Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association

Star Party-Catalina State Park
2017-01-21 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Catalina State Park, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States
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 have 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will also have a talk about what is up in the night sky and how it relates to ancient times.

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic
2017-01-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States
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 restroom facilities.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park
2017-02-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States
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.

Tucson Star Party
2017-02-18 10:00 - 21:00 | Pima Community College East, 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States
Solar & Star Party-TAAA, in conjunction with Astronomy Magazine at Pima Community College (PCC) EAST Campus
SOUTHEAST TUCSON
Solar Observing: 10 am to Sunset (6 pm)
Evening Star Observing: 6 – 9 pm
Viewing Location: PCC Astronomy Domes on south side of campus
TAAA will have several solar telescopes during the day to safely view the Sun to include sun spots, solar prominence, and other solar activity. During the evening we will have telescopes to observe some amazing solar system and deep-sky objects, to include: the Planets Venus, Mars, & Uranus; Orion’s Nebula (a star nursery) & other gas clouds; Andromeda Galaxy (2.5 million light years away); double star systems; star clusters; and other celestial highlights. Observing will take place near the PCC Observatories on the south side of the campus. The PCC observatories will also be open for viewing. This is a free event open to the public.
UPDATE (February 15, 2017). Weather may be an issue. If overcast or raining, we will likely cancel event. Follow Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association events on Facebook for real-time update.

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
2017-02-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States

International Wildlife Museum Outdoors Day
2017-03-04 10:00 - 14:00 | International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W Gates Pass Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Solar Viewing-International Wildlife Museum.
FAR WEST TUCSON
Setup: 9:30 am
Observing: 10 am – 2 pm
Viewing Location: Courtyard in front of main entrance.
Estimated # Participants: 500
Age/Grade: All Ages
# Scopes Required: 2 (SOLAR Scopes)
# NSN Toolkit Volunteers: 2
Other Activities: Museum Wildlife Activities
TAAA POC: Jim Knoll

Star Party-Oracle State Park
2017-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, 85623, United States
Star Party-Oracle State Park.
ORACLE
Setup: 6 pm. Observing: 7 – 9:00 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-Agua Caliente Park
2017-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States
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-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
2017-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States
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 restroom facilities.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

SARSEF Future Innovators Night @ Tucson Convention Center
2017-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have a couple telescopes set up in the west parking lot B (near the entrance ticket shack) for participants to view astronomical objects before entering or after exiting the TCC. We will be observing from 6 – 8 PM.

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
2017-04-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States
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.

Marana Under the Stars Star Party
2017-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Ora Mae Harn Park, 13250 N Lon Adams Rd, Marana, AZ, 85653, United States
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-Agua Caliente Park
2017-04-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-05-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States
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 Festival
2017-04-29 12:00 - 21:00 | Brandi Fenton Park, 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
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, including building an eclipse viewer, throughout the afternoon. During the evening, there will be about 10 telescopes for observing such celestial wonders as: Jupiter, Mars, and a small crescent Moon; Double Stars and Star Clusters; Nebulae; Galaxies; and more. Plus, at 8 pm, we will have a “Walk Around the Night Sky” presentation about constellations and astronomy folk lore. At dusk, there will be a free raffle of a 50mm telescope (must be present to win) + other cool prizes. Participants can bring their personal telescopes if you want any help using it. There will also be a food truck throughout the afternoon for purchasing food.
For real-time updates (weather and changing events, check back here or follow the event on our Facebook page (link under Media on our home page).
Schedule:
Noon – 6:30 pm Safe Solar viewing of the Sun
Noon – 6:00 pm Interactive Astronomy Exhibits
– Learn about the upcoming solar eclipse by making an eclipse viewer
– Other interactive projects for kids to have fun with astronomy
7:00 pm Door Prize (free) – 50mm refractor telescope (must be present to win) + other prizes
7:30 – 9:00 pm Night Sky Viewing through TAAA telescopes
– TAAA will have a couple “kid friendly” telescopes for kids to find and
view celestial objects
8:00 pm Walk Around The Night Sky Presentation
– Learn about constellations, celestial objects, and Folk Lore
All Day / Evening Bring personal telescopes for assistance in using if desired
No charge for any activities, donations will be accepted.

Sonoran Desert Museum Cool Summer "Astronomy" Night
2017-05-20 18:00 - 21:30, 2017-06-24 18:00 - 21:30 | Desert Museum, 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85743, United States
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-Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic Area
2017-05-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States

Spacefest STEAM Event
2017-06-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2017-06-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, 85745, United States
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.

Vail Star Party
2017-07-02 19:45 - 21:30 | Vail Lutheran Church, 14600 E Colossal Cave Rd, Vail, AZ, 85641, United States
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.

Partial Solar Eclipse
2017-08-21 09:00 - 12:00 | AZ
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 - Agua Caliente Park
2017-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States

Star Party - Oracle State Park
2017-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, 85623, United States
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 - Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic Area
2017-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States
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 objects.

Star Party - Catalina State Park
2017-10-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Catalina State Park, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States
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 have 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing.

Star Party-Chiricahua National Monument
2017-10-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Chiricahua National Monument, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, 85643, United States
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 - Agua Caliente Park
2017-10-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States

Pima County Library Astronomy
2017-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Joel D. Valdez Library (Main Branch), 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
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 checking out. Come join us and the Pima County Library for a fun evening of observing the moon with their new telescope.

Star Party - Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
2017-10-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States
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 objects.
