UPCOMING EVENTS
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HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: The Reopening at Kitt Peak National Observatory: One Year In Vanessa Gressieux presents an exploration of the current public outreach offerings at Kitt Peak National Observatory. Learn about the Observatory’s history, its long shut down after Covid-19 and the Kitt Peak Fire, and its new schedule of day and nighttime astronomy tours, and other … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2024
Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZTruely 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 telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more.Great opportunity to look through a variety … Continue reading Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East 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 nearing its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is lots of … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area 2000 N Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar 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