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Minnesota Astronomical Society
MAS Venus Transit Star Party
MAS CLUB MEMBERS:
MAS Venus Transit Star Party
Special Public Star Party to observe the Venus Transit
Date: Tuesday, 6/5/2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Onan Observatory, 10775 County Road 33, Norwood-Young America, MN 55397 (Get Directions)
Information for Visitors:
The highlight of the year will be the planet Venus transit across the Sun. This will be the last Transit of Venus for over 100 years, a "last in our lifetime" chance to see this rare event.
 
Event Location
Onan Observatory
Baylor Regional Park
Address: 10775 County Road 33
Norwood-Young America, MN 55397
(Get Directions)
Notes:
Onan public star parties are "all weather" events (unless otherwise noted). 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 homepage and/or the MAS info line at 952-467-2426, after 4:00 pm the day of the event for cancellation notices. The full Public Star Party Schedule at the Onan Observatory can be found HERE. If you are new to public star parties, please review the "Star Party Guidelines" on the MAS website.

Contact MAS for more information.
Email this Club   Phone: 952-467-2426

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