A Star Party to dedicate the Lonny Baker TAAA Telescope for Library patrons to use. A Star Party using the Orion telescope will follow a short ceremony.

Constellation of the Month: Ara and Columba Presenter:  Connor Justice Connor Justice will start the night with the constellations Ara and Columba. Main Presentation: Atacama Large Millimeter Array Presenter:  Vince Baker For our main topic, Vince Baker will be discussing Atacama Large Millimeter Array.

6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  Minor Policy Updates, Review and Training Speaker:  Mae Smith, TAAA President TAAA President Mae Smith will give a presentation on the group’s Minor Policy updates, review and training. Minor Policy procedures are to be fully enacted throughout TAAA by January 1, 2020. Mae’s talk will include updates on any … Continue reading General Meeting – December 2019 →

Topics to be determined.

6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  Seasonal Night Sky Objects Speaker:  Mary Turner, PhD Mary Turner, TAAA’s appointed Chief Observer, takes us on a tour of the winter night sky. Dr. Turner’s use of astronomical data, images, and mythology will bring seasonal changes in the sky to life, as always in her popular quarterly talks. … Continue reading General Meeting – January 2020 →

Constellation of the Month: Still To Be Determined Presenter: The constellation of the month has not yet been determined. Main Presentation: Telescope Maintenance Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will be giving the main topic on Telescope Maintenance.

6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  Member Planet Database Update Speaker:  David Rosetter TAAA member, David Rosetter, in charge of the TAAA Member Planet system, (which manages the TAAA member database), will talk about expanded web benefits for TAAA members and provide information on the web options available. Bring any questions you have on how … Continue reading General Meeting – February 2020 →

Constellation of the Month: Auriga Presenter:  Gus Gomez Gus Gomez will be presenting Auriga for the constellation of the month. Main Presentation: Discussion on Equipment Modifications Presenter: Our main topic will be an open discussion on equipment modifications that members have done to enhance their viewing sessions.

TAAA Support to the Saguaro National Park EAST monthly astronomy event. Join park naturalists for an introduction to astronomy and a look at the desert night sky. Telescopes and binoculars will be available. Reservations are required. Call the Visitor Center at (520) 733-5153. Accessible Program. Observing and talk will be at the Visitor Center from 7 - … Continue reading Saguaro National Park EAST Monthly Astronomy Event →