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  • Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Star 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 have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

  • Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2017

    U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Stephen Ferris will talk to us about the Moon, Tides and Lunar Eclipses.  Peter Bibbo will tell us about Cassiopeia.    

  • Star Party-Catalina State Park

    Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States

    Star 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 of Tucson at Catalina State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission cost for entrance into Catalina State Park. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will … Continue reading Star Party-Catalina State Park

  • Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic

    Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Star 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 restroom facilities. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

  • General Meeting – February 2017

    Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

    To be determined.

  • Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Star 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 Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

  • Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2017

    U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Jim O’Connor will discuss “What is a Star”. The “Constellation of the Month” is Cancer, presented by Allen Klus.    

  • Tucson Star Party

    Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Solar & Star Party-TAAA, in conjunction with Astronomy Magazine at Pima Community College (PCC) EAST Campus SOUTHEAST TUCSON Solar Observing:  10 am to Sunset (6 pm) Evening Star Observing: 6 - 9 pm Viewing Location:  PCC Astronomy Domes on south side of campus TAAA will have several solar telescopes during the day to safely view the … Continue reading Tucson Star Party

  • Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area

    Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Star 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 restroom facilities. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

  • General Meeting – March 2017

    Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Introductory Presentation - 6:30 PM What Is A Star? Presenter: Jim O’Connor, TAAA member Jim focuses his talk on what a star really is.   Main Presentation - 7:30 PM 10 Years at Mars! Presenter: Ari Espinoza, Ari will present an entertaining, insightful talk on Mars 101 and what we’ve learned about the Red Planet … Continue reading General Meeting – March 2017

  • International Wildlife Museum Outdoors Day

    International Wildlife Museum 4800 W Gates Pass Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

    Solar Viewing-International Wildlife Museum. FAR WEST TUCSON Setup:  9:30 am Observing: 10 am - 2 pm Viewing Location:  Courtyard in front of main entrance. Estimated # Participants:  500 Age/Grade:  All Ages # Scopes Required:  2 (SOLAR Scopes) # NSN Toolkit Volunteers:  2 Other Activities:  Museum Wildlife Activities TAAA POC:  Jim Knoll

  • Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2017

    U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Main Presentation:  Bill Clarke will discuss Variable Stars.   Constellation of the Month:  Ursa Minor  (also presented by BIll Clarke).    

  • Tucson Festival of Books

    UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Tucson Festival of Books @ UA Mall. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be located in Science City with hands-on Astronomy projects and telescopes to observe the Sun. For TAAA Volunteers: Volunteers needed for Solar Observing and Night Sky Network Toolkits CENTRAL TUCSON Morning Shift: Solar Setup:  7:30 am.  Start:  8:30 am.  End:  1 pm Afternoon Shift: … Continue reading Tucson Festival of Books

  • Tucson Festival of Books

    UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Tucson Festival of Books @ UA Mall. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be located in Science City with hands-on Astronomy projects and telescopes to observe the Sun. For TAAA Volunteers: Volunteers needed for Solar Observing and Night Sky Network Toolkits CENTRAL TUCSON Morning Shift: Solar Setup:  7:30 am.  Start:  8:30 am.  End:  1 pm Afternoon … Continue reading Tucson Festival of Books

  • Star Party-Oracle State Park

    Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

    Star Party-Oracle State Park. ORACLE Setup:  6 pm.  Observing:  7 - 9:00 pm Viewing Location:   Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.