Events
Events Calendar
Meeting of the Solar Physics Division (SPD) of the AAS.
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, 8 a.m. through Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, 8 p.m.
Tate Hall
Registration is required for workshop and registration is open.
Go to meeting website for details about the days events
Meeting of the Solar Physics Division (SPD) of the AAS.
Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, 8 a.m. through Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, 8 p.m.
Tate Hall
Registration is required for workshop and registration is open.
Go to meeting website for details about the days events
Meeting of the Solar Physics Division (SPD) of the AAS.
Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, 10 a.m. through Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, 7 p.m.
Tate Hall
Registration is required for workshop and registration is open.
Go to meeting website for details about the days events
Universe in the Park: Lowry Nature Center
Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, 8:45 p.m. through Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, 11 p.m.
Lowry Nature Center
Universe in the Park is hosted by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and area state and local parks.
Representatives of the Institute will present a short (~20 min) outdoor public talk and slide show. Presentations cover a variety of astronomical topics such as: the history of matter, how astronomers "see," and a journey through our solar system. For the 2022 season, talks will be outdoors to ensure they are as safe as possible.
Afterwards, if weather allows, attendees have the opportunity to view the sky through multiple 8-inch reflecting telescopes, operated by the staff and provided by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. Additionally, free star maps (e.g., www.skymaps.com) and instructions are provided. Throughout the evening, audience members are encouraged to ask questions and discuss topics ranging from backyard astronomy to the latest scientific discoveries.
Although a vehicle permit is usually required to enter the parks, the events are free to the public. More about Lowry Nature Center here
Universe in the Park: William O'Brien State Park
Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, 8:45 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, 11 p.m.
William O'Brien State Park
Universe in the Park is hosted by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and area state and local parks.
Representatives of the Institute will present a short (~20 min) outdoor public talk and slide show. Presentations cover a variety of astronomical topics such as: the history of matter, how astronomers "see," and a journey through our solar system. For the 2022 season, talks will be outdoors to ensure they are as safe as possible.
Afterwards, if weather allows, attendees have the opportunity to view the sky through multiple 8-inch reflecting telescopes, operated by the staff and provided by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. Additionally, free star maps (e.g., www.skymaps.com) and instructions are provided. Throughout the evening, audience members are encouraged to ask questions and discuss topics ranging from backyard astronomy to the latest scientific discoveries.
Although a vehicle permit is usually required to enter the parks, the events are free to the public. More about William O'Brien State Park here
Statewide Star Party: Astronomy for All
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, 6 p.m. through Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, 7 p.m.
Virtual event
Join the Bell Museum for our fourth annual Statewide Star Party! The festivities launch with a virtual kick off on Thursday, August 10 in live conversation with Vince Diaz, Chair of the Department of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota and Jim Rock, Director of Indigenous Programming at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Moderated by Gaagige Aanakwadikwe, Bell Museum Native American Initiatives Education Specialist.
This year’s statewide star party theme “Astronomy For All” is an invitation to empower the astronomer within all of us. Whether stargazing with binoculars, using the stars to guide navigation, or applying laws of astrophysics, there are entry points for all ages, all abilities, and all perspectives to share in the joys and wonders of our deep skies.
Sign up for the event on the Bell Museum Website.
Universe in the Park: Afton State Park
Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, 8:45 p.m. through Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, 11 p.m.
Afton State Park
Universe in the Park is hosted by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and area state and local parks.
Representatives of the Institute will present a short (~20 min) outdoor public talk and slide show. Presentations cover a variety of astronomical topics such as: the history of matter, how astronomers "see," and a journey through our solar system. For the 2022 season, talks will be outdoors to ensure they are as safe as possible.
Afterwards, if weather allows, attendees have the opportunity to view the sky through multiple 8-inch reflecting telescopes, operated by the staff and provided by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. Additionally, free star maps (e.g., www.skymaps.com) and instructions are provided. Throughout the evening, audience members are encouraged to ask questions and discuss topics ranging from backyard astronomy to the latest scientific discoveries.
Although a vehicle permit is usually required to enter the parks, the events are free to the public. More about Afton State Park here
Universe in the Park: Dodge Nature Center
Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, 8:45 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, 11 p.m.
Dodge Nature Center
Universe in the Park is hosted by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and area state and local parks.
Representatives of the Institute will present a short (~20 min) outdoor public talk and slide show. Presentations cover a variety of astronomical topics such as: the history of matter, how astronomers "see," and a journey through our solar system. For the 2022 season, talks will be outdoors to ensure they are as safe as possible.
Afterwards, if weather allows, attendees have the opportunity to view the sky through multiple 8-inch reflecting telescopes, operated by the staff and provided by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. Additionally, free star maps (e.g., www.skymaps.com) and instructions are provided. Throughout the evening, audience members are encouraged to ask questions and discuss topics ranging from backyard astronomy to the latest scientific discoveries.
Although a vehicle permit is usually required to enter the parks, the events are free to the public. More about Dodge Nature Center here
Universe in the Park: Tettegouche State Park
Saturday, July 29, 2023, 8:45 p.m. through Saturday, July 29, 2023, 11 p.m.
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Universe in the Park is hosted by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and area state and local parks.
Representatives of the Institute will present a short (~20 min) outdoor public talk and slide show. Presentations cover a variety of astronomical topics such as: the history of matter, how astronomers "see," and a journey through our solar system. For the 2022 season, talks will be outdoors to ensure they are as safe as possible.
Afterwards, if weather allows, attendees have the opportunity to view the sky through multiple 8-inch reflecting telescopes, operated by the staff and provided by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. Additionally, free star maps (e.g., www.skymaps.com) and instructions are provided. Throughout the evening, audience members are encouraged to ask questions and discuss topics ranging from backyard astronomy to the latest scientific discoveries.
Although a vehicle permit is usually required to enter the parks, the events are free to the public. More about Gooseberry Falls State Park here.
Universe in the Park: Gooseberry Falls State Park
Friday, July 28, 2023, 8:45 p.m. through Friday, July 28, 2023, 11 p.m.
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Universe in the Park is hosted by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and area state and local parks.
Representatives of the Institute will present a short (~20 min) outdoor public talk and slide show. Presentations cover a variety of astronomical topics such as: the history of matter, how astronomers "see," and a journey through our solar system. For the 2022 season, talks will be outdoors to ensure they are as safe as possible.
Afterwards, if weather allows, attendees have the opportunity to view the sky through multiple 8-inch reflecting telescopes, operated by the staff and provided by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. Additionally, free star maps (e.g., www.skymaps.com) and instructions are provided. Throughout the evening, audience members are encouraged to ask questions and discuss topics ranging from backyard astronomy to the latest scientific discoveries.
Although a vehicle permit is usually required to enter the parks, the events are free to the public. More about Gooseberry Falls State Park here.
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