UPCOMING EVENTS
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VIRTUAL Star Party

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 TAAA will host a VIRTUAL star party coming to you from Tucson, AZ. … Continue reading VIRTUAL Star Party

Virtual Grand Canyon Star Party

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VIRTUAL. VIRTUAL. VIRTUAL. This 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: Schedule/Information  2020  Virtual GCSP ·  TAAA Members: Please attend as many events as possible and … Continue reading Virtual Grand Canyon Star Party

Virtual Star Party

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Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky. We will explore planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies, and much more. The event will be streamed on our Facebook page as a Facebook Premiere (TAAA Facebook). It will also air on our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com). Search Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.

Astronomy Day & International Observe the Moon

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VIRTUAL Join the Lunar & Planetary Laboratory and Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a weekend of International Observe the Moon. LPL will be hosting virtual events Friday evening, Saturday afternoon & evening, and Sunday morning & afternoon. TAAA will host some Solar Observing as part of this weekend event on Sunday at 10 am. These … Continue reading Astronomy Day & International Observe the Moon

Virtual Solar Observing

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We will be doing a Virtual Solar Observing session with the Lunar & Planetary Laboratory. To view the event, register at:  https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/art/2020.  

Virtual Star Party

ONLINE

Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky. We will explore planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies, and much more. The event will be streamed on our Facebook page (TAAA Facebook).

Chiricahua National Monument Night Sky Talk

Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

Due to Covid-19, we will not have any actual telescope viewing. But, we will have a laser guided talk about the night sky. This will be held at the Echo Canyon Trailhead parking area so everyone can maintain social distancing without congregating around any telescopes. We also ask that you wear a mask. The talk … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Night Sky Talk

TAAA & LPL Virtual Star Party

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Join TAAA and the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory for a Solar System exploration, shared via Webinar: https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/art/2020.

Virtual Star Party Stargazing

Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky. We will explore planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies, and much more. The event will be streamed Live from our Facebook Page (TAAA Facebook)    

Virtual Star Party Stargazing

ONLINE

Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky. We will explore planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies, and much more. The event will be streamed from our Facebook Page (TAAA Facebook Live)

Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing (Tentative)

Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call the Visitor's Center to register: 520-824-3560, ext 9302. Star Party at Chiricahua National Monument. We will have a Laser Walk Around the Night Sky starting 7:30. At 8:15 we will have a telescope set up to view objects through a monitor. Event will be held at Far Away Ranch, 1 mile inside … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing (Tentative)

Agua Caliente Park Stargazing (TENTATIVE)

Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

TENTATIVE - Pending COVID-19 Status REGISTRATION REQUIRED. LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS. If your plans change after registration, please cancel your registration so others may enjoy the event. Star Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson.  Star Party open to the … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Stargazing (TENTATIVE)

Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing (CANCELLED)

Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

CANCELLED – Pending COVID-19 Status Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (West) WE CANCELLED EVENT DUE TO COVID-19 AND INSUFFICIENT SPACE TO SOCIALLY DISTANCE. 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. … Continue reading Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing (CANCELLED)

Oracle State Park Stargazing (VIRTUAL)

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VIRTUAL CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK Star Party-Oracle State Park Tucson, AZ Viewing Location: ONLINE Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.  Star Party open to the Public.  This event will be streamed online to the Oracle State Park Facebook Page and/or YouTube Channel. Additional details to follow. Anticipate an introduction with … Continue reading Oracle State Park Stargazing (VIRTUAL)