00 PM  Speaker: Matt Dunham Topic: Basics of How Different Telescopes Work Summary:  An overview of the most common types of telescope optics and mounts in simple terms with examples at the observatory, including pros and cons and help in selecting the right telescope for the intended uses. Brief Bio: Matt has been a product […]

Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck Time: 7:00 PM Title: Exploding stars! Summary: 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? […]

7:00 PM: Laura Hammerbeck, NASA Solar System Ambassador - Exploding Stars! Summary: 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 […]

7:00 pm Featured Speaker:  Laura Hammerbeck - Two Years of Webb Summary: The James Webb Space Telescope has been in operation for 2 years, thrilling us with stunning images and breakthrough astronomy. Learn how JWST’s groundbreaking technologies have shaped our understanding of the universe, and take a look back through time to the earliest light […]

Featured Speaker: Merle HiltnerTime: 7:00 PMTitle: Astronomy 101Summary: Ever wonder how telescopes work, what's a Blue moon, a Super moon or why isn't Pluto a planet. I'll explain these and more questions you have about astronomy. The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at […]

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 […]

7:00 pm: Featured Speaker - Laura Hammerbeck Title: International Observe the Moon Night 2024 - A partnered event for Bell Museum's Statewide Star Party event. Summary: IOMN; The annual global celebration bringing together fellow lunar enthusiasts and moon-curious people worldwide.  Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck on a cosmic quest of our nighttime companion. […]

7:00 pm Featured Speaker: John Fisher, MAS Member Title: What Are Stars Made Of?    Summary: What messages are hidden in the light of celestial objects? Join John in the classroom for a hands-on demonstration to learn about the different elements that make up stars and see how astronomers measure temperature. Featuring video contributions of […]