Sharing the wonder and excitement of astronomy!
The members of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association enjoy exploring, observing, and learning about the objects in our solar system and beyond. We want to share our experience with you. From beginner to professional astronomer, with a telescope or without one, we invite you to join us in this exciting and rewarding endeavor.
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Special Event! Join us for a special “Partial Solar Eclipse” event on Sunday, May 20th from 4 pm- 9pm. It’s going to be amazing!
Activities Include:
- Free admission to Flandrau Science Center and activities with purchase of our solar viewing glasses*
- Eclipse and solar telescope viewing with expert astronomers on the UA Mall in front of Flandrau
- Family activities and science demonstrations
- Special 8pm viewing of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” music laser show in the Flandrau Planetarium
- Live streaming video of the eclipse in the Flandrau Planetarium
Warning: Never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection
*Solar viewing glasses are $3.97 + tax and can also be used to view the upcoming Transit of Venus on June 5, 2012
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