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Upon further review, couldn't have been the planetarium, built in 1960. Seems there were 6 possible Minneapolis libraries built prior to 1940's Bill could have been at. Might just have to ask him directly. As far as I know, this also pre-dates any local astronomy club I can find, certainly the TCAC ...

merle

The article starts off by saying Bill attended a Minnesota Astronomical Society lecture when he was in middle school. If he is 91, it's hard to believe he was still in middle school when our club became the Twin Cities Astronomy Club. Clearly he attended an astronomy club lecture, but what was the ...

merle

I also changed the "MAS Electronic Media & Book Group" moderator to Lilah.

Do you see any others Deane?

Merle

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Merle demonstrated on another post that it is not currently possible to edit who the moderators are. http://forums.mnastro.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8610&hilit=moderator#p61545 Last I heard the forums were being updated. I was assured the forums would look and work the same, just updat...

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One of the MAS members at the star party last Saturday night has tested positive for covid. This member arrived at the observatory about 7:00 and was operating a telescope in the main observatory. It’s recommended you test and quarantine per Minnesota and CDC guidelines. Please forward to others in ...

merle

Deane Clark wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:58 am Don’t forget the two tripod leg tips!

Those were picked up yesterday morning...

Merle

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CWTS lost & found:

There were a few items found yesterday. If any of these are yours let us know.

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merle

Kurt A. Casby wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:14 am Awesome! Wish I could have been there!

We all do too. Hope all is well, say hi to Spot

Merle

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BradNasset wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 12:00 pm ...what wonderful sight to see her win the telescope!

merle

Last update, 121 CWTS guests... and still room for more on the ball field.

Merle

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Note that we had a speaker presentation change as Collin will be doing the rocket building at 2:00 on Saturday.

Also note that the cookout this year will be at the "Prairie" picnic shelter (west of the ball field), and not the shelter by the lake.

Merle

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soulatomic wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 2:29 pm Are we ok to use a small propane grill?

The reply from the park is "Yes, but the grill size is to be small, “table-top” sized."

merle

FYI / update....

There are 115 people registered for this years CWTS.

Three groups on the ball field, so still plenty of space available there.

Merle

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Anybody can attend, member or not. However, this is a paid event. If you are camping, then call the Carver County Parks number and make a camping reservation. They will take payment and you will get your event packet, including door prize tickets when you check in at the campground office on arriva...

merle

Hi! My family and I are one of the ballfield campers. Do you know if they allow fires at all? I believe they have had campfire rings set out on the field in the past, but speaking from experience, a campfire and observing with telescopes when trying to maintain dark adaption do not mix. But check w...

merle

Just and FYI / update.... I talked with Hope at Carver county and as of today (July 8th), there are 89 people registered for this years CWTS. Only one group so far on the ball field, so still plenty of space available. She also mentioned the park has an $8.00 registration fee we had not shown on our...

merle

FYI - updated speaker list.

I will update again when I receive more detailed speaker topic descriptions as well.

Merle

merle

Deane Clark wrote: ↑Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:21 pm Ron’s name is spelled wrong.

I knew that.... fixed now.

Merle

merle

The Minnesota Astronomical Society invites you to our 15th annual Camping with the Stars (CWTS), taking place at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory, located within Carver County Baylor Regional Park. Speakers are scheduled throughout the day and will give talks on astronomy and what there is to see. Do...

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Just saw this this morning. As someone who's been there, has a "namesake" observatory there and hopes to go back again, this is very concerning news. https://earthsky.org/earth/kitt-peak-shuts-down-contreras-wildfire/?utm_source=EarthSky+News&utm_campaign=4cab231e1e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018...

merle

"To receive the Sky Puppy pin and certificate, copies of all documentation must be signed by a mentor and submitted with a letter stating the date-of-birth of the candidate to the Sky Puppies Observing Program Coordinator or reviewed and approved by an astronomy club officer who must then forw...

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One astronomers opinion: First: I am sure newbies to stargazing and MAS would like to take advantage of the loaner program. Question is which telescope or binocular? I'd start with one of the 8" dob scopes. Easy to use for first timer. Eventually using others, as variety of scopes will help de...

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FYI

Astronomy Day at ELO May 7 as well. Observatory opens at 1:00, speaker presentations at 3:00, 4:00 and 7:00 with door prize drawing at 8:00.

All weather event.

http://www.mnastro.org/events/astronomy-day/

Merle

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FYI

Public star party at ELO for the eclipse as well....

http://www.mnastro.org/elo-special-events/

Cancelled if cloudy

Merle

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This Saturday Venus will pass Jupiter for a close telescopic conjunction. The two will pass within 14 arc minutes of each other. A few days before this, Venus will pass Neptune. This conjunction has Venus passing Neptune within 13 arc seconds to the limb of Venus (Venus itself is 17 arc seconds). Th...

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