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Tucson Star Party
February 18, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Solar & Star Party-TAAA, in conjunction with Astronomy Magazine at Pima Community College (PCC) EAST Campus
SOUTHEAST TUCSON
Solar Observing: 10 am to Sunset (6 pm)
Evening Star Observing: 6 – 9 pm
Viewing Location: PCC Astronomy Domes on south side of campus
TAAA will have several solar telescopes during the day to safely view the Sun to include sun spots, solar prominence, and other solar activity. During the evening we will have telescopes to observe some amazing solar system and deep-sky objects, to include: the Planets Venus, Mars, & Uranus; Orion’s Nebula (a star nursery) & other gas clouds; Andromeda Galaxy (2.5 million light years away); double star systems; star clusters; and other celestial highlights. Observing will take place near the PCC Observatories on the south side of the campus. The PCC observatories will also be open for viewing. This is a free event open to the public.
UPDATE (February 15, 2017). Weather may be an issue. If overcast or raining, we will likely cancel event. Follow Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association events on Facebook for real-time update.