The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Topic: 5th Annual Members Astrophotography COVID-19 PROTOCOL: Masks are welcome, but not required at the Monthly Meeting. Reminder if you are feeling ill or have been around someone who has been ill, […]
Public Solar Viewing Party 1-3 pm Astronomical Society Members will use special telescopes and telescope filters for safe solar viewing. (NOTE: Looking directly at the sun without specialized equipment and filters can cause permanent eye damage) Optional FREE Craft Activity for Families: The program will provide an optional craft activity for children and families highlighting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Northern Nights Star Fest will be held at long Lake Conservation Center August 28 - September 2 2024. The LLCC Committee is working hard to put together a great event. Registration is CLOSED Additional details of NNSF can be found on the Northern Nights Star Fest event page. Join us for the premier MAS Regional […]