Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker Tanya Melnik

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

7:00 pm - featured Speaker: Tanya Melnik - Northern Lights! Summary: Northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, is a natural light display many of us had a chance to enjoy this year. It is an important part of tradition and identity for many northern cultures. It is one of the most recognized space weather […]

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Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker: Trena Johnson

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

7:00 pm Featured Speaker: Trena Johnson, MAS President   Title: NASA Psyche Mission     Summary: We will be taking a journey to a metal world. Let us explore an asteroid and the spacecraft that is going on this spectacular journey.  How does this mission help us understand our own planet or will we find out […]

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Astronomy Day – Fall 2024

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

Saturday October 12, 2024 The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the Astronomical League’s Astronomy Day activities at the Eagle Lake Observatory in Baylor Regional Park. Speakers are scheduled throughout the day and will give talks on astronomy and what there is to see. Door prize drawing will be held Saturday […]

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Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker John Fisher

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

7:00 pm Featured Speaker: John Fisher, MAS Member Title: What Are Stars Made Of?    Summary: What messages are hidden in the light of celestial objects? Join John in the classroom for a hands-on demonstration to learn about the different elements that make up stars and see how astronomers measure temperature. Featuring video contributions of […]

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Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – International Observe The Moon Night

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

7:00 pm: Featured Speaker - Laura Hammerbeck Title: International Observe the Moon Night 2024 - A partnered event for Bell Museum's Statewide Star Party event. Summary: IOMN; The annual global celebration bringing together fellow lunar enthusiasts and moon-curious people worldwide.  Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Laura Hammerbeck on a cosmic quest of our nighttime companion. […]

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Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at the Eagle Lake Observatory. Public star parties are open to all, you do not need to be a MAS member to attend. Typically there is no fee to attend a star party, however donations are greatly […]

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Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker: Merle Hiltner

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

Featured Speaker: Merle HiltnerTime: 7:00 PMTitle: Astronomy 101Summary: Ever wonder how telescopes work, what's a Blue moon, a Super moon or why isn't Pluto a planet. I'll explain these and more questions you have about astronomy. The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at […]

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Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker Laura Hammerbeck

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

7:00 pm Featured Speaker:  Laura Hammerbeck - Two Years of Webb Summary: The James Webb Space Telescope has been in operation for 2 years, thrilling us with stunning images and breakthrough astronomy. Learn how JWST’s groundbreaking technologies have shaped our understanding of the universe, and take a look back through time to the earliest light […]

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Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory – Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

7:00 PM: Laura Hammerbeck, NASA Solar System Ambassador - Exploding Stars! Summary: Never seen an exploding star? This year, you have a chance! T. Coronae Borealis, predicted to erupt soon, is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s a recurrent nova, and people around the world will be able to see it themselves.  Why does this happen, and […]

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Annual Camping With The Stars

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

The Minnesota Astronomical Society would like to invite you to attend the Annual Camping With the Stars at the Eagle Lake Observatory in Baylor Regional Park. Speakers are scheduled throughout the day and will give talks on astronomy and what there is to see. Door prize and raffle prize drawings will be held Saturday evening […]

Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

Featured Speaker: Laura Hammerbeck Time: 7:00 PM Title: Exploding stars! Summary: Never seen an exploding star? This year, you have a chance! T. Coronae Borealis, predicted to erupt soon, is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s a recurrent nova, and people around the world will be able to see it themselves. Why does this happen, and when? […]

Free
Event Series Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Public Star Party at Eagle Lake Observatory

Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN, United States

The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) host Public Star Parties approximately every other Saturday night, from March to November, at the Eagle Lake Observatory. Public star parties are open to all, you do not need to be a MAS member to attend. Typically there is no fee to attend a star party, however donations are greatly […]

Free