Happenings this Week

* Planets in the Park
* ELO Public Star Party
* Cedar Creek Observing Sessions
* BSIG Observing Session
* Observatory Training Schedules & Information

Thursday, August 8th – 8:30 to 10:00 PM
Pershing Field Park – MInneapolis

This is a family-friendly star party where we show the public the wonders of the night sky. Some highlights will be:

• The 4-day old crescent Moon
• Astronomy lessons with star wheels and a laser guided tour of the sky
• Telescope viewing of objects like M15 and double star Albireo

Members are encouraged to come and bring their telescopes
Will be held if clear or cloudy – cancelled if raining or stormy.

For information contact Michael Kauper @ 612-483-0298 (m)

Saturday, August 10th
Solar Viewing: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Evening Session: 7:00 to 10:00 PM

The MAS is partnering with Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (CCESR) for a day of activities highlighting how we can use the sun’s energy. We will provide solar viewing in the afternoon followed by an evening of viewing night sky objects. Both programs are free.

Members are welcome to bring their telescopes.

For more information click the button below.

Beginner Special Interest Group (BSIG)
Observing Session @ Metcalf Field

Saturday, August 10th     7:30 pm to 11:00 pm

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!

For more information click the button below.

Observatory Training Calendar

Eagle Lake Observatory

August 10 ——– Afternoon – Schedule 1 (See below)
August 17 ——– Evening  –  Schedule 2  (See below)
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

August 10th & August 17th ELO Training Information

An Eagle Lake Observatory keyholder training will be held on August 10th in the afternoon and August 17th in the evening.  It is not necessary to attend both weekends depending on the equipment you choose.

Training consists of orientation, building operation, telescope operation, and public star party preparation.  Since there is a lot of material it is suggested that you only sign up for a couple of telescopes.  Get familiar with those then be trained on other telescopes at later training sessions.

Sign up for training at https://www.mnastro.org/facilities/eagle-lake/elo_keyholder_training/

The class will be limited to 15 people.

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.

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