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HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2022
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE: The James Webb Space Telescope: observing from the Solar System to the Earliest Universe PRESENTATION: This talk will describe the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), its instruments, and what we have learned so far in its mission. The 10 billion dollar telescope, now situated a million miles from Earth, … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2022
Stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. We will observe planets, star clusters, multiple star systems, nebulae, galaxies, and lots more. Registration is required. Go to Eventbright and search for stargazing Canoa Ranch.
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2022
ONLINEHistorical Astronomer of the Month: Ptolemy Presenter: Peter Hermes This month our astronomer spotlight will be on the Greek astronomer Ptolemy presented by Peter Hermes. Main Presentation: Lunar Craters Presenter: Doug Smith Our main topic this month is on Lunar Craters by Doug Smith.
Oracle Star Party
Oracle, AZ Oracle, AZ, United StatesViewing will be at different locations around the town of Oracle with telescopes looking at different types of objects. Locations: Ore House Hilltop Tavern and Restaurant - Star Clusters Nonna Maria's Restaurant - Nebulae. Oracle Patio Cafe & Market - Planets. Oracle Community Center - Galaxies. Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at … Continue reading Oracle Star Party
Sunsites Library @ Community Center
Sunsites Community Center 1216 E Treasure Rd, Pearce, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and Cochise County Libraries for an evening of stargazing. We will observe planets, galaxies, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and lots more. Bring a comfortable chair and layers to dress warmly.
Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Oracle State Park Tucson, AZ Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission cost for entrance into Oracle State Park may apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and … Continue reading Oracle State Park
Cienega Creek Natural Preserve Stargazing
Cienega Creek Natural Preserve 16000 E Marsh Station Road, Tucson, AZ, United StatesEVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. EVENT MOVED TO CIENEGA CREEK NATURAL PRESERVE parking lot at 16000 E Marsh Station Road from 7 - 9 pm. Fire at Agua Caliente Park currently has the park closed for a short time. INTERNATIONAL OBSERVE THE MOON at CIENEGA CREEK NATURAL PRESERVE. Viewing Location: Parking Lott Information: Great dark … Continue reading Cienega Creek Natural Preserve Stargazing
HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2022
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022. The Main Presentation will start at 6:30 P.M.This will be a hybrid meeting (both in person and on social media). TAAA members will receive a Zoom link should they wish to attend remotely. The public may attend in person or online through … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2022
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2022
ONLINEHistorical Astronomer of the Month: Astronomers who came between Ptolemy and Copernicus Presenter: Peter Hermes Pete Hermes will be giving a presentation on astronomers who came between Ptolemy and Copernicus. Main Presentation: Using and navigating the hand controller for Celestron GoTo telescopes Presenter: Connor Justice Our main topic this month will be a walkthrough … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2022
Catalina State Park Stargazing
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesCANCELLED. CANCELLED. CANCELLED We will be CANCELLING tonight's (October 15, 2022) star party at Catalina State Park due to adverse weather. The next one scheduled for Catalina State Park is February 18, 2023 from 7-9 pm. Star Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Viewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the … Continue reading Catalina State Park Stargazing
Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesTAAA Stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from the Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location will be at the Echo Canyon Trailhead about 5 miles inside the park. A talk will be … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing
JWST Image Discussion & Star Party
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United StatesTAAA and Cochise County Library will be hosting a discussion of the Images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and a star party at the Elfrida Library.
Evening Under the Stars
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United StatesEvening Under the Stars Observing at the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. Want to stargaze from a dark site where the band of the Milky Way is clearly visible across the sky? You see so many stars it is hard to pick out the constellations. Twice per year, we open our TAAA … Continue reading Evening Under the Stars
HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2022
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE: Looking For Life: From Icy Comet Belts to the Habitable Zone PRESENTATION: One of the main goals of astronomical sciences is to unravel whether we are alone in the Universe. In the next decade, exoplanetary science will focus on developing the technology for direct observation of exoplanets orbiting in … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2022
Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival
Empire Ranch E Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita, AZ, United StatesTAAA will participate in the annual Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival. We will have Solar Observing from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.