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Events
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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
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HYBRID – General Meeting – February 2026
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: 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
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Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesViewing 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
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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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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2026
ONLINETitle: 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.
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Stargazing at Tubac Presidio State Historical Park
Tubac Presidio 1 Burruel St, Tubac, ArizonaJoin 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
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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
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Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East Side – Temp 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 – Temp Venue change.
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Star Party at PCC-East
Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States(2PM-5pm): Solar observing, astronomy demos, and more.(5-6:30PM): Talk about the OSIRIS-REx Mission (6:30pm-9pm): Star party, planet observing, planetarium show, and more.For more information see "More info" button below. Follow our Facebook event for any real-time updates or adjustments due to weather at: TAAA Facebook Events page
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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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HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2026
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: A Cosmic Odyssey: The Epic Journey of our Milky Way Galaxy Astronomers estimate that approximately one in a thousand galaxies in the nearby universe is in the act of colliding. Although rare locally, we find that galaxy mergers were far more common and produced the majority of all the infrared emission in the early … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2026
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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
