Member Star Party at Cherry Grove Observatory - Keyholder Training Join us at CGO for a Star Party! Bring your telescope or use one on-site, including the Starmaster Dobsonian, LX-200, or other scopes! Not a Keyholder at CGO? Keyholder training will be held during this star party. Star parties are cancelled if cloudy, so watch […]
Due to potential for treacherous road conditions on Saturday evening the public star party scheduled for Eagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park is cancelled. Our next public event will take place on March 28th. 7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TIM CARLSON Topic: The NASA Dragonfly Mission Selected as NASA’s fourth New Frontiers mission, […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
MESSIER MARATHON The MM is called OFF for Friday due to cloudy conditions. See the Forum or website for backup of Saturday. A Messier Marathon is an attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night. The Messier catalogue was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and […]
Public Star Party at Cedar Creek Come and learn more about the night skies. Each star party starts with a brief presentation about astronomy. A number of telescopes will be available for night sky viewing after the program, weather dependent. NOTE: You do not need a telescope to attend, and the the cost is free. […]
Unfortunately we have to cancel this presentation - but we should add it to the next fall/winter BSIG schedule - stay tuned. Suresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner's Coordinator
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: TIM CARLSON Topic: The NASA Dragonfly Mission Selected as NASA’s fourth New Frontiers mission, the Dragonfly rotorcraft lander will explore Titan autonomously. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Tim Carlson exploring the Dragonfly mission. This presentation will detail why Titan is such a compelling world to study, what objectives the Dragonfly mission has […]
The MAS will be hosting a hybrid in-person & ZOOM Monthly Meeting. MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! Featured Speaker: Chuck Allen - Astronomical League President Topic: The Home Galaxy Starting with the sun’s plunge through the Local Fluff, this program examines the Milky Way Galaxy from the inside out. […]
MAS Star Party Member Weekend Unlike other MAS star party sites, the nature of the relationship between the MAS and the LLCC requirements affects access by both members and the general public. Specifically: Other than the Northern Nights Star Fest, Events held at LLCC are not open to the public. Only MAS members and their […]
Rebecca Messer will be holding an in-person MAS Member Orientation Meeting on Saturday mornings a few times per year. Any new (or old) members, or those considering joining the MAS are invited to meet us from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026 Robert Trail Library14395 S Robert TrailRosemount, MM 55068 In this approximately […]
7:00 PM Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck Topic: Novae, supernovae, kilonovae, oh my! Stellar explosions are among the most energetic events in the universe. They create new elements, enrich interstellar space, and even lead to the formation of new stars and planets, but how do you tell them apart? Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck […]
Virgo Venture The MAS ”Virgo Venture” is a star party dedicated to observing many of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. The Venture is scheduled for the new moon weekend, usually one month after the Messier Marathon, when Virgo is in a prime viewing position. Friday is the primary night, with Saturday being the […]