UPCOMING EVENTS
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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
Tucson Parks & Recreation Family Festival in the Park (Reid Park)
Reid Park 900 S Randolph Way, Tucson, United StatesTucson Parks & Recreation will be hosting a Family Festival in the Park (Reid Park) from 10 AM to 2 PM. There will be plenty of family friendly activities. Tucson … Continue reading Tucson Parks & Recreation Family Festival in the Park (Reid Park)
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: 5:30 pm Observing: 6 - 8 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will … Continue reading Star Party – Agua Caliente 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: 5:30 pm Observing: 6 - 8 pm Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near 2nd restroom facilities (right side) approximately .6 … Continue reading Star Party – Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
Star Party-International Wildlife Museum
International Wildlife Museum 4800 W Gates Pass Rd., Tucson, AZ, United StatesInternational Wildlife Museum. FAR WEST TUCSON Setup: 5:30 pm Observing: 6 - 9 pm Viewing Location: TBD outside of Museum Estimated # Participants: 100 Age/Grade: All Ages # Scopes Required: … Continue reading Star Party-International Wildlife Museum
General Meeting – December 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States7:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: How the CATE Experiment Advances Solar Studies Presenter: Dr. Matt Penn, astronomer at the National Solar Observatory and principal investigator for the Total Solar Eclipse CATE Experiment. … Continue reading General Meeting – December 2017
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: 5:30 pm Observing: 6 - 8 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will … Continue reading Star Party – Agua Caliente Park