UPCOMING EVENTS
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  • Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking LotInformation: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes. … Continue reading Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park

  • Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park

    Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZ

    Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State ParkStar Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several advanced amateur telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more.Great opportunity to look through … Continue reading Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park

  • Stargazing at Tumacácori National Historical Park

    Tumacacori National Historical Park 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ, United States

    Join TAAA and the National Park Service for an evening of stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park .  Address below.The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will have several telescopes with volunteer astronomers, for astronomical viewing, in front of the Old Mission. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to … Continue reading Stargazing at Tumacácori National Historical Park

  • Stargazing at Oracle State Park

    Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

    Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon + Planets, … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park

  • Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East

    Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East District, for some Sun gazing at the park. We will observe the Sun through telescopes with appropriate filters so you will get to see sunspots, prominences, flares, and more.The Sun is at its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is LOTS … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East

  • Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Evening Under the Stars

    Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United States

    Our free Semi-Annual family-friendly public event at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC), about 100 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ near the Chiricahua Mountains and Chiricahua National Monument. The gate will open at 6 pm with observing from 7-9 pm. We will have several large telescopes available for observing our amazing universe. Reservations are required so … Continue reading Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Evening Under the Stars

    Free
  • Star Party for Southwest Skies Astronomy Festival (night 2 of 2)

    Green Valley Recreation Center 921 W Via Rio Fuerte, Green Valley, Arizona

    Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Club in conjunction with the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory for our second of two nights observing the wonders of the night sky. Night 2 telescope viewing will be on the rooftop of at the Green Valley Recreation Center in Santa Rita Springs. We plan to have at least 10 telescopes … Continue reading Star Party for Southwest Skies Astronomy Festival (night 2 of 2)

  • Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument

    Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

    Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, galaxies millions of light years away, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location will be at the Faraway … Continue reading Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument

  • Stargazing at Catalina State Park

    Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States

    Star Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson, AZViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park.Star Party open to the Public.  Admission fee for entrance into Catalina State Park. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing.We … Continue reading Stargazing at Catalina State Park

  • Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area

    Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area 2000 N Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic AreaTucson, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) Viewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main loop.Information: Great dark skies in Western Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area

  • Stargazing at Tubac Presidio State Historical Park

    Tubac Presidio 1 Burruel St, Tubac, Arizona

    Join us at the Tubac Presidio State Historical Park in Tubac AZ for an evening of stargazing under truly dark skies at an historic location. TAAA will have volunteer astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets,Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters and more, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! For more information check out:Events | Tubac … Continue reading Stargazing at Tubac Presidio State Historical Park

  • Tucson Astronomy Festival

    Brandi Fenton Memorial Park 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, Arizona, United States

    The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will host their annual Tucson Astronomy Festival October 17, 2026 at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park in Tucson, AZ from 3 to 9 PM. This is a free family-fun event. Activities include safe telescope observing of the sun and interactive astronomy exhibits in the afternoon, door prize drawing at 5:30 pm … Continue reading Tucson Astronomy Festival

    Free
  • TAAA Monthly General Meeting. Talk: TBD.

    Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Monthly TAAA General Meeting at Steward Observatory Lecture Hall at the University of Arizona. Open to members and the public. We tap into some great astronomy and science lectures. Active Members will receive a Zoom Link to attend by Zoom if desired. The meeting will also be streamed live to our TAAA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tucsonamateurastronomyasso2702/streams

    Free