Star Parties

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (West) Viewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road. 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.  We will observe Planets, … Continue reading Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party →

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Observing: 7 - 9  PM Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: 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 … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party →

Star Party-Oracle State Park. ORACLE Viewing Location:   Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. Information: Great dark skies in Oracle, north of Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star … Continue reading Oracle State Park Star Party →

TAAA Stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location is either Echo Canyon or Faraway Ranch and will be updated as we get closer.  A talk is scheduled before observing Bonita … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Astronomy Event →

Star Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Viewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park. Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park.  Star Party open to the Public.  Admission cost for entrance into Catalina State Park.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing.  … Continue reading Catalina State Park Star Party →

Solar Observing & NSN Toolkit for the annual Tucson Hebrew Academy (THA) Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) event. THA STEM Event is open to the public. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have a couple telescopes to safely view the Sun throughout the event. We may also have an astronomy interactive activity as part of the … Continue reading Tucson Hebrew Academy →

April 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Telescopes, Exhibits, Fun! Saturday, April 13 from 3 to 9 pm Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Ramada ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Hands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6 PM Safe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 PM Night Sky … Continue reading Astronomy Festival →

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (West) Viewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road. 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.  We will observe Planets, … Continue reading Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party →

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Observing: 7:30 - 9:30  PM Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: 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 … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party →

Astronomy event supporting Sanctuary Cove.

A Dedication Ceremony and Public Star Party supporting Oro Valley Public Library. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will donate a small telescope for the Library to check out to patrons. We will have a short dedication ceremony at 4:30 followed by some daytime Moon Viewing through the new Library Telescope. Come check out the event … Continue reading Oro Valley Public Library Star Party and Telescope Dedication →

Enjoy a cool summer night at the Desert Museum "Astronomy" Night.  TAAA will have several telescopes around the Museum to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky objects.  Viewing will be weather dependent.  Follow Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Event for real-time weather updates.

Evening Under the Stars Observing at the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. Want to stargaze from a dark site where the band of the Milky Way is clearly visible across the sky? You see so many stars it is hard to pick out the constellations. Twice per year, we open our TAAA … Continue reading Evening Under the Stars →

Enjoy a cool summer night at the Desert Museum "Astronomy" Night.  TAAA will have several telescopes around the Museum to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky objects.  Viewing will be weather dependent.  Follow Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Event for real-time weather updates.

Star Party supporting Vail community 4th of July Celebration. Observing will be behind the Vail Lutheran Church.