UPCOMING EVENTS
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Vail Stargazing Celebration
Vail Lutheran Church 14600 E Colossal Cave Rd, Vail, AZ, United StatesThis will be a star gazing event that will be part of A Colossal Fourth. A Colossal Fourth is the name for a series of events taking place over the … Continue reading Vail Stargazing Celebration
General Meeting – July 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTopics to be determined.
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Connor Justice will be discussing the constellation Virgo, followed by Doug Smith who will talk about the History … Continue reading Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2018
Elfriday Library (Solar)
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Elfrida Library ELFRIDA, AZ (Near CAC) Viewing Location: Outside the Library Come join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for some safe daytime viewing of our closest star the Sun. … Continue reading Elfriday Library (Solar)
Desert Museum Cool Summer Nights (Astronomy)
Desert Museum 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin TAAA and the Sonoran Desert Museum for the Cool Summer Nights Astronomy Event. TAAA will have several telescopes set up around the Museum to view some amazing solar system … Continue reading Desert Museum Cool Summer Nights (Astronomy)
General Meeting – August 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Member’s Night Speaker: various TAAA members Reports by several TAAA members on a variety of topics. 7:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: The night … Continue reading General Meeting – August 2018
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesGus Gomez will start the evening off with a talk on defunct constellation Argo Navis, followed by Rob Halberg who will be discussing the astronomer Copernicus for our main presentation.
Tumacácori National Historical Park Star Party & Dark Sky Celebration
Tumacacori National Historical Park 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ, United StatesJoin the staff of Tumacácori National Historical Park, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, and the Sonora Astronomical Society for a celebration of astronomy and the Park's designation of an International … Continue reading Tumacácori National Historical Park Star Party & Dark Sky Celebration
Oracle State Park Star Party
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Oracle State Park. ORACLE Viewing Location: Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. Information: Great dark skies in Oracle, north of … Continue reading Oracle State Park Star Party
General Meeting – September 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Seasonal Night Sky Objects Speaker: Mary Turner, PhD Mary Turner, TAAA’s appointed Chief Observer, takes us on an early tour of the upcoming winter night … Continue reading General Meeting – September 2018
Elfrida, AZ Library Astronomy Event
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United StatesStargazing event supporting Elfrida, AZ Library in SE Arizona. Come join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for an evening of observing some astronomy wonders in the night sky. We will … Continue reading Elfrida, AZ Library Astronomy Event
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Kay Lehman will talk about the northern constellation Cetus. Followed by Doug Smith who will be giving a … Continue reading Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2018
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Observing: 7 - 9 PM Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson. Star … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party
General Meeting – October 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Financial Report Speaker: Mike McDowell, TAAA Treasurer TAAA Treasurer Mike McDowell will present the annual TAAA financial report, and an update on Chiricahua Astronomy … Continue reading General Meeting – October 2018
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStephen Ferris will talk about the northern constellation Perseus. Followed by Ralph Means who will be doing a show and tell on the equipment he uses for observing.