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MAS Happenings – November 5 2024
Happenings this Week * MAS November Monthly Meeting * New Member Orientation * ELO Public Star Party * CCESR Public Star Party * BSIG Winter Presentation * Save the Date - MAS Elections * Call for Nominees * Observatory Training Schedules & Information MAS November Monthly Meeting Zoom Meeting ONLY Due to a scheduling conflict at the Aŋpétu Téča...
MAS Happenings – October 29 2024
Happenings this Week * Bill Glass * Save the Date - MAS Elections * Call for Nominees * Observatory Training Schedules & Information Bill Glass (1949-2024) I am sad to report the passing of long time MAS member and eclipse chaser extraordinaire Bill Glass. Bill was active in the club and a regular at our monthly meetings. He traveled around the world...
MAS Happenings – October 22 2024
Happenings this Week * ELO Public Star Party * Save the Date - MAS Elections * Call for Nominees * Observatory Training Schedules & Information Public Star Party Eagle Lake Observatory Saturday, October 26th 7 PM to 10 PM Speaker: Trena Johnson, MAS President & NASA Solar System Ambassador Topic: NASA Psyche Mission Summary: We will be taking a...
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