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  2. Metcalf Field

Metcalf Field

795 Indian Trail S
Afton, MN 55001 United States
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Overview

14 miles east of downtown St. Paul.
Altitude: 890

Metcalf Field is a fenced-in lot located fifteen miles east of downtown St. Paul and six miles north of Afton State Park.  The observing field is within the lands owned by the Belwin Conservancy. In spite of moderate light pollution from surrounding communities, it provides MAS members on the east side of the metropolitan area a convenient observing location.

Directions

To reach Metcalf, head east from St. Paul along Hwy. 94. About four miles east of the I-694 /  I-494 crossing is Minnesota State Highway 95, also known as Manning Avenue (exit 253).  Turn south (right turn) and then almost immediately turn left onto the frontage road  (Hudson Road S). Continue east on the frontage road for about 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Indian Trail, checking the odometer as you turn. Follow Indian Trail south for just about 1.1 miles, where you’ll see an unmarked chain-link gate on the right, opening onto a dirt driveway with slight up-slope. This is the the entrance to Metcalf.

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Today

April 2023

Sat 29
April 29 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm CDT Event Series BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN

MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]

May 2023

Sat 27
May 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm CDT Event Series BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN

MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]

June 2023

Sat 24
June 24 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm CDT Event Series BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN

MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]

August 2023

Sat 5
August 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm CDT Event Series BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN

MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]

Sat 26
August 26 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm CDT Event Series BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN

MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]

September 2023

Sat 23
September 23 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm CDT Event Series BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN

MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]

October 2023

Sat 21
October 21 @ 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm CDT Event Series BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

BSIG Beginner’s Observing Session at Metcalf Field

Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN

MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge to attend a beginner event, and you do not need to be an MAS member to attend — everyone is welcome!! The purpose is to help beginners learn the night sky, and how to set up and use a telescope. Volunteers from the MAS will be on […]

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