Sep 2, 2025 | MAS Happenings
Happenings this Week A few nights ago, while tinkering with my new imaging setup, a file mysteriously appeared on my laptop. No email. No download. Just… there on my desktop. “Origin: Vega quadrant.” In defiance of every IT warning ever—phishing, smishing—I opened it....
Aug 26, 2025 | MAS Happenings
The much-anticipated Northern Nights Star Fest (NNSF) wrapped up yesterday… I think. I haven’t heard much since. Either everyone is still catching up on sleep—or they were eaten by a bear. Either way, if you were there and survived, we can’t wait to hear...
Aug 19, 2025 | MAS Happenings
Happenings this Week The much-anticipated Northern Nights Star Fest (NNSF) kicks off this week, and for those who can’t make it up North, Cherry Grove Observatory (CGO) is hosting a member star party on Friday night. To summon clear skies and banish Canadian wildfire...
Jun 24, 2025 | MAS Happenings
Happenings this Week Where Have You Been All My Life, June Boötids?! This Friday marks the peak of the minor meteor shower known as the Boötids (radiant in the constellation Boötes). According to other—less fun—astronomy news sources, the Boötids can, on rare and...
Jun 17, 2025 | MAS Happenings
Happenings this Week This observing season is proving to be… challenging? If you’ve been spending more time refreshing your weather apps and checking the airnow.gov site than observing or imaging, here are a few astronomy-themed riddles to while away the time on...
