UPCOMING EVENTS
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Events
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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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HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2026
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTBD
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(Almost) Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing at Flandrau Planetarium
Flandrau Science Center 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesAn Almost (96%) Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible in Tucson and surrounding areas the evening of August 27th, barring any cloud cover. The partial Eclipse begins 6:45 PM (Moonrise Tucson Time), Maximum eclipse at 9:12 PM (Tucson Time), Eclipse ends at 12:01 AM. Moonrise is in the ESE @102° The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association … Continue reading (Almost) Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing at Flandrau Planetarium
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TAAA Monthly General Meeting. Talk: TBD.
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesMonthly TAAA General Meeting at Steward Observatory Lecture Hall at the University of Arizona. Open to member and the public. We tap into some great astronomy and science lectures through the University of Arizona and other great sources to include our own members.
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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 Tumacácori 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 Tumacácori National 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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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 District, 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 … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
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Star Party for Southwest Skies Astronomy Festival (night 1 of 2)
Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Club in conjunction with the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory for our first of two nights observing the wonders of the night sky. (Night 2 on Oct. 3rd) Night 1 will be at the Community Performance and Art Center (CPAC) in Green Valley, AZ and will follow the lectures at the … Continue reading Star Party for Southwest Skies Astronomy Festival (night 1 of 2)
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TAAA Monthly General Meeting. Talk: Training for members on Policy for Working with Minors. Outreach Awards.
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesMonthly TAAA General Meeting at Steward Observatory Lecture Hall at the University of Arizona. Open to member and the public. We tap into some great astronomy and science lectures through the University of Arizona and other great sources to include our own members.
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Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Evening Under the Stars
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United StatesOur free Semi-Annual family-friendly public event at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC), about 100 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ near the Chiricahua Mountains and Chiricahua National Monument. The gate will open at 6 pm with observing from 7-9 pm. We will have several large telescopes available for observing our amazing universe. Reservations are required so … Continue reading Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Evening Under the Stars
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Star Party for Southwest Skies Astronomy Festival (night 2 of 2)
Green Valley Recreation Center 921 W Via Rio Fuerte, Green Valley, ArizonaJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Club in conjunction with the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory for our second of two nights observing the wonders of the night sky. Night 2 telescope viewing will be on the rooftop of at the Green Valley Recreation Center in Santa Rita Springs. We plan to have at least 10 telescopes … Continue reading Star Party for Southwest Skies Astronomy Festival (night 2 of 2)
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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