Madison Astronomical Society

Month: October 2022

  • The Birth of the Madison Astronomical Society

    Friday October 14, 2022, 7:00pm – UW Space Place

    A presentation by John Rummel. In the mid-1930s, as the Great Depression continued to ravage the nation, group of Madison men and women came together around their common interest in astronomy and formed a club. Remarkably, almost 90 years later, today’s MAS still bears a striking resemblance to the original group as it took its first steps. This presentation will introduce a few of those founders and share a few of the stories that have come to light after lying forgotten for decades.

    This meeting of the Madison Astronomical Society will be presented both live in-person at Space Place and online via YouYube. To watch online, visit our YouTube channel.

  • Moon Over Monona Terrace

    Friday October 7, 2022, 7:00pm-9:30pm – Monona Terrace Convention Center

    FREE and Open to the Public

    For more information, and to get your FREE tickets, visit: https://www.mononaterrace.com/event-group/moonmononaterrace/

    FREE ticket required for admission. Tickets are required for all attendees; subject to venue capacity and are issued on a first come first serve basis. There is a limit of 8 tickets per patron.

    Explore the surface of the Moon and other celestial objects through telescopes provided by MAS members.

    Young and old alike are invited to view the Moon and other celestial objects, such as Jupiter and Saturn, through a multitude of different telescopes provided by the Madison Astronomical Society (MAS). Activities include short kid-friendly presentations about the moon and other celestial phenomena, plus a kids’ fun zone with educational games and prizes!

    If rain/cloud cover, family learning activities, presentations, and games will be moved inside.