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 […]
Saturday October 12, 2024 The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the Astronomical League’s Astronomy Day activities 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 drawing will be held Saturday […]
7:00 pm Featured Speaker: Trena Johnson, MAS President Title: NASA Psyche Mission Summary: We will be taking a journey to a metal world. Let us explore an asteroid and the spacecraft that is going on this spectacular journey. How does this mission help us understand our own planet or will we find out […]
7:00 pm - featured Speaker: Tanya Melnik - Northern Lights! Summary: 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 […]
Come view the Total Lunar Eclipse with MAS. This event is cancelled if cloudy. During 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 […]
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Tim Carlson Topic: NASA Juno Mission to Jupiter For nearly 10 years Juno has been exploring Jupiter and its system. This mission set out to explore Jupiter's atmosphere, magnetosphere, and moons, to learn about the planet's origins and evolution. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Tim Carlson on a journey of exploration […]
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Doug Neverman Title: Observing 101 Summary: Observing the universe involves more than getting out the telescope. It requires some planning. Observing 101 covers why planning is needed, terms that are used, some easy ways to plan targets, and what to expect when looking through the telescope. When complete the listener will […]
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Dave Falkner – MAS Member and NASA Solar System Ambassador Title: The Planets Through the Eyes of Robots Summary: Our solar system has been explored almost exclusively by unmanned spacecraft. These exploration “robots” have visited each planet, made some fascinating discoveries, and sent back spectacular images. Dave will talk about each […]
News: Walk-in Registrations Now Available The planning committee has decided to offer a "walk-in" registration for $100 cash or $105 paypal to try to encourage more to attend the conference. This option does NOT include the banquet meal but does include access to all the talks, door prizes, and snacks. There will be a Star-B-Que […]
Saturday May 3, 2025 The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the Astronomical League’s Astronomy Day activities 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 drawing will be held Saturday […]
