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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200613T180000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Grand Canyon Star Party
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL. VIRTUAL. VIRTUAL. \nThis year’s Grand Canyon Star Party will be Virtual and streamed from the Grand Canyon National Park Facebook page. Here are links to the Grand Canyon News Release and Facebook Page. Follow the Facebook event for any updates: \n\n\n\nSchedule/Information  2020  Virtual GCSP\n\n\n· \n  TAAA Members: Please attend as many events as possible and help us out\nby assisting in answering  chat questions of visitors\, encouraging their interest\nin the sky\, and mentioning the 2021 GCSP! \nGrand Canyon National Park\nhttps://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/newsreleases.htm/ \nGrand Canyon’s 2020 Star Party will be Hosted Virtually \n[A night sky with red lighting in the forefront highlights telescopes looking at the sky. The words          “Welcome to the Virtual Grand Canyon Star Party 2020!” are superimposed over the image.]\n    The 30th annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held virtually June 13-20\, 2020. While the on-      site event at Grand Canyon National Park has been cancelled on both rims due to concerns over\nCOVID-19 this year\, the park hopes to bring the wonders of the night sky into the virtual realm\nthrough a series of video premieres on Grand Canyon’s official Facebook account. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/252511419184647/ \n           Go to Facebook to participate in event. Or go to Facebook and set up a personal reminder. \nJUN 13 AT 6 PM – JUN 20 AT 8:30 PM\nOnline Event\nPublic  · Hosted by\nGrand Canyon National Park\nVirtual Grand Canyon Star Party 2020 \n   Welcome to the Virtual Grand Canyon Star Party 2020!\nGrand Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Conservancy invite       you to the Virtual Grand Canyon Star Party 2020\, June 13-20…\n\n     https://www.facebook.com/GrandCanyonNationalPark/ \n   Schedule\n    Saturday\, June 13\, 2020\n    6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nDark Skies in Isolation: Why Protecting the Night Sky is More Important Than Ever by         Dr. John Barentine\n7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nVirtual Grand Canyon Star Party: Session 1 by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy\nAssociation \n Sunday\, June 14\, 2020\n     6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nLions\, Vultures\, and a Scorpion\, Oh My! A Summer Jaunt through Arabian Skies by             Dr.Danielle Adams\n 7:00PM – 8:30PM\nVirtual Grand Canyon Star Party: Session 2 by Focus Astronomy \n  Monday\, June 15\, 2020\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nA Tour Through the Universe by Dean Regas\n  7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nVirtual Grand Canyon Star Party: Session 3 by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy\nAssociation \nTuesday\, June 16\, 2020\n         6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nInfant Galaxies to Alien Atmospheres: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope by Dr.              Amber Straughn\n        7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nVirtual Grand Canyon Star Party: Session 4 by Focus Astronomy \n         Wednesday\, June 17\, 2020\n          6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nThe Art of Photographing Dark Skies by Shreenivasan Manievannan\n          7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nVirtual Grand Canyon Star Party: Session 5 by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy\nAssociation \nThursday\, June 18\, 2020\n           6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nOne Giant Leap: Apollo Astronaut Training in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Schindler\n           7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nVirtual Grand Canyon Star Party: Session 6 by Focus Astronomy \nFriday\, June 19\, 2020\n           6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nAstrophotography for Beginners by Bettymaya Foott\n           7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nVirtual Grand Canyon Star Party: Session 7 by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy                     Association \n Saturday\, June 20\, 2020\n 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nPlanetary Defense: Surveying the Sky for Killer Asteroids by Professor Vishnu\nReddy\n7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nVirtual Grand Canyon Star Party: Session 8 by Focus Astronomy \n Definitely Also SEE Additional Information on NPS Web Page\nIncluding info on 2021 GCSP: \nhttps://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/grand-canyon-star-party.htm/\n\n\n\nJoin Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the National Park Service for the 30th annual Star Party. The Star Party will be June 13 – 20\, 2020. You will see Solar System planets\, Galaxies Far Far Away\, Star Clusters — some with several hundred thousand stars\, Nebulae\, multiple star systems (some with as many as 6 stars)\, and lots more. The skies are so dark you can clearly see the band of the Milky Way overhead. We start with a talk in the Visitor Center Auditorium about an astronomy topic at 8 pm. Observing at the telescopes goes from sunset (about 8 pm) to 11 pm. This event is free and open to anyone inside the Grand Canyon (park entrance fee required).  For additional information\, check out our Grand Canyon Star Party Webpage at: http://tucsonastronomy.org/upcoming-events/grand-canyon-star-party/.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/grand-canyon-star-party-12/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200512T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200512T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20200422T024407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T024407Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Star Party
DESCRIPTION:M3 is a spectacular globular\, and one of the largest\, with 500\,000 members. It is located in Canes Venatici. This cluster is nearly as old as the universe itself. Note the young blue stars\, Blue Stragglers\, embedded in the cluster.NASA image/ Teuwen\nTAAA will host a VIRTUAL star party coming to you from Tucson\, AZ. We will explore about 12 objects for an hour and a half. This will be a Facebook Live event and is accessible from our Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. The event will be accessible from the Videos section and can be replayed after the event as well. The TAAA Facebook page is a public page and does not require any login to view. If you want any real-time updates\, weather advisories\, or other information leading up to the event\, you can follow the Facebook event. The star party will go from 8:30 – 10 pm Tucson\, AZ (Pacific Daylight). Tucson is GMT – 7.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/virtual-star-party-2/
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200421T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20200417T215114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T023951Z
UID:3940-1587499200-1587504600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Star Party
DESCRIPTION:The nebulosity associated with M45 is not the progenitor of the cluster. Instead\, it is a nebula through which M45 is passing.NASA Image\, Robert Gendler\nTAAA will host our first ever VIRTUAL star party coming to you from Tucson\, AZ. We will explore about 12 objects for an hour and a half. This will be a Facebook Live event and is accessible from our Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. The event will be accessible from the Videos section and can be replayed after the event as well. The TAAA Facebook page is a public page and does not require any login to view. If you want any real-time updates\, weather advisories\, or other information leading up to the event\, you can follow the Facebook event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/virtual-star-party/
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190811T194336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190811T194407Z
UID:3445-1584212400-1584219600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Oracle State Park Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Oracle State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Kannally Ranch House\nInformation: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.  Star Party open to the Public.  Admission cost for entrance into Oracle State Park may apply.  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 wide variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). There is generally a talk and other events also taking place. Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/oracle-state-park-stargazing/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190811T182717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190811T182717Z
UID:3430-1584212400-1584219600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nViewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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.  Park gate may close before event end time\, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-stargazing-2/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190811T192946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190811T192946Z
UID:3437-1582396200-1582403400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-stargazing-2/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20191108T025929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T025929Z
UID:3594-1581775200-1581800400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Annual Tucson Star Party co-sponsored with Astronomy Magazine. Solar observing from 2 pm until sunset. Evening observing from sunset to 9 pm.  Enjoy some dark sky observing under wonderful Tucson skies. Follow the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event for weather and other updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-star-party/
LOCATION:Pima Community College East\, 8181 E Irvington Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190811T193610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190811T193610Z
UID:3442-1580581800-1580592600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Catalina State Park Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Catalina State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.\nInformation: 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.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/catalina-state-park-stargazing/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190811T192811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190811T192811Z
UID:3436-1579975200-1579982400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-stargazing/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T213352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T213352Z
UID:3280-1577556000-1577563200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-area-star-party-12/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T214426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190811T171604Z
UID:3284-1576085400-1576092600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Murphy-Wilmot Library Evening Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Murphy-Wilmot Library for an evening of stargazing.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/murphy-wilmot-library-evening-stargazing/
LOCATION:Murphy-Wilmot Library\, 530 N Wilmot Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191111T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T214232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T014610Z
UID:3283-1573457400-1573471800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Mercury Transit Across the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Mercury Transit Across the Sun. Monday November 11\, 2019 (Veterans Day). This is a school holiday and a work holiday for many. Don’t pass up this “once-in-a-lifetime event”. A Mercury Transit (passing in front of) will NOT be visible again in the U.S. until May 7\, 2049. Transits occur only 13-14 times per century. A Mercury Transit is too small to see without a properly filtered solar telescope. When you observe a transit\, you see a small black circle (the planet Mercury) moving across the Sun. This event is visible throughout the U.S. TAAA will have several solar telescopes to safely view the Transit at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park (3482 E River Rd\, River & Alvernon) on November 11 from 7:30 – 11 am (Mercury mid-transit when it is crossing the middle of the Sun is at 8:20 am Tucson time).  Sunrise November 11 is 6:49 am and the Transit will already be underway. You can follow the Mercury Transit event on our Facebook page (facebook.com/tucsonastronomy) for real-time weather updates. This event requires a clear view of the Sun (no cloud cover). CAUTION: Never look at the Sun without a proper solar filter or you can damage your eyes.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/mercury-transit-across-the-sun-2/
LOCATION:Brandi Fenton Park\, 3482 E River Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T213248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T213248Z
UID:3279-1572719400-1572726600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-area-star-party-11/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190811T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190811T164904Z
UID:3425-1572688800-1572710400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival
DESCRIPTION:TAAA will have a solar telescope to safely view the surface of the Sun. The Festival goes from 10 am to 4 pm with lots of other activities.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/empire-ranch-cowboy-festival/
LOCATION:Empire Ranch\, E Empire Ranch Road\, Sonoita\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T213822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T213822Z
UID:3282-1571511600-1571518800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Chiricahua National Monument Astronomy Event
DESCRIPTION: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 Echo Canyon Trailhead.  A talk is scheduled before observing Bonita Campground Amphitheater at 6:00 pm with observing from 7 – 9 pm. Please try to use red light flashlights and minimize white light (to include cell phones) that will hinder your night vision. Chiricahua National Monument website: https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm.  Weather dependent — Follow the event on the TAAA Facebook page to get weather and other updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/chiricahua-national-monument-astronomy-event-2/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190821T201922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T201922Z
UID:3456-1571506200-1571522400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Evening Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION: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 Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (Turkey Creek area near Chiricahua National Monument) to the public for an observing session. You can observe through a telescope with a 40″ mirror and see galaxies over 100 million light years away. We will have several large telescopes to observe with. \nOur Fall “Evening Under the Stars” will be Saturday October 19th 2019. The gate will be open at 5:30 pm with activities starting 6 pm. Come join us for an exciting evening of astronomical observing. The site is about 90 minutes SE of Tucson near the Chiricahua National Monument. If you have friends/family that live in that area\, let them know. The event is weather dependent. Reservations are required. Please email John Kalas at jckalas[at]cox.net for reservations and directions. Please include number of people & vehicles in your group. Space is limited. \nThe nebulosity associated with M45 is not the progenitor of the cluster. Instead\, it is a nebula through which M45 is passing.NASA Image\, Robert Gendler
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/evening-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191005T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T213616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T213616Z
UID:3281-1570300200-1570311000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Catalina State Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Catalina State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.\nInformation: 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.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/catalina-state-park-star-party-6/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T212531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T212531Z
UID:3274-1569092400-1569099600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Oracle State Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and Oracle State Park for an evening of dark-sky Stargazing.  There will be other events happening as well. Check the Oracle State Park website for additional details.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/oracle-state-park-star-party-4/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190710T210247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T210247Z
UID:3398-1565856000-1565870400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Natural Grocers Solar
DESCRIPTION:Join TAAA and other Non-Profits throughout the day at the Natural Grocers (7220 E Broadway). TAAA will have a solar telescope setup outside the main entrance (weather permitting) in the morning to safely view the Sun and any Solar Prominences and Sunspots. Follow the event on the TAAA Facebook Page for a real-time update on weather conditions.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/natural-grocers-solar/
LOCATION:Natural Grocers\, 7220 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T211715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T211715Z
UID:3273-1565427600-1565438400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Spacefest STEAM
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for some Solar Observing in support of the annual Spacefest Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Math (STEAM) event at JW Marriott starr Pass. The event will go from 9 am to 4 pm but solar observing will only be in the morning. Weather dependent.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/spacefest-steam-2/
LOCATION:Starr Pass Resort\, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd\, Tucson\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T211627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T211627Z
UID:3272-1565341200-1565352000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Spacefest STEAM
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for some Solar Observing in support of the annual Spacefest Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Math (STEAM) event at JW Marriott starr Pass. The event will go from 9 am to 4 pm but solar observing will only be in the morning. Weather dependent.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/spacefest-steam/
LOCATION:Starr Pass Resort\, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd\, Tucson\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190713T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190713T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T210213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T210213Z
UID:3271-1563046200-1563055200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Moon Viewing at Flandrau Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:An evening of Moon observing on the UA Mall just south of Flandrau Planetarium for the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing. Timing will be in the evening but has not yet been finalized.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/moon-viewing-at-flandrau-planetarium/
LOCATION:Flandrau Science Center\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190711T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T205907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T181054Z
UID:3270-1562844600-1562848200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Elfrida Library Solar Observing
DESCRIPTION:A morning of observing the Sun at the Elfrida Library in Elfrida\, AZ (SE of Tucson in Cochise County). Event will include both Elfrida and Tombstone Libraries.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/elfrida-library-solar-observing/
LOCATION:Elfrida Library\, 10552 N Hwy 191\, Elfrida\, AZ\, 85610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190709T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190709T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190422T205722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T181011Z
UID:3269-1562702400-1562707800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Elfrida\, AZ Library Evening Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:An evening of Stargazing at the Elfrida Library in Elfrida\, AZ (SE of Tucson in Cochise County). Event will include both Elfrida and Tombstone Libraries.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/elfrida-az-library-evening-stargazing/
LOCATION:Elfrida Library\, 10552 N Hwy 191\, Elfrida\, AZ\, 85610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190701T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190214T184754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T184754Z
UID:3192-1562011200-1562018400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Vail Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party supporting Vail community 4th of July Celebration. Observing will be behind the Vail Lutheran Church.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/vail-stargazing/
LOCATION:Vail Lutheran Church\, 14600 E Colossal Cave Rd\, Vail\, AZ\, 85641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190307T203111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T203111Z
UID:3213-1561230000-1561240800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Desert Museum Cool Summer Nights
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/desert-museum-cool-summer-nights-2/
LOCATION:Desert Museum\, 2021 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190608T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190510T223608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T223608Z
UID:3314-1560021300-1560031200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Evening Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION: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 Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (Turkey Creek area near Chiricahua National Monument) to the public for an observing session. You can observe through a telescope with a 40″ mirror and see galaxies over 100 million light years away. We will have several large telescopes to observe with. \nOur Spring “Evening Under the Stars” will be Saturday June 8th 2019. The gate will be open at 7:15 pm with activities starting 7:30 pm. Come join us for an exciting evening of astronomical observing. The site is about 90 minutes SE of Tucson near the Chiricahua National Monument. If you have friends/family that live in that area\, let them know. The event is weather dependent. Reservations are required. Please email John Kalas at jckalas[at]cox.net by Tuesday June 4th for reservations and directions.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/evening-under-the-stars-2/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190525T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190307T203006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T203006Z
UID:3212-1558810800-1558821600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Desert Museum Cool Summer Nights
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/desert-museum-cool-summer-nights/
LOCATION:Desert Museum\, 2021 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190509T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190411T144619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T144619Z
UID:3266-1557419400-1557428400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Oro Valley Public Library Star Party and Telescope Dedication
DESCRIPTION: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 then check out the telescope!!
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/oro-valley-public-library-star-party-and-telescope-dedication/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W Naranja Dr\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002122
CREATED:20190307T204633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T204633Z
UID:3214-1556998200-1557005400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Sanctuary Cove
DESCRIPTION:Astronomy event supporting Sanctuary Cove.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/sanctuary-cove/
LOCATION:Sanctuary Cove\, 8001 N Scenic Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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