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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260327T193000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East Side – Venue change
DESCRIPTION:Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East SideNow at their Desert Learning Center \n\n\n\n12661 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ 85730Map Coordinates: 32.22239965337127\, -110.72231843802784Drive to the end of Broadway Blvd\, parking is limited along roadside. Guides will give directions\, short walk to site. \n\n\n\nGreat dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East Side’s Desert Learning Center. Please do not go to the National Park entrance\, it will be closed due to construction.Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-saguaro-national-park-east-side-venue-change/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260327T213000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260204T210513Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, but this event has been cancelled. \n\n\n\nJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources (CLR) for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer astronomers with their telescopes will observe planets\, star clusters\, multiple star systems\, nebulae\, galaxies\, and lots more. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook \n\n\n\nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Go to this link to register: https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs and click on the “Environmental Education” square to select. Then use “Stargazing” as a Keyword.These events fill up quickly.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-canoa-ranch-9/
LOCATION:Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T213000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260204T205924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T032134Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets\, nebulae\, star clusters\, double stars\, galaxies millions of light years away\, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. \n\n\n\nObserving location will be at the Faraway Ranch\, just past the entrance gate about 1/2 mile.  Follow signs in the park for public parking. The event is free of charge\, no reservations are required. Please try to use red light flashlights and minimize white light (to include cell phones) that will hinder your night vision. \n\n\n\nChiricahua 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: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. \n\n\n\nCheck back here or on our Facebook page closer to the event for any updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-chiricahua-national-monument-6/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260311T035709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T040600Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Title:  Highlighting the constellation Aquila and discussing the Event Horizon Telescope.\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n\n\n\nThis month\, Connor Justice will be presenting highlighting the constellation Aquila and discussing the Event Horizon Telescope.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/funda/
LOCATION:Arizona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260204T204951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T204952Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
DESCRIPTION:Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic AreaTucson\, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) \n\n\n\nViewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main loop.Information: Great dark skies in Western Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE. \n\n\n\nTucson 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: TAAA Facebook Events page \n\n\n\nEvent is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link to register: https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs and click on the “Environmental Education” square to select. Once open\, type in “stargazing” for the keyword and then scroll down for the event.These events may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tucson-mountain-park-juan-santa-cruz-picnic-area-10/
LOCATION:Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area\, 2000 N Kinney Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260221T042525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T023131Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Title:  A Cosmic Odyssey: The Epic Journey of our Milky Way Galaxy \n\n\n\nAstronomers estimate that approximately one in a thousand galaxies in the nearby universe is in the act of colliding. Although rare locally\, we find that galaxy mergers were far more common and produced the majority of all the infrared emission in the early Universe. Therefore\, studying these rare mergers in our local Universe gives us a window into the galactic train wrecks of the early Universe that shaped galaxy evolution. It has been over 100 years since astronomer Vesto Slipher discovered that\, unlike every other galaxy we observe\, our nearest neighbor\, Andromeda\, is on a collision course with the Milky Way. In order to understand the fate of our galaxy\, observations of hundreds of ongoing galaxy mergers\, with have been collected\, with every major space-based observatory available—e.g. Hubble\, Spitzer\, Herschel\, GALEX\, Chandra\, and JWST— as part of the Great Observatories All-Sky LIRG Survey (GOALS). These luminous infrared galaxies host the most extreme dust-enshrouded stellar nurseries in the local Universe. In this talk\, Dr. Sean Linden presents the story of the Milky Way Galaxy; how the ongoing interaction with Andromeda has shaped it so far\, and what we have learned about galaxy mergers in GOALS that allow us to predict what the Milky Way will look like in the future. \n\n\n\nPresenter:  Dr. Sean Linden\n\n\n\nDr. Sean Linden received his PhD in the Spring of 2020 from the Department of Astronomy at the University of Virginia working with Dr. Aaron Evans and Dr. Eric Murphy at the NRAO. He then moved to a position as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for three years working with Dr. Daniela Calzetti on studies of star clusters in nearby galaxies with JWST. Sean is currently the Peter A. Strittmatter Prize Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Arizona\, and will be starting a new position as an assistant professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Rochester Institute of Technology next Fall.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-2/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
DESCRIPTION:Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State ParkStar Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several advanced amateur telescopes for astronomical viewing. \n\n\n\nWe will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes at a really dark location. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-picacho-peak-state-park-10/
LOCATION:Picacho Peak State Park\, 15520 Picacho Peak Rd\, Picacho\, AZ\, 85141
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260204T203931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T204435Z
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SUMMARY:Star Party at PCC-East
DESCRIPTION:(2PM-5pm): Solar observing\, astronomy demos\, and more.(5-6:30PM): Talk about the OSIRIS-REx Mission \n\n\n\n(6:30pm-9pm): Star party\, planet observing\, planetarium show\, and more.For more information see “More info” button below. \n\n\n\nFollow our Facebook event for any real-time updates or adjustments due to weather at:  TAAA Facebook Events page
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/star-party-at-pcc-east/
LOCATION:Pima Community College East\, 8181 E Irvington Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260104T220159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T220200Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East Side – Temp Venue change.
DESCRIPTION:Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East SideNow at their Desert Learning Center \n\n\n\n12661 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ 85730Map Coordinates: 32.22239965337127\, -110.72231843802784Drive to the end of Broadway Blvd\, parking is limited along roadside. Guides will give directions\, short walk to site. \n\n\n\nGreat dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East Side’s Desert Learning Center. Please do not go to the National Park entrance\, it will be closed due to construction.Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-saguaro-national-park-east-side-temp-venue-change/
LOCATION:Desert Research Learning Center\, 12661 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, Arizona\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260104T215510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T215511Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Oracle State Park
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  \n\n\n\nTypically a music event prior\, check the park’s website below.\n\n\n\nStar Party telescope viewing (7:00 – 9:00pm)\n\n\n\nInformation: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ 85623Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. \n\n\n\nTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon + Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, and Star Clusters.Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes. Weather dependent. \n\n\n\nFor real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event page:  TAAA Facebook Events page \n\n\n\nAlso: Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information and activities that day:Star Party at Oracle State Park | Oracle State Park (azstateparks.com)
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-oracle-state-park-16/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260104T215103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T215104Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Tubac Presidio State Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Tubac Presidio State Historical Park in Tubac AZ for an evening of stargazing under truly dark skies at an historic location. \n\n\n\nTAAA will have volunteer astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets\,Nebulas\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and more\, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! \n\n\n\nFor more information check out:Events | Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum \n\n\n\nStar Party is free but event is for Tubac Presidio Members only.  Membership is available for non-members of the Presidio at the main entrance/gift shop. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tubac-presidio-state-historical-park-3/
LOCATION:Tubac Presidio\, 1 Burruel St\, Tubac\, Arizona\, 85646
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260127T055230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T053126Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Title:  Constellation of the Month Hydra\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n\n\n\nOur constellation of the month is Hydra. \n\n\n\nTitle:   Measurement Units used in Astronomy\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n\n\n\n Connor Justice will be presenting the main topic on Measurement Units used in Astronomy.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-february-2026/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260104T213318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T213319Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Catalina State Park
DESCRIPTION:Star Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson\, AZViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park.Star Party open to the Public.  Admission fee for entrance into Catalina State Park. \n\n\n\nTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 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. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page ((4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook). \n\n\n\nAdditional details will be posted here and on Facebook as we get closer to the event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-catalina-state-park-10/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260104T212835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T212835Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking LotInformation: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE. \n\n\n\nTucson 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. \n\n\n\nPark 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: ((4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook) \n\n\n\nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.These events fill up fast so recommend registering early. \n\n\n\nTo Register go to: Pima County Parks and Recreation Then Log in or Create an account. Once logged in click on “Environmental Education”. You should get the Pop-up screen “Register for a Program”. Scroll down to the event on the list and click on the “Register” button. You must be logged in for the Registration screen to work.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-agua-caliente-park-10/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260126T043452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T055350Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Title:  NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission: On the Way to Explore Ocean World Habitability\n\n\n\nDr. Robert Pappalardo\, Project Scientist for the Europa Clipper Mission\, gives this month’s featured talk. In his words: “On October 14\, 2024\, NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft launched on its journey to Jupiter’s moon Europa\, an icy world believed to harbor a global subsurface ocean. Observations from the Galileo mission revealed Europa to have a relatively young and deformed ice surface. An induced magnetic field implies the presence of a salty ocean beneath the ice. Tidal forces from Jupiter fracture the ice shell into ridges\, bands\, and chaotic terrains\, suggesting ice mobility and possible local melting. Earth- and space-based telescopes suggest the presence of plumes that may vent interior water vapor into space. Europa may contain the key ingredients necessary for life—liquid water\, bioessential elements\, chemical energy\, and long-term stability—making it a compelling target for investigation of ocean world habitability. \n\n\n\nThe Europa Clipper mission will address Europa’s habitability using an advanced suite of remote-sensing and in-situ instruments that probe the moon’s interior\, composition\, and geology\, while also searching for present-day activity such as plumes. During its 5.5-year cruise to Jupiter\, the mission is maturing operations concepts and validating instrument performance\, including through flyby observations of Mars\, Earth\, and interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. After entering Jupiter orbit in 2030\, the spacecraft will execute 49 close encounters with Europa at altitudes of typically 25–100 km above the surface\, enabling unprecedented observations of this ocean world.” \n\n\n\nDr. Pappalardo’s presentation will summarize our current understanding of Europa\, describe how Europa Clipper is designed to investigate its habitability\, and provide an update on mission status as the spacecraft continues its journey to the Jovian system. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Robert Pappalardo \n\n\n\nRobert Pappalardo is a JPL Fellow and Senior Research Scientist\, and the Project Scientist for NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory\, California Institute of Technology. He has also served as the Project Scientist for the first extended mission of the Cassini spacecraft at Saturn\, for which he received NASA’s Exceptional Service Medal. He received his B.A. in Geological Sciences from Cornell University in 1986\, and he obtained his Ph.D. in Geology from Arizona State University in 1994. His research focuses on processes that have shaped the icy satellites of the outer solar system\, especially Europa and the role of its probable subsurface ocean. He has co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed journal papers and book chapters\, and he served as the chief editor of the University of Arizona Press book Europa. Through the years\, Pappalardo has mentored students and post-docs\, and he has worked with various science museums and organizations to bring the excitement of astronomy and planetary exploration to the public. \n\n\n\nPhoto Caption: Dr. Robert Pappalardo\, Project Scientist for NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission \n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Johns Hopkins Univ. Applied Physics Lab
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-february-2026/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251202T212134Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Oracle State Park
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  \n\n\n\nTypically a music event prior\, check the park’s website below.\n\n\n\nStar Party telescope viewing (6:30 – 8:30pm)\n\n\n\nInformation: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ 85623Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. \n\n\n\nTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon + Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, and Star Clusters.Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes. Weather dependent. \n\n\n\nFor real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event page:  TAAA Facebook Events page \n\n\n\nAlso: Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information and activities that day:Star Party at Oracle State Park | Oracle State Park (azstateparks.com)
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-oracle-state-park-15/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251202T211622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T211622Z
UID:15452-1768590000-1768597200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Saguaro NP – West
DESCRIPTION:TAAA invites you to an evening of star gazing at Saguaro National Park – WestLocated on the far West side of town on the other side of the Tucson mountains\, this location has very dark skies from horizon to horizon. The park has been designated an Urban Night Sky Park in 2023. \n\n\n\nThe TAAA will have several Telescopes set up to view Stars\, Nebula’s\, Galaxies\, Planets and more starting at 7pm! Telescopes will be arranged around the entrance walkway. \n\n\n\nIntroductory talks will be given starting at (TBD) by the National Park Service (NPS) prior to telescope viewing. Park staff will guide visitors on short walks through the Javelina Wash to discuss the night sky\, and they are also hoping to include Indigenous storytelling. \n\n\n\nThe stargazing event is free and open to the public\, but NPS admission fees apply.WEATHER DEPENDENT.  Follow the event on our Facebook page for any weather updates or changes: \n\n\n\n(4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-saguaro-np-west-2/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park WEST\, 2700 N Kinney Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251202T205913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T205914Z
UID:15450-1768069800-1768077000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:Join TAAA and the National Park Service for an evening of stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park .  Address below.The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will have several telescopes with volunteer astronomers\, for astronomical viewing\, in front of the Old Mission. \n\n\n\nWe will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes. \n\n\n\nEvent is free\, no reservations required\, but NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event page: TAAA Facebook Events page for weather updates on day of event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tumacacori-national-historical-park-6/
LOCATION:Tumacacori National Historical Park\, 1891 E Frontage Rd\, Tumacacori\, AZ\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251202T203437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T204700Z
UID:15446-1767983400-1767990600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources (CLR) for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer astronomers with their telescopes will observe planets\, star clusters\, multiple star systems\, nebulae\, galaxies\, and lots more. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook \n\n\n\nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Go to this link to register: https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs and click on the “Environmental Education” square to select. Then use “Stargazing” as a Keyword.These events fill up quickly.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-canoa-ranch-8/
LOCATION:Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20260105T031544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T033135Z
UID:15773-1767897000-1767902400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Title:  Various astronomy events that will be occurring\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n\n\n\nTo start the new year\, Connor Justice will be highlighting various astronomy events that will be occurring throughout the year such as eclipses\, meteor showers\, and planetary alignments. 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/fund/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251207T193122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T193123Z
UID:15515-1767531600-1767538800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East for some Sun gazing at the park. We will observe the Sun through telescopes with appropriate filters so you will get to see sunspots\, prominences\, flares\, and more.The Sun is at its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is LOTS of activity on its surface. \n\n\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, no reservations required.  NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe telescopes will be set up at the Bicycle Ramada next to\, or at\, the Visitors Center.This event will most likely be canceled in the event of clouds/rain.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/solar-telescope-observing-saguaro-np-east-8/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251229T034824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T040136Z
UID:15684-1767378600-1767384000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title: TAAA Astro-Imaging Special Interest Group (AISIG)\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Jeff Rothstein\n\n\n\nThe Astro-Imaging SIG (AISIG) seeks to advance the skills of all who image the night sky\, from beginners to veterans. Jeff Rothstein will describe the many activities of the AISIG\, including monthly meetings that have included topics like the new smart telescopes; Astronomical League programs for imagers; and how to cull frames before integrating them. He will also describe a recent imaging contest and a planned meetup at CAC next spring. He’ll also be sharing some of the group’s images. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held monthly on the third Monday of each month from 7-8:30 MST. YouTube videos of the meetings can be viewed afterward. All members of TAAA are welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nTitle: TAAA Radio Astronomy Special Interest Group (RASIG)\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Gary Steffens\n\n\n\nThe RASIG was formed in June 2025 to provide TAAA members with the opportunity to pursue interests in radio astronomy. Gary Steffens will introduce this newest SIG offering available to all TAAA members.The stated objectives of the RASIG are:Learn about the history of radio astronomyAssist members in pursuing Radio Astronomy observing through discussion and development of skills and equipment.Assist members in building a small personal radio telescope.Expand radio astronomy observing through outreach events. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 MST. YouTube videos of the meetings can be viewed afterward. All members of TAAA are welcome to attend.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-december-2025-2/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20250805T203020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T212712Z
UID:14604-1766858400-1766865600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Observing at Chiricahua Astronomy Complex
DESCRIPTION:Have guests or family in town over the Holidays. Join us for a family friendly observing event at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, about a 2 hour drive SE of Tucson near the Chiricahua mountains. For a nominal fee\, your family or guests can have a guided observing session of the Universe using one or more of our large telescopes. We will observe planets such as Saturn in breath-taking clarity\, multiple star systems\, star clusters\, Nebulae gas clouds\, galaxies millions of light-years away\, and lots more. Fee is only $25/youth under 15 and $50/adult. To register\, please use the below link.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/holiday-observing-at-chiricahua-astronomy-complex/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251202T193546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T193547Z
UID:15444-1766340000-1766350800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park – “Holiday Nights” Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Tohono Chul Park in Tucson AZ for an evening of stargazing through our telescopes during their “Holiday Nights” event at this historic location. \n\n\n\nTAAA will have our Volunteer Astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets\, Nebulas\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and more\, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! Look for us around the Horse Pavillion. \n\n\n\nFor more information check out:Holiday Nights 2025 – Tohono Chul – Tucson\, AZ \n\n\n\nTelescope viewing is free but Tohono Chul admission tickets to event are required. (See above link) \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-tohono-chul-park-holiday-nights-event-2/
LOCATION:Tohono Chul Park\, 7366 North Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251103T002031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T002032Z
UID:15192-1766255400-1766262600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
DESCRIPTION:Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State ParkStar Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several advanced amateur telescopes for astronomical viewing. \n\n\n\nWe will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes at a really dark location. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-picacho-peak-state-park-9/
LOCATION:Picacho Peak State Park\, 15520 Picacho Peak Rd\, Picacho\, AZ\, 85141
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251109T191558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T191559Z
UID:15211-1766253600-1766260800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets\, nebulae\, star clusters\, double stars\, galaxies millions of light years away\, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. \n\n\n\nObserving location will be at the Faraway Ranch parking lot just past the entrance gate about 1/2 mile.  The event is free of charge\, no reservations are required. Please try to use red light flashlights and minimize white light (to include cell phones) that will hinder your night vision. \n\n\n\nChiricahua 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: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. \n\n\n\nCheck back here or on our Facebook page closer to the event for any updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-chiricahua-national-monument-5/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251103T001640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T205209Z
UID:15190-1766167200-1766174400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East Side - Venue change.
DESCRIPTION:Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East SideNow at their Desert Learning Center \n\n\n\n12661 E Broadway Blvd\,  Tucson\, AZ 85730Map Coordinates: 32.22239965337127\, -110.72231843802784Drive to the end of Broadway Blvd\, parking is limited along roadside. Guides will give directions\, short walk to site. \n\n\n\nGreat dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East Side’s Desert Learning Center.  Please do not go to the National Park entrance\, it will be closed due to construction.Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-saguaro-national-park-east-5/
LOCATION:Desert Research Learning Center\, 12661 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, Arizona\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251202T192917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T193204Z
UID:15438-1765735200-1765746000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park - "Holiday Nights" Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Tohono Chul Park in Tucson AZ for an evening of stargazing through our telescopes during their “Holiday Nights” event at this historic location. \n\n\n\nTAAA will have our Volunteer Astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets\, Nebulas\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and more\, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! Look for us around the Horse Pavillion. \n\n\n\nFor more information check out:Holiday Nights 2025 – Tohono Chul – Tucson\, AZ \n\n\n\nTelescope viewing is free but Tohono Chul admission tickets to event are required. (See above link) \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-tohono-chul-park-holiday-nights-event/
LOCATION:Tohono Chul Park\, 7366 North Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251103T001240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T001241Z
UID:15188-1765648800-1765656000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Catalina State Park
DESCRIPTION:Star Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson\, AZViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park.Star Party open to the Public.  Admission fee for entrance into Catalina State Park. \n\n\n\nTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 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. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page ((4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook). \n\n\n\nAdditional details will be posted here and on Facebook as we get closer to the event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-catalina-state-park-9/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T214940
CREATED:20251103T000552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T194136Z
UID:15185-1765562400-1765569600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
DESCRIPTION:Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic AreaTucson\, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) \n\n\n\nViewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main loop.Information: Great dark skies in Western Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE. \n\n\n\nTucson 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: TAAA Facebook Events page \n\n\n\nEvent is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link to register: https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs and click on the “Environmental Education” square to select. Once open\, type in “stargazing” for the keyword and then scroll down for the event.These events may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tucson-mountain-park-juan-santa-cruz-picnic-area-9/
LOCATION:Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area\, 2000 N Kinney Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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