Presentation:  Dark Sky Southern Arizona 2.0: The Hits (and Misses) Of Our First Year and How Our Region Can Reclaim Its Leading Role Light pollution is a longstanding concern in the Tucson area, which in many respects is the home of the global dark-skies movement. After going dormant during the pandemic, the Southern Arizona Chapter … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2024 →

Main Presentation:  Milky Way Presenter:  Doug Smith This month, Doug Smith will be presenting on the Milky Way for our main topic.  Astronomer of the Month:  Edmond Halley Presenter:  Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will highlighting Edmond Halley for our astronomer of the month.

Presentation:  Exploring the Moon with Seismology: From Apollo to Artemis Over 50 years ago, Apollo astronauts installed the first extraterrestrial seismometers on the lunar surface. These instruments recorded thousands of moonquakes (earthquakes on the Moon). Now, we’re heading back to Moon with modern seismometers as part of the Artemis missions. Lunar and Planetary Lab’s  Angela … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2024 →

Main Presentation: Volcanism in the Solar System Presenter:  Doug Smith Doug Smith will be providing the main topic on Volcanism in the Solar System . Astronomer of the Month:  Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Presenter:  Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will be highlighting Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin as our Astronomer of the month.      

Presentation: The Reopening at Kitt Peak National Observatory: One Year In Vanessa Gressieux presents an exploration of the current public outreach offerings at Kitt Peak National Observatory. Learn about the Observatory’s history, its long shut down after Covid-19 and the Kitt Peak Fire, and its new schedule of day and nighttime astronomy tours, and other … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2024 →