Star Parties

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 →

Star Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Setup: 6 PM Observing: 6:30 - 9:30 PM 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 … Continue reading Star Party – Catalina State Park →

Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Chiricahua National Monument for an exciting evening of Star Gazing under some incredibly dark skies.  Observing will be at the Visitor Center from 6 to 9 PM.  We'll get some amazing views of planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and lots more.

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup:  6 pm Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 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.

An event supporting the main branch (Joel V Valdez) of the Pima County Library.  The event is called:  Observe the Moon Costume Party.  This is open to the public and we hope you will wear a costume.  Also, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will donate a small telescope to the Library to be available for … Continue reading Pima County Library Astronomy →

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup:  6 pm Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 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 →

Join Tumacacori National Historical Park and the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for an evening of Astronomy Star Gazing from 6 - 8 PM.  You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, and lots more.  Weather dependent -- Follow the event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Page to get weather and real-time updates.

Tucson Parks & Recreation will be hosting a Family Festival in the Park (Reid Park) from 10 AM to 2 PM.  There will be plenty of family friendly activities.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several Solar Telescopes to safely view the Sun and will have other Astronomy Information and interactive activities.