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- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:52 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Mirror Blanks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 168
Mirror Blanks
I received this email in the INFO email box and thought I would post the information here: Good afternoon. I'm with United Glass, and recently we were contacted by an Astronomy group who were inquiring about purchasing Mirror Blanks through us for the purpose of making telescopes at their planned St...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Invitation to Mr. Eclipse Presentation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 344
Re: Invitation to Mr. Eclipse Presentation
Here is the Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/registe ... gistration
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/registe ... gistration
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Invitation to Mr. Eclipse Presentation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 344
Invitation to Mr. Eclipse Presentation
On behalf of the KAS, I'd like to thank all of you who shared information on our Eclipse Series and Introduction to Amateur Astronomy series. Both have been very successful, thanks in part to you. We'd like to extend one more invitation to your members. "Mr. Eclipse" Fred Espenak will pres...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 2:50 pm
- Forum: Beginners SIG
- Topic: February B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Feb. 24th -- 1:00pm -- "Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 834
Re: February B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Feb. 24th -- 1:00pm -- "Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon"
The PowerPoint file is too big to post in the forum so here is a link to it on Google Drive.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/ ... ue&sd=true
Thanks,
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/ ... ue&sd=true
Thanks,
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:24 pm
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: Starparty @ Franconia Sculpture Park June 17
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6136
Re: Starparty @ Franconia Sculpture Park June 17
I admire your optimism. The weather charts I have checked are not so optimistic. I'm going to improve your chances of getting good weather by bowing out. Maybe next time.
All you fathers have a great Fathers Day!
All you fathers have a great Fathers Day!
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:38 am
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: Starparty @ Franconia Sculpture Park June 17
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6136
Re: Starparty @ Franconia Sculpture Park June 17
Hi Clayton. I am planning on attending and bringing my C8.
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:02 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Become a NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassador
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4889
Become a NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassador
Posted at the request of Eclipse Ambassadors Off the Paths - a NASA Partner program. In October 2023 and April 2024, two solar eclipses will be cris-crossing the US. In an exciting new partnership, undergraduate students and eclipse enthusiasts will engage their local communities in advance of the ...
- Mon Apr 24, 2023 11:29 am
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: MAS New Member Orientation - May 6th
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3197
MAS New Member Orientation - May 6th
Becky Messer and Steve Emert will be presenting the MAS New Member Orientation on May 6th. Here are the details. Saturday, May 6 at the Ramsey County Library in Roseville Community room. 1:00 to 3:00 pm 2180 N Hamline Avenue Roseville, MN 55113 Any new (or old) members (and those considering joining...
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:52 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Help Needed for an Elementary School Passion Project: due 2/25
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6977
Re: Help Needed for an Elementary School Passion Project: due 2/25
Thanks, John. I appreciate your taking this on.
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:56 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Help Needed for an Elementary School Passion Project: due 2/25
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6977
Help Needed for an Elementary School Passion Project: due 2/25
Message received from 5th grade student Summer LIu. If you can help her, contact Secretary@mnastro.org and I will forward her contact information. Thanks. Hello! This is Summer Liu, a 5th grade student from Valley Crossing Elementary School in Woodbury, Minnesota. We are working on a passion project...
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:58 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Lowell Observatory Celebration of Pluto
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6641
Lowell Observatory Celebration of Pluto
The Lowell Observatory is having a "I Love Pluto" festival this weekend in Flagstaff, AZ.
It's a little late to attend in person but there are a couple of virtual talks that sound interesting.
Check out the website at https://iheartpluto.org/
It's a little late to attend in person but there are a couple of virtual talks that sound interesting.
Check out the website at https://iheartpluto.org/
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 10:46 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Doug Neverman's Veil Nebula Mosaic is in the Duluth Newspaper!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4760
Re: Doug Neverman's Veil Nebula Mosaic is in the Duluth Newspaper!
Congratulations, Doug. Oh, and the mosaic is awesome, too!
- Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:12 pm
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: Virgo Venture April 29/30 *****CANCELLED*******
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3181
Re: Virgo Venture April 29/30 *****CANCELLED*******
A parade of telescopes!
- Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:04 am
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: Virgo Venture April 29/30 *****CANCELLED*******
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3181
Virgo Venture April 29/30 *****CANCELLED*******
Once again Mother Nature has rained on our parade - literally. The forecast from numerous weather sites calls for clouds and rain the entire weekend. As such the Virgo Venture scheduled for this weekend is CANCELLED . The Observing Chair and his Padawan can determine if the event is to be reschedule...
- Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:57 pm
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: Statewide Star Party @ Cedar Creek
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3124
Statewide Star Party @ Cedar Creek
One of the sites the MAS is participating at for the Statewide Star Party is the Cedar Creek Ecosystems Science Reserve in East Bethel. We have three volunteers but we could use a couple more. If you are interested in joining us please respond to this post and plan to arrive around 7PM.
Clear skies!
Clear skies!
- Thu Mar 31, 2022 4:27 pm
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: Messier Marathon (CGO: April 2, 2022) is ON for Saturday!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6645
Re: Messier Marathon (CGO: April 1 or 2, 2022)
I know it's not the official call but the forecast has been pretty consistent all week and I agree Saturday looks better than Friday.
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 11:34 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Aurora Summit - Nov 5-7, 2021
- Replies: 0
- Views: 754
Aurora Summit - Nov 5-7, 2021
For those of you who are interested in aurora there is an annual meeting called the Aurora Summit. The Aurora Summit celebrates the Art, Culture, Science, and Photography of the Aurora Borealis. If you are interested in attending it is being held this year on Nov. 5-7, 2021, in Washburn, Wisconsin. ...
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:56 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: "Astrobiology & Science Fiction" Webinar - Saturday June 19
- Replies: 0
- Views: 510
"Astrobiology & Science Fiction" Webinar - Saturday June 19
Description: Martian microbes, alien viruses, & oceanic life under icy planetary surfaces … speculation of how life may appear in non-terrestrial environments has been a science fiction staple for years. Join a discussion on this trope with specialists in science & science fiction. Short des...
- Sat Jun 12, 2021 10:17 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Women in Space Technology Webinar – July 19, 2021
- Replies: 0
- Views: 498
Women in Space Technology Webinar – July 19, 2021
CONvergence Events Online is hosting an online webinar entitled “Women in Space Technology" on Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT. Registration for this event is FREE but is required. The registration site is: https://convergence-con-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XrC-nkPwRmuF7TPl...
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: What if the perfect CME hit earth?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 554
Re: What if the perfect CME hit earth?
Great article. Thanks for posting this, Brandon.
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:59 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Holy cow! Arecibo just broke!! UPDATE: GAME OVER!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 7943
Re: Holy cow! Arecibo just broke!! UPDATE: GAME OVER!
The Today show had a video showing the cables breaking and the instrument platform crashing to the ground. it was a sad sight to see this iconic telescope self destructing.
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:55 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: The 2020 great conjunction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 567
Re: The 2020 great conjunction
Great article. Nice job!
- Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: "Why can't Hubble see the flags on the Moon" - Great answer!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 802
Re: "Why can't Hubble see the flags on the Moon" - Great answer!
That is a good explanation. We may have to simplify it a bit for the general public but it does explain why Hubble, or other large telescopes, can't resolve the flags on the Moon.
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Holy cow! Arecibo just broke!! UPDATE: GAME OVER!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 7943
Re: Holy cow! Arecibo just broke!!
Wow, that's more than just a gash. That's pretty heavy destruction on that part of the antenna dish.
- Wed May 20, 2020 4:37 pm
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: New Site Use Rules - Updated 5/22/2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6155
New Site Use Rules - Updated 5/22/2020
Rules for Metcalf/JJC are now posted at the end. LLCC will be opening soon. Continue to monitor this forum for the lastest update. These will be considered Impromptu Star Parties (ISP) . A forum post with the title “ ISP - <date> ” should be created under the appropriate site. Each person planning ...