UPCOMING EVENTS
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General Meeting – September 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesIntroductory Presentation: More Eclipse Tales Presenter: Alex Filippenko We will show the second Alex Filippenko lecture called “More Eclipse Tales,” from his Understanding the Universe DVD course. Following that, we'll hear … Continue reading General Meeting – September 2017
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesBranden Dickerson will provide us with “A Non-Mathematical Introduction to Relativity”. The “Constellation of the Month”, will be Sagittarius. Bill Yohey will do the presentation, delayed from August.
Star Party – Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup: 6:30 pm Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy … Continue reading Star Party – Agua Caliente Park
Star Party – Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Oracle State Park. ORACLE Setup: 6:30 pm. Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location: Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. … Continue reading Star Party – Oracle State Park
Star Party – Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic Area
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup: 6:30 pm Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near 2nd restroom facilities (right side) … Continue reading Star Party – Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic Area
General Meeting – October 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: The Fall Night Sky Presenter: Dr. Mary Turner TAAA’s Chief Observer, Mary Turner, takes us on a tour of the fall night sky, with … Continue reading General Meeting – October 2017
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. At the October meeting Dennis McMacken will demonstrate the Collimation of a Dobsonian Telescope. The “Constellation of the Month" will be Pegasus. Bill Yohey will … Continue reading Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2017
Star Party – Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Setup: 6 PM Observing: 6:30 - 9:30 PM Viewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park. Information: Great dark skies just north … Continue reading Star Party – Catalina State Park
Star Party-Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Chiricahua National Monument for an exciting evening of Star Gazing under some incredibly dark skies. Observing will be at the Visitor Center … Continue reading Star Party-Chiricahua National Monument
Star Party – Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup: 6 pm Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy … Continue reading Star Party – Agua Caliente Park
Pima County Library Astronomy
Joel D. Valdez Library (Main Branch) 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesAn event supporting the main branch (Joel V Valdez) of the Pima County Library. The event is called: Observe the Moon Costume Party. This is open to the public and … Continue reading Pima County Library Astronomy
Star Party – Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup: 6 pm Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near 2nd restroom facilities (right side) … Continue reading Star Party – Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
General Meeting – November 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTotal Solar Eclipse Night! Everyone's invited. From 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 or so, the entire meeting is devoted to TAAA members sharing photos and experiences from the great Total Solar Eclipse of … Continue reading General Meeting – November 2017
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStephen Ferris will discuss Star Clusters. The "Constellation of the Month" will be determined later.
Tumacacori National Park Star Party
Tumacacori National Historical Park 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ, United StatesJoin Tumacacori National Historical Park and the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for an evening of Astronomy Star Gazing from 6 - 8 PM. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, … Continue reading Tumacacori National Park Star Party