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  • Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park

    Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZ

    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. 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 →

  • Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park – “Holiday Nights” Event

    Tohono Chul Park 7366 North Paseo del Norte, Tucson, Arizona, United States

    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. 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 →

  • Holiday Observing at Chiricahua Astronomy Complex

    Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United States

    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 … Continue reading Holiday Observing at Chiricahua Astronomy Complex →

    $25 – $50

  • HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2025

    Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Title: 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 →

  • Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East

    Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

    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 … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East →

  • ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2026

    ONLINE

    Title:  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. 

  • Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch

    Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United States

    Join 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 →

  • Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park

    Tumacacori National Historical Park 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ, United States

    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. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to … Continue reading Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park →

  • Stargazing at Saguaro NP – West

    Saguaro National Park WEST 2700 N Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

    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. The TAAA will … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – West →

  • Stargazing at Oracle State Park

    Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

    Viewing 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 →

  • HYBRID – General Meeting – February 2026

    Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Title: NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission: On the Way to Explore Ocean World Habitability Dr. 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 … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – February 2026 →

  • Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking LotInformation: 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 telescopes. … Continue reading Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park →

  • Stargazing at Catalina State Park

    Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States

    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. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing.We … Continue reading Stargazing at Catalina State Park →

  • ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2026

    ONLINE

    Title:  Constellation of the Month Hydra Presenter:  Connor Justice Our constellation of the month is Hydra. Title:   Measurement Units used in Astronomy Presenter:  Connor Justice  Connor Justice will be presenting the main topic on Measurement Units used in Astronomy.

  • Stargazing at Tubac Presidio State Historical Park

    Tubac Presidio 1 Burruel St, Tubac, Arizona

    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. TAAA will have volunteer astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets,Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters and more, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! For more information check out:Events | Tubac … Continue reading Stargazing at Tubac Presidio State Historical Park →