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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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