Happenings this Week

* ELO Public Star Party
* NNSF Announcement
* Observatory Training Schedules & Information

Eagle Lake Observatory
Saturday, August 24th       7 PM to 10 PM

Speaker: Merle Hiltner
Topic: Astronomy 101

Summary: 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.

Join us as we share our passion for observing the night sky.

Click for more information.

Northern Nights Star Fest 2024
Long Lake Conservation Center
August 28 – September 2

There are still a  few rooms available, but filling fast!  Register at https://www.mnastro.org/event/northern-nights-star-fest-2024-at-llcc/

The LLCC Committee has put together a great program that has a number of speakers, including Bob King, a swap meet, nature hikes, canoeing, and of course observing in the MAS darkest skies.

Click for more information.

Observatory Training Calendar

Eagle Lake Observatory

September 28 — Afternoon – Schedule 1
October 05 ——- Evening  –  Schedule 2

Schedule 1      Keyholder Orientation
Onan Building (2023)
Visual Platform/LX 200
SA Casby
Star Party Preparation and Teardown

Schedule 2     Keyholder Orientation
Onan Building (2023)
Imaging Platform (2023)
20″ Obsession
SA Casby

ELO General Training Information

Training is divided into 8 modules, one of which is required. Select the modules for your training and click Submit Request at the bottom.  You will be contacted at a later date with more information.

Joseph J. Casby Observatory – All dates are tentative until confirmed

Sept 21
Nov 16

Training to start at 12:00 noon. Promptness is appreciated.
Training will begin with the mandatory Belwin Conservancy Orientation

Observatory refresher Training to startsat approximately 12:30

Cherry Grove Observatory

October 5 (before MAS Mini Messier Marathon – 4M)

NOTE: These are Saturday dates with Friday backup – weather permitting

More information will be forthcoming on the Cherry Grove Observatory  Discussion Forum.

LLCC Training

August 28
August 29
August 30
August 31
September 1
September 2

More information will be forthcoming on the LLCC Discussion Forum.

MAS Store

Find MAS Logo apparel and items at the MAS Store by clicking the button below.