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The Minnesota Astronomical Society has been sharing the joys of amateur astronomy with the public and our dedicated membership since 1972. Info for BeginnersMembershipMAS Happenings Weekly Newsletter
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MAS Happenings – June 18 2024
Happenings this Week * BSIG Observing Session (Rescheduled) * Observatory Training Schedules & Information BSIG Observing Session Metcalf Field June 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm CDT Because of weather, we have rescheduled this event to June 22 at 8:00 pm. Hope to see you there! For more information click the button below. BSIG Observing Session Observatory Training Calendar Eagle Lake...
MAS Happenings – June 11 2024
Happenings this Week * ELO Public Star Party * BSIG Observing Session * Observatory Training Schedules & Information Public Star Party Eagle Lake Observatory June 15 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT Join us at our outreach facility located in Carver County Baylor Regional Park, just 3 miles north of Norwood-Young America. ELO Keyholder volunteers should sign up on the forum. NOTE: Only ELO...
MAS Happenings – June 4 2024
Happenings this Week * June Monthly Meeting * Virgo Venture * June Gemini * Observatory Training Schedules & Information June Monthly Hybrid Meeting Thursday, June 6 @ 7 PM Join us at the AŊPÉTU TÉČA Education Center (formerly the Fairview Community Center) for this month's meeting. This meeting will feature your 2024 Total Eclipse pictures. If you have pictures to share send them to...
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