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Public Star Parties at the Eagle Lake Observatory is the opportunity for MAS members to share our passion of the night sky with the public.
Eagle Lake Public Nights are perfect for anyone wanting to be fully immersed in what a star party can be. If the sky is clear, we can begin observing well before sunset at whatever daytime things we can find. Planets, stars and of course the sun are all possible and worth seeing. We have the standard white light" solar filters for observing sunspots as well as several telescopes dedicated to solar observing with H-alpha filters that show solar granulation and prominences.
Check website for changes to the schedule.
Who
All ages - Consider the child's age. Star gazing might not be suitable for younger children.
Cost
$5 daily park permit or free with annual permitHow
Just show up
More Info
Unless otherwise noted, all Eagle Lake Observatory public star parties are all weather" events. Even if it is cloudy, someone will be there to show a video, give a presentation, give a tour of the observatory or answer any astronomy questions you may have. However, there may be a need to cancel due to hazardous weather conditions such as severe thunderstorm, tornados and/or snow storms. If any of these conditions are threatening, please check the MAS website homepage at www.mnastro.org, after 4:00 pm the day of the event for cancellation notices.
