UPCOMING EVENTS
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Events
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Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area 2000 N Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic AreaTucson, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) Viewing 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. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
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Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar 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. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing.We … Continue reading Stargazing at Catalina State Park
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Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park – “Holiday Nights” Event
Tohono Chul Park 7366 North Paseo del Norte, Tucson, Arizona, United StatesJoin 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. TAAA 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 … Continue reading Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park – “Holiday Nights” Event
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Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East Side – Venue change.
Desert Research Learning Center 12661 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona, United StatesStar Party – Saguaro National Park – East SideNow at their Desert Learning Center 12661 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. Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East Side – Venue change.
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Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesJoin 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. Observing location will be at the Faraway … Continue reading Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
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Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZTruely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State ParkStar Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several advanced amateur telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more.Great opportunity to look through … Continue reading Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
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Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park – “Holiday Nights” Event
Tohono Chul Park 7366 North Paseo del Norte, Tucson, Arizona, United StatesJoin 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. TAAA 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 … Continue reading Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park – “Holiday Nights” Event
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Holiday Observing at Chiricahua Astronomy Complex
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United StatesHave 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 … Continue reading Holiday Observing at Chiricahua Astronomy Complex
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HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2025
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: TAAA Astro-Imaging Special Interest Group (AISIG) Presenter: Jeff Rothstein The 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 … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2025
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Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin 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 … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2026
ONLINETitle: Various astronomy events that will be occurring Presenter: Connor Justice To 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.
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Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources (CLR) for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. Our volunteer astronomers with their telescopes will observe planets, star clusters, multiple star systems, nebulae, galaxies, and lots more. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association … Continue reading Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
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Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park
Tumacacori National Historical Park 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ, United StatesJoin 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. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to … Continue reading Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park
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Stargazing at Saguaro NP – West
Saguaro National Park WEST 2700 N Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ, United StatesTAAA 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. The TAAA will … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – West
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Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: Kannally Ranch House Information: 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. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon + Planets, … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park
