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SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - RSpec Spectroscopy - Featuring Tom Field
DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Tom FieldTopic: An Introduction to Astronomical Spectroscopy​ \nSynopsis: Even if you wanted to touch a star\, they’re all impossibly distant. In spite of these great distances\, astronomers have learned an enormous amount about stars. How? The most common method to study the stars is called spectroscopy\, which is the science of analyzing the colorful rainbow spectrum produced by a prism-like device. Until recently\, spectroscopy was too expensive and too complicated for all but a handful of amateurs. Today\, though\, new tools make spectroscopy accessible to almost all of us. You no longer need a PhD\, dark skies\, long exposures\, enormous aperture … or a big budget! With your current telescope and FITS camera (or a simple web cam or even a DSLR without a telescope) you can now easily study the stars yourself. Wouldn’t you like to detect the atmosphere on Neptune or the red shift of a quasar right from your own backyard?!This talk\, with lots of interesting examples\, will show you what it’s all about and help you understand how spectroscopy is used in research. Even if you are an armchair astronomer\, understanding this field will enhance your understanding of the things your read and the night sky. \nBiography: Tom Field was a Contributing Editor at Sky & Telescope Magazine for ten years. He is the founder of Field Tested Systems and the author of the RSpec software\, which received the S&T “Hot Product” award. A pioneer in the field of amateur astronomical spectroscopy\, Tom aims to demystify spectroscopy and make it accessible to all. He promises to open the door for you to this fascinating field!  You can visit the RSpec Spectroscopy website here: https://rspec-astro.com \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89329843146?pwd=qQqAJbhwibJjcxHHsqT7KRht0rhUfo.1 \n\nMeeting ID: 893 2984 3146 / Passcode: 720372 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-mar2025-presentation/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
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SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Return to the Moon – The NASA Artemis Program - Featuring Dave Falkner
DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Dave Falkner – NASA AmbassadorTopic: Return to the Moon – The NASA Artemis Program \nSynopsis: \n“It’s been over 50 years since mankind set foot on the Moon! Now NASA wants humans to set foot back on the Moon before the end of the decade. In his presentation\, Dave Falkner will talk about the events since the Apollo program that led to the Artemis program. He will then talk about the many aspects of the Artemis program with NASA\, partner countries and the commercial industry all combining to put humans back on the Moon … and beyond!“\n \nBiography of Dave Falkner:\n \nDave has been a life-long amateur astronomer. He first became interested in astronomy as a pre-teen when his father took him to a show at the Holcolmb Planetarium in Indianapolis. He became hooked and has had an interest in astronomy ever since.\n \nAfter retiring from the US Navy\, Dave settled in Minnesota and became an active member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS). He has served as its President from 2011 – 2014\, 2019 – 2020\, and Secretary from 2023 – 2024. As a member of the MAS\, Dave enjoyed performing astronomical outreach often speaking to groups at libraries\, nature centers and schools.\n \nDave is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador where he educates the public about space\, space exploration and NASA missions. Along with his outreach activities Dave has taught beginning Astronomy classes at a local community college and has published three boo\nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83367107396?pwd=ERKauZ7aA2qcAJhOMR1qCWanoyxhyu.1 \n\nMeeting ID:        833 6710 7396Passcode:            737018 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-feb2025-presentation/
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SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Auroras - Featuring Bob King
DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM. \nFeatured Speaker:   Bob KingTopic: “Understanding\, Forecasting and Photographing the Northern Lights” \nSynopsis: We’ll look at what causes the aurora\, how to get alerts so you don’t miss a great show and easy ways to photograph them… \nBob King is a fellow MAS member and is well known to many amateur astronomers thru his “AstroBob” blog. He is one of the more prolific observers and commentators in amateur astronomy today. He loves comets and also enjoys viewing the Northern Lights from his home near Duluth. He writes about astronomy for Sky & Telescope magazine\, and the Duluth News Tribune.  He is a great speaker on all things astro\, and is the author of “Magnificent Aurora”\, which you can find here: https://shopatsky.com/products/magnificent-aurora \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85206750082?pwd=bx7WI3s525j1JiB65uMDYxapUKv9Yb.1 \n\nMeeting ID:      852 0675 0082Passcode:          BSIG2025 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-jan2025-presentation/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T150000
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SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Globular Clusters: Why They Are So Cool!
DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Claire WeaverlingTopic: Globular Clusters: Why They Are So Cool! \nSynopsis:  December isn’t exactly globular season. Yet winter is the perfect time to plan ahead on your observing projects. Hunting globulars can be a challenging but satisfying experience\, with plenty of targets for beginners. If you imagine all globular clusters look alike – think again. There is visual variety to be found. And scientific surveys of globular clusters have revealed fascinating insights into the history and composition of these gems of our night sky! \nClaire is one of the most prolific visual observers in the MAS. She started with the Cedar Rapids Astronomy Club many years ago\, a club her father co-founded. These days you can usually find her at Cherry Grove Observatory with her 18″ Dobsonian telescope\, working diligently on an Astronomical League observing program. Previously\, she conducted an excellent presentation for our Beginner Group on Winter Constellations.  You can find a link to that talk here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Kd6o06txM\nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87906093973?pwd=Nx91yBD4uXluqfeM5Cw4oOmsEbYbH4.1 \n\nMeeting ID:        879 0609 3973Passcode:            575343 \nWe will open up this link about 10 minutes before the event starts. \n\nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-zoom-dec2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
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SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Zoom Presentation - Featuring Ron Schmit
DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Ron SchmitTopic: Learning About Stellarium \nSynopsis: \nAdvances in software have put the entire cosmos at our fingertips. That’s… A LOT\, and sometimes too much! With dozens of these programs out there\, how will you ever decide where to begin? I’ve got a great suggestion for you: Stellarium. It’s easy to use\, powerful\, and FREE. Join us as we explore this versatile application. Learn how to operate the dashboard and virtually explore the night sky. See all the amazing and helpful functions\, and the options that allow you to customize your view. Finding constellations\, locating deep sky objects\, planning an evening’s viewing – it can even run your telescope – all with the click of a mouse. For our presentation\, please have a PC ready to install and run the app so you can learn by doing! \nRon Schmit is one of the most accomplished and popular speakers in the MAS. A science educator by day\, he runs a very active astronomy program at the Jackson Middle School in Champlin. He also runs the sky shows at the Eisenhower Community Center Observatory in Hopkins. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83542960287?pwd=BJiazN70baAyqlO3azvNLcy8HIqK11.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID:    835 4296 0287Passcode:      091334 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-zoom-presentation-featuring-ron-schmit/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104727
CREATED:20240824T233759Z
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SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - Prof. Michael Coughlin (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)
DESCRIPTION:Due to a scheduling conflict at the Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, the MAS will be hosting a  ZOOM-ONLY Monthly Meeting.  MAS meetings are free and open to the public. JOIN US! \nFeatured Speaker: Prof. Michael Coughlin (Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics)\nTopic: Gravitational Waves \nMeeting Location: Online Only using ZOOM \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The hybrid meetings will be recorded on ZOOM\, and post-edited for publication after a few days on the MAS YouTube Channel. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom using the following URL:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87477860263?pwd=CpOJcY7mVau9Y8Z5YUsiYl97NNBPdo.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n\nDon’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.\nKeep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.\nYou can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator.\n\nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Fill out this form to be added to out ‘Weekly Happenings’ email newsletter!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your name:\n     \n\n Your email:
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-monthly-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public
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SUMMARY:MAS Monthly Meeting - Online Only
DESCRIPTION: Meeting Location: Online Only \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The hybrid meetings will be recorded on ZOOM\, and post-edited for publication after a few days on the MAS YouTube Channel. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom using the following URL: Zoom LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \n\nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules:\n\n\nDon’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.\nKeep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.\nYou can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator.\n\nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Fill out this form to be added to out ‘Weekly Happenings’ email newsletter!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your name:\n     \n\n Your email:
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104727
CREATED:20231026T184658Z
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SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Ahmed Reda
DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Ahmed RedaTopic: The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy – Part 2 \nSynopsis:  A year ago\, we discussed “The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy”\, journeying through different stages of middle eastern astronomy from preservation of knowledge\, developing new theories and observational innovations. \nIn this talk we will continue our journey diving into more examples of astronomical theory development and observational innovations. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81328116479?pwd=1lbmO4HcSVMSryQFFOvzvjC1oFrKWO.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: Passcode:  \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-featuring-ahmed-reda/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104727
CREATED:20231026T184200Z
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SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Dave Falkner
DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Dave FalknerTopic: “Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon and What We Have Discovered”​ \nSynopsis: \nThe talk will begin with a brief summary on the historical importance of the Moon including telescopic discoveries. I’ll then go into the early space program and the Cold War space race between the USSR and the United States to send a man to the Moon and the discoveries made during the Apollo missions. I’ll follow that up with the post-Apollo unmanned missions by various countries and some of the significant discoveries that have been made. I’ll wrap up by talking about plans for mankind returning to the Moon and possibly colonizing it.” \nDave is a former MAS President\, and is currently the MAS Secretary. He is also a NASA Ambassador\, and recently traveled to Chile to visit some of the world’s largest observatory telescopes. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84506467173?pwd=TySNmoLhhy9vYGayL8XaGySs0Jj8Tl.1 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 845 0646 7173Passcode: 094860 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-featuring-dave-falkner/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T150000
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SUMMARY:BSIG Winter Presentation Featuring Bob King
DESCRIPTION: The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Bob KingTopic: “Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord” \nSynopsis: \n“How far is the closest black hole? What’s a bipolar nebula? What color are Saturn’s auroras? We’ll explore these questions and more as we examine a selection of extraterrestrial morsels.” \nBob is a contributing editor at Sky & Telescope magazines and is extremely passionate about astronomy. He is an avid observer\, and loves to view the Northern Lights from outside of Duluth\, where he lives. \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nZOOM LINK \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID:      831 0925 4455Passcode:       657688 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-winter-presentation-featuring-bob-king/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104727
CREATED:20230206T154251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T040507Z
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SUMMARY:BSIG March Zoom Presentation - Ahmed Reda: Middle Eastern Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nMiddle Eastern Astronomy\nAhmed Reda\nSynopsis: \nHave you ever wondered why most of the visible star names are Arabic ones? How Arabic astronomical concepts like the Azimuth or the Astrolabe came to be key ones in medieval astronomy? \nWhile most people are familiar with the Ancient Greek or Renaissance astronomy\, most people don’t recognize the vast contributions of the Islamic civilization to astronomy for a millennia. This presentation will touch on some of the aspects of medieval Islamic astronomy\, how it preserved the ancient knowledge\, and leading a golden age of astronomy. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 862 2052 2341 \nPasscode: 502643 \nSee you there \nSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n  \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only.  \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n     \n\n Your email (required):\n     \n\n Your phone:\n     \n\n BSIG Event date (required):  \n\n Number people attending:  \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-march-zoom-presentation-ahmed-reda-middle-eastern-astronomy/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104727
CREATED:20221227T184420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T141124Z
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SUMMARY:BSIG February Zoom Presentation - Featured Speaker: David Falkner - Visit to the Research Telescopes in Chile
DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nACEAP 2022: My Amazing and Unexpected Journey to Visit the Research Telescopes in Chile\n \nDave Falkner – MAS Member\, NASA Solar System Ambassador\, ACEAP Ambassador\nSynopsis:  Dave was one of 10 people selected nationally to participate in ACEAP (Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program). His talk is about his 11-day experience in December visiting and staying at three major US-owned observatories in Chile: Cerro Pachón (home of the Gemini South telescope)\, Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO)\, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) radio telescope. While at these facilities\, Dave and the other ACEAP Ambassadors received extensive training about the instruments\, the science\, data products\, and communicating science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) concepts. The program also introduced the ambassadors to the people and culture of Chile.  Dave is excited to talk about this amazing experience. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 853 7335 4455 \nPasscode: 723926 \nSee you there \nSuresh Sreenivasan\nB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n  \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only.  \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n     \n\n Your email (required):\n     \n\n Your phone:\n     \n\n BSIG Event date (required):  \n\n Number people attending:  \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-february-zoom-presentation-featured-speaker-david-falkner/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104727
CREATED:20221213T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T222606Z
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SUMMARY:BSIG January 2023 Zoom Presentation – “Aids to Navigating the Night Sky” by Steve Emert
DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nAids to Navigating the Night Sky\nFeatured Speaker: Steve Emert\nSynopsis: We have so many more options to navigate the sky now than when I started in this hobby twenty years ago – in the days before smartphones and when PC power was much more limited. In this January 7 Zoom meeting let’s talk about how we can use both some of the printed aids like Sky Atlas 2000 and the Mag 7 Star Atlas and PC-based aids like the freeware Cartes du Ciel and Stellarium and smartphone apps like Star Walk\, SkySafari Pro and SkyPortal to plan our observing sessions and get the most out of our stargazing experience. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 856 9764 5338 \nPasscode: 479576 \nSee you there \nSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n  \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only.  \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n     \n\n Your email (required):\n     \n\n Your phone:\n     \n\n BSIG Event date (required):  \n\n Number people attending:  \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-january-2023-zoom-presentation-aids-to-navigating-the-night-sky-by-steve-emert/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104727
CREATED:20221015T204057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T015558Z
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SUMMARY:BSIG December 2022 Zoom Presentation - "The Winter Constellations" by Claire Weaverling
DESCRIPTION:BSIG Beginner’s Special Interest Group Zoom Presentation\nThe Winter Constellations\nFeatured Speaker: Claire Weaverling\nSynopsis:  Let’s explore the Winter Hexagon! Starting with the well-known Orion constellation\, and working our way around\, we’ll check out the brightest stars and star hop to the best deep sky objects for beginners. So\, grab a cup of hot cocoa and join us on Zoom for the December BSIG. \nJoin us on Zoom – ZOOM LINK \nThe link will open 15 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.  There is no cost to join\, and MAS membership is not required. \nDial-in Phone Number \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 811 9712 5669 \nPasscode: 518039 \nSee you there \nSuresh SreenivasanB-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n  \n\n\n\n Fill in this form to sign-up for BSIG events only.  \n\nNote: Public Star Parties at ELO do not require sign-up. \n\n\n Your name (required):\n     \n\n Your email (required):\n     \n\n Your phone:\n     \n\n BSIG Event date (required):  \n\n Number people attending:  \n\n Let us know if you have any questions or how we could help you! (required):
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/bsig-december-2022-zoom-presentation-the-winter-constellations-by-claire-weaverling/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104727
CREATED:20211228T034432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011738Z
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SUMMARY:MAS Beginner's Group Virtual Presentation - January 2022
DESCRIPTION:The MAS invites everyone to the virtual Beginner’s Group Presentation using ZOOM.. \nFeatured Speaker:   Jerry JonesTopic: Organizing your observing evenings with – and without – A.L. Observing Projects \nVisit the B-SIG Discussion Forum for more information and any last minute changes. \nThis meeting will be held online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89162001978?pwd=bWU3UUJ2UGtWVW1GK3d6RW0yd1NsZz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: Passcode:  \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you.2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially.3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area in Zoom and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nSuresh SreenivasanMAS Beginner’s Coordinator
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/mas-bsig-virtual-january-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:BSIG,BSIG Virtual Presentation,public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104727
CREATED:20210826T030700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011651Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Monthly Meeting October 2021 - Featuring Ron Schmit
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be help online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85142634726?pwd=RXdXV1BWNFo0dlZvY0xsRkZYUHZVdz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 851 4263 4726Passcode: 024336 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virtual-monthly-meeting-september-2021-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104727
CREATED:20210826T030700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T011643Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Monthly Meeting September 2021
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Monthly Meeting\nFeatured Speaker: Keith Olive – Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics​ \nTopic: “A Brief History of the Universe – From the Big Bang Until Today” \n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This meeting will be help online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82437115786?pwd=dC9QcktNWjJyQjc0akx3blFNbFk5Zz09 \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: 824 3711 5786Passcode: 178760 \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virtual-monthly-meeting-september-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104727
CREATED:20210708T040255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T045623Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Monthly Meeting August 2021
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Monthly Meeting\nFeatured Speaker: TBD \nTopic: TBD \n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This meeting will be help online using Zoom. If you would like to join us you will need use the following URL: \nLINK TBD \nYou can probably hear best with a headset but your computer’s speaker and microphone will also work. \nDial-in Phone Number \nMeeting ID: TBDPasscode: TBD \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nIn order to ensure the most success we are asking everyone to follow a couple of rules: \n1. Don’t turn on your camera – it sucks up bandwidth and we really don’t need to see you. \n2. Keep your microphone muted until you are prompted during a question and answer session during the presentation. This will cut down background noise substantially. \n3. You can request to ask a question in the chat area of the Meet and wait to be prompted by the moderator. \nWe hope you can join us.Clear skies! \nMark JobMAS President
URL:https://www.mnastro.org/event/virtual-monthly-meeting-august-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:public
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