Welcome.
On behalf of the Minnesota Astronomical Society welcome to our web site! Please
accept our invitation and join us in our explorations of the
cosmos, either as a visitor to one of our many events or as a
member of the Society.
Star Party Update
The FIRST STAR PARTY OF 2010 will be the MESSIER MARATHON at Cherry Grove on March 12. Alternate nights, in case of clouds, cold or too much snow are March 13,19 or 20. What a way to start the observing season for 2010!
LLCC Star Parties begin on the weekend of April 9-10. Early season LLCC Star Parties are subject to ground conditions at the observing site.
There will also be an Onan Star party on April 9, with April 10 as the backup.
If this portion of the website is not updated, please check the MAS message line at 952-467-2426.
Onan Public Nights
The First Onan Public Observing Night is scheduled for Saturday, March 6.
The Second Onan Public Observing Night is scheduled for Saturday, March 20.
Public Observing Nights begin around 7:00 pm and last until at least 10:00 pm - usually longer if it is clear. Public Observing Nights are held whether it is clear or cloudy. When conditions do not allow direct observing, presentations and recorded views of previously observed Solar System and Deep Sky Objects are substituted. There is no fee for attending. Members, guests and visitors are all invited. Please note that Carver County parks may charge a nominal parking fee. For directions, see the link below for directions to Baylor Regional Park and Onan Observatory.
Directions to Baylor Park and the Onan Observatory
Directions to Cherry Grove
Directions to Metcalf
Directions to LLCC
Please note that, unlike Onan Public Observing Night events, attendance at MAS Star Parties is entirely optional. As a result there could be dozens of people also with you at the star party, or there is a remote chance you could find yourself alone! MAS Star Parties are generally Friday night events, with Saturday being the backup night. LLCC star parties are both Friday and Saturday night. All Star Parties are 'clear weather' events.
If this webpage is not updated, please call MAS Message Service, 952-467-2426, after 4:00PM for Go or No-Go decision.
Click below to see the Clear Sky Chart predictions for tonight along with sunset and moon phase information
Sunset and Clear Cky Chart Predictions
Next Meeting
The Next MAS General Meeting will be held on Thursday February 4, from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Main Topic:
Review of the MAS 2010 operating budget.
Meeting Location:
Fairview Community Center
1910 County Road B West
Roseville MN 55113
Fairview Community Center
News
PayPal Option for New or Renewing Members
New or renewing members can now use PayPal to pay their
dues. Visit the membership section
of the web (http://www.mnastro.org/membership/join.htm)
or click on any 'Join the MAS' link to take advantage of this
easy-to-use feature.
MAS Joins JPL's 'Night Sky Network'
The Minnesota Astronomical Society is pleased to announce its
acceptance into the 'Night Sky Network'. Visit the MAS
outreach page (www.mnastro.org/outreach)
for details.
