Fundamentals of Astronomy Class open for enrollment
Place: Armory Park Center, 220 S. 5th Ave, Tucson
Date: 3 consecutive Saturdays: January 11th, 18th, 25th 2025
Time: 9 AM until 4 PM each day
Synopsis: This class covers all the basic topics in Amateur Astronomy. The course is designed for anyone interested in learning the basic concepts in Amateur Astronomy. Topics covered (but not limited to) include the solar system, deep sky objects, stars, telescopes, eyepieces, mounts, star hopping, observation techniques, plus much more. This course is highly recommended for novice amateur astronomers and for anyone who may have just purchased a telescope for the first time. Taking this class will also aide the student in understanding the more advanced lectures often given during general membership meetings.
If interested, you can contact the instructor at the information listed below or sign up using the signup sheet that will be available at all General Members meeting or reserve your spot on the website following the Class Registration link (below). Enrollment is strictly limited to 20 students and is on a first come basis. If there is sufficient interest the class may be offered again in the Fall/Winter 2024 time frame.
The first Friday of each month the members of TAAA meet at the auditorium of the Steward Observatory on the campus of the University of Arizona. We have wide range of programs during the year. We have presentations from members and member groups, seasonal observing tips, and monthly planet reports. Being at the center of the nation’s astronomy industry, and in proximity of so much astronomy talent, TAAA host speakers from all over the discipline often to share cutting edge work in the field.
Volunteering
TAAA offers opportunities for its members to become active contributors to STEM education. We actively offer education to our own members and encourage those members to inspire students and the community by sharing their knowledge of the sky during events we host throughout the year.
Special Interest Groups
Sub-groups formed to study areas of special interest.
Holds monthly meetings on topics of interest to the budding astronomer and the seasoned veteran. This multifunctional group presents a basic astronomy course; sponsors workshops and guided observing programs.
Members meet monthly to share their images and discuss astro imaging, hardware & software, and the issues that may arise.
Dark Sites
Access to each of our two dark sites – one to the west of the Tucson Mountains and one south-southeast of Tucson in Pearce, AZ – available to members and their guests.
We have telescopes and accessories that members can borrow. This allows members to use telescopes at the dark sites, or to test the various equipment types before buying. The available TELESCOPES link.
TAAA Forum
Participate in the discussion forum to share topical issues in the Astronomy world. Members share observations, astronomy related stories, astro-photos, and ideas on equipment.
Affiliation with National Organizations
Opportunity to meet and associate with astronomy professionals and share your astronomy knowledge with others.
Members Bulletin
Members receive a monthly Desert Skies Bulletin, listing current activities and astronomy related articles of interest. Log into Member Planet (through Members Only Portal) to view the latest Bulletin. Members will also receive an email link for each new Bulletin.
Members have access to apparel from shirts to hats, shorts to active wear all sporting the TAAA logo in the Apparel Catalog.
Magazine Discounts
Periodically, Members will get club discount on Sky & Telescope and Astronomy magazine subscriptions.
Access to Club Library
Our club library contains many books and CD’s that are available to our members. [Read More]
Specialty Workshops
Guided projects to build astronomy equipment. Our current projects include building white light solar filters and lamps which help preserve night vision. The upcoming Classes are listed at this LINK.
Guided Observing Programs
Include observing constellations, the sun, the moon, our solar system, and double stars. We even have a family observing program.
Link to your Website
We will provide a link from our website to yours.
Now that you have seen what we are about, you might want to consider joining with us. If you join with us, you will receive a New Member Packet which includes the following:
Welcome Letter
TAAA Privacy Policy
Star party Etiquette
Getting Started in Astronomy
Astronomy for Beginners
TAAA Lending Programs
Helpful Astronomy Product Reviews
Invitations to member social events
TAAA holds social events at the end of each in person member meeting, at our dark sites during the year, and a celebratory year end Holiday Party where you can mingle with like minded, curious members.
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