Star Parties

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup:  7 pm Observing: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Marana Parks & Recreation (Ora Mae Harn Park) Marana Under the Stars MARANA Setup:  6:30 pm Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location:  Ora Mae Harn Park (near Playground) Estimated # Participants:  200 Age/Grade:  All Ages # Scopes Required:  3

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup:  7 pm Observing: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Astronomy Day Celebration!  The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will host a free family Astronomy Festival on Saturday April 29, 2017 from Noon to 9 pm at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E River Road (River & Alvernon) Ramada A.  We will have safe solar viewing of the Sun and interactive astronomy exhibits for the kids, … Continue reading Astronomy Festival →

Join TAAA and the Sonoran Desert Museum for the Cool Summer Nights Astronomy Event. TAAA will have several telescopes set up around the Museum to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky objects.

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup:  7 pm Observing: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup:  7 pm Observing: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several solar telescopes to observe the Sun from 9 am to 3 pm supporting the Spacefest Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM) event.  We will also have some interactive Astronomy activities for kids and adults.

The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several solar telescopes to observe the Sun from 9 am to 3 pm supporting the Spacefest Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM) event.  We will also have some interactive Astronomy activities for kids and adults.

Join TAAA and the Sonoran Desert Museum for the Cool Summer Nights Astronomy Event. TAAA will have several telescopes set up around the Museum to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky objects.

Star Party-Vail Preservation Society; 4th of July Celebration VAIL Setup:  7 pm Observing: 7:45 - 9:30 pm Viewing Location:  Vail Lutheran Church, south of the buildings Estimated # Participants:  100 Age/Grade:  All Ages # Scopes Required:  4 Other Activities:  Part of Vail 4th of July celebration.

There will likely be several Astronomy events throughout Tucson to observe the Partial Solar Eclipse.  The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association does not have a specific location planned, but will likely support UA or other agencies with some solar telescopes.

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup:  6:30 pm Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Oracle State Park. ORACLE Setup:  6:30 pm.  Observing:  7 - 9 pm Viewing Location:   Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup:  6:30 pm Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near 2nd restroom facilities (right side) approximately .6 miles in on Hal Gras Road. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial … Continue reading Star Party – Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic Area →