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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2021
ONLINEConstellation of the Month: None Presenter: We do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting. Main Presentation: Classifying Star Types Presenter: Connor Justice Our only topic for the night will be Classifying Star Types by Connor Justice.
Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar 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 Public. Cost: FREE. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Observing
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United StatesCome join us for an evening of observing at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC), 100 miles southeast of Tucson near the Chiricahua Mountains. CAC is an incredibly dark site with several large telescopes. The number of telescopes used will depend on the number of participants. Cost is only $50/adult and $25/child under 15. For reservations … Continue reading Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Observing
ONLINE – General Meeting – January 2022
ONLINE6:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Dark Skies in Southern Arizona: Past, Present and Future Presentation: John Barentine, astronomer, historian, and policy-maker will present on the global dark-skies movement. That the movement effectively began in the Tucson area, is no surprise given its long astronomical history. In his presentation, John will review regional achievements to date … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – January 2022
Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Cost: FREE. 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 … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2022
ONLINEConstellation of the Month: None Presenter: We do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting. Main Presentation: Asterisms Presenter: Peter Hermes Peter Hermes will discuss various asterisms, (which is a pattern or group of stars).
Stargazing at Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for an evening of stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. Canoa Ranch is located south of Tucson along I-19 at 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road. Event will go from 6 - 8 pm. Pre-Registration is required. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/ and search for … Continue reading Stargazing at Canoa Ranch
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (West) 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. Cost: FREE. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, … Continue reading Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
ONLINE – General Meeting – February 2022
ONLINE6:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Hitchhiker’s Guide to Hot Jupiters Presentation: Dr. Megan Mansfield will present on Hot Jupiters; gas giant exoplanets (planets outside the Solar System) that are similar in size to Jupiter. However, the scorching hot temperatures of Hot Jupiters go as high as several thousand degrees. That makes their chemistry very … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – February 2022
Catalina State Park Stargazing
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ 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. … Continue reading Catalina State Park Stargazing
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2022
ONLINEConstellation of the Month: None Presenter: We do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting. Main Presentation: Uncommon Star Types Like Pulsar's Presenter: ??? Our only topic for the night will be a continuation of our recent topic on Star classification about the uncommon star types like pulsar's.
Tucson Star Party
Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) in conjunction with Editors from the Astronomy Magazine and Pima Community College East for an evening of stargazing. We will observe planets, star clusters, multiple star systems, nebulae, galaxies, and lots more through several telescopes. Observing will be at the south end of the PCC East Campus near … Continue reading Tucson Star Party
Stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. We will observe planets, star clusters, multiple star systems, nebulae, galaxies, and lots more. Registration is required. Go to Eventbright and search for stargazing Canoa Ranch.
Virtual Stargazing
ONLINEJoin 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). You can follow our Facebook event for any weather and other updates. FREE. Check Facebook or back here closer to … Continue reading Virtual Stargazing
ONLINE – General Meeting – March
ONLINE6:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics in the 2020's: The Astro2020 Decadal Survey Presentation: Every 10 years Congress charges the National Academy of Sciences with undertaking a survey of Astronomy and Astrophysics over the coming decade. The "Astro2020 Survey", carried out by a main survey committee and roughly … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – March