Cocktails & the Cosmos

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press release: Join us for a star studded evening sipping cocktails, searching for constellations, and surveying the galaxy through telescopes on the Monona Terrace rooftop, with guidance from the Madison Astronomical Society.

Evening star gazing highlights may include planets, double and quadruple stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies. Along with a cash bar featuring a signature celestial cocktail this is an evening not to miss!

What you might see:

• Waxing Crescent Moon 

• Venus and Mars

• Ring, Veil and Dumbbell Nebulas

• Albireo (double star)

• Epsilon Lyrae (quadruple star system)

• Whirlpool Galaxy

• North American Nebula

• Great Hercules Globular Cluster 

Timetable (sunsets at 8:30pm)

8:30 PM – Rooftop Gates/Cash Bars Open

9:00-9:10 PM- Welcome Introduction (MAS)

9:10-12:00 AM – Telescope Viewing

9:30-10:00 PM - Constellation Tour

Madison Astronomical Society (MAS) consists of people from many walks of life who are united by a genuine interest in astronomy. Our members are amateurs with skill levels ranging from novice to very experienced.

MAS is a non-profit organization promoting observational astronomy and discussions of astronomical topics.

Our aim is to bring the wonders of the universe to the public.