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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
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SUMMARY:Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park - Ironwood Picnic Area
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: Great dark skies in Western Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link (Eventbright) and search for: “Stargazing” and “Ironwood Picnic Area”\, location: “Tucson” (event may not show up until about two months prior). These events may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-area-3/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230420T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230410T211129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T042258Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Saguaro NP - West
DESCRIPTION:TAAA invites you to an evening of star gazing at Saguaro National Park – West\nLocated on the far West side of town on the other side of the Tucson mountains\, this location has very dark skies from horizon to horizon.\nEvent is put on by Saguaro NP and the IDA (International Dark-Sky Association) to promote International Dark Sky Week. \nAn introductory talk will be given at 7pm.\nThe TAAA will have several Telescopes set up to view Stars\, Nebula’s\, Galaxies\, Planets and more starting at 7:30pm! \nThe event is free and open to the public\, but NPS admission fees may apply.\nWEATHER DEPENDENT.  Follow the event here for any weather updates or changes.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-saguaro-np-west/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park WEST\, 2700 N Kinney Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230208T022327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T230440Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East
DESCRIPTION:Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East\nTucson\, AZ \nGreat dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East.\nStar Party is open to the Public.  Event is free but NPS admission fees apply.\nThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes. \nWeather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-saguaro-np-east/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20221210T174859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T210650Z
UID:8212-1681587000-1681594200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:TAAA Stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a Dark Sky Park. You will see planets\, nebulae\, star clusters\, double stars\, galaxies millions of light years away\, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. \nObserving location will be at Faraway Ranch just inside the entrance gate.  Please try to use red light flashlights and minimize white light (to include cell phones) that will hinder your night vision. \nChiricahua National Monument website: https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm.  Weather dependent — Follow the event on the TAAA Facebook page to get weather and other updates: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. \nCheck back here or on our Facebook page closer to the event for any updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/chiricahua-national-monument-stargazing-6/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230414T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20221210T175448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221210T175448Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Go to Eventbright and search for stargazing Canoa Ranch. May fill up quickly\, so recommend registering as early as possible (event may not show up in Eventbright until about two months before).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-canoa-ranch-2/
LOCATION:Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230106T050722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T054819Z
UID:8294-1681410600-1681416000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2023
DESCRIPTION:Historical Astronomer of the Month:\nEdward Barnard\nPresenter:  Connor Justice \nConnor Justice will be presenting our Astronomer of the month presentation on Edward Barnard. \nMain Presentation:  \nCarbon Stars\nPresenter:  Pete Hermes\n \nPete Hermes will be discussing Carbon Stars.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-april-2023/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230408T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230401T150314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T150314Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Evening 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 Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (Turkey Creek area near Chiricahua National Monument) to the public for an observing session. You can observe through a telescope with a 40″ mirror and see galaxies over 100 million light years away. We will have several large telescopes to observe with. \nOur Spring “Evening Under the Stars” will be Saturday April 8th 2023. The gate will be open at 7:00 pm with activities starting 7:30 pm. Observing will be from 7:30-9:30 pm. Come join us for an exciting evening of astronomical observing. The site is about 90 minutes SE of Tucson near the Chiricahua National Monument. If you have friends/family that live in that area\, let them know. The event is weather dependent. Reservations are required. Please email John Kalas at jckalas[at]cox.net for reservations and directions. Please include number of people & vehicles in your group. \nThe 40 inch StarStructures Dobsonian telescope on the deck of the Reynold-Mitchell Observatory.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/evening-under-the-stars-5/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230106T045351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T082607Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – April 2023
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTITLE:  Fun Observing Projects with Zero Equipment\nPRESENTATION:  According to author and educator\, Bob King\, you don’t need a telescope to explore the underpinnings of the universe. A pair of eyes will do. In this month’s presentation\, Bob will share three visual observing projects — exploring Earth’s shadow; observing and measuring naked-eye sunspots and getting a sense of the Milky Way Galaxy’s three-dimensional structure. As he explains\, “Through close examination of the natural world\, we open ourselves to the possibility of discovery\, whether that means gaining a new perspective or noticing new details in familiar phenomena.”\n \nBIO:  Bob King fell in love with the night sky and astronomy when he was a kid and loves to share his passion with people of all ages through teaching and public observing. A graduate of the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana)\, he’s a long-time member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)\, a community educator\, writes the monthly Celestial Calendar for Sky & Telescope magazine as well as the Explore the Night blog for their website. Bob also pens the long-time blog called Astro Bob\, which he started in 2008. He comes to us tonight via zoom from Duluth\, Minnesota\, on the north shore of Lake Superior.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-april-2023/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20220822T230343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T214501Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing Agua Caliente Park
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Park gate may close before event end time\, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. go to:Eventbright and search for “Stargazing” and location “Tucson”.  These events fill up fast so recommend registering early. Event may not show up until about two months out.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-agua-caliente-park-2/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230208T021253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T054913Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Tumacacori National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:Event cancelled due to cloud cover \nStarry Night in the Park – Tumacacori National Historical Park\nTumacacori\, AZ \nThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes. \nVery dark skies in a rural setting with no city lights!\nStar Party is open to the Public.  Park entrance fees apply. \nWeather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-tumacacori-national-historical-park/
LOCATION:Tumacacori National Historical Park\, 1891 E Frontage Rd\, Tumacacori\, AZ\, 85640\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230122T154420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T154420Z
UID:8396-1679079600-1679086800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Saguaro NP - East
DESCRIPTION:Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East\nTucson\, AZ \nGreat dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East.\nStar Party is open to the Public.\nThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-saguaro-np-east/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20220822T230104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T232751Z
UID:7821-1678474800-1678482000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to lingering cloud cover. \nStar Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: Great dark skies in Western Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link and search Stargazing Ironwood Picnic Area (event may not show up until about two months prior): Eventbright\nEvent may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-area-2/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230106T050532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T063331Z
UID:8292-1678386600-1678392000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2023
DESCRIPTION:Historical Astronomer of the Month:\nJapanese Astronomers\nPresenter:  Doug Smith \nThis month Doug Smith will be presenting on Japanese Astronomers for our ongoing Astronomer of the Month series. \nMain Presentation:  \nLarge Telescopes\nPresenter:  Stephen Ferris\n \nFor our main topic\, Stephen Ferris will be discussion the last part of his series on Large Telescopes.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-march-2023/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230106T045217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T062318Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2023
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTITLE:  The Sky at Night – Easy enjoyment from your backyard\nPRESENTATION:  Avid stargazer and amateur astronomer\, Tim Hunter\, will talk about his recently published book\, The Sky At Night (University of Arizona Press); how it came about from 750 Sky Spy astronomy columns—15 years worth—in Thursday’s Caliente\, the Arizona Daily Star’s  weekly entertainment section. Learn about his adventures\, both the joys and aggravations\, of being an astronomy columnist\, including some of his most memorable mistakes and foibles.  Tim will also discuss what it takes to write and get a book into print; the pros and cons of different paths to publishing. He will donate several copies of The Sky At Night to TAAA.\n \nBIO:  Tim Hunter has been an amateur astronomer since 1950\, and is the owner of two observatories\, the 3towers Observatory and the Grasslands Observatory (http://www.3towers.com). In his own words\, he is also “a prime example of someone whose hobby has run amok\, spending more time and money on it than common sense would dictate.” Tim has been the President of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association\, Inc. (TAAA) and a member of the TAAA since 1975. He is also the immediate past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Planetary Science Institute (PSI). Since 1986\, Tim Hunter has been interested in the growing problem of light pollution. In 1987\, he and Dr. David Crawford founded the International Dark-Sky Association\, Inc. (IDA). IDA is a nonprofit corporation devoted to promoting quality outdoor lighting and combatting the effects of light pollution. And since 2007\, Tim has written the weekly “Sky Spy” column for the Caliente Section of the Arizona Daily Star for 16 years. Asteroid 6398 is named Timhunter.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-march-2023/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20220822T231247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T231248Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION:This Star Party is cancelled for tonight.  The cloud cover is forecast to increase as the evening progresses to the point that it needs to be cancelled. \nJoin 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. \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Go to Eventbright and search for stargazing Canoa Ranch. May fill up quickly\, so recommend registering as early as possible (event may not show up in Eventbright until about two months before).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-canoa-ranch/
LOCATION:Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20220822T230920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T230920Z
UID:7829-1676746800-1676754000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing Catalina State Park
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Catalina State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.\nInformation: 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 have 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). \nAdditional details will be posted here and on Facebook as we get closer to the event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-catalina-state-park/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230121T202346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T202346Z
UID:8373-1676206800-1676214000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Solar Telescope Observing at Saguaro NP East
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East for some Sun gazing at the park. We will observe the Sun through telescopes with appropriate filters so you will get to see sunspots\, prominences\, flares\, and more.\nThe Sun is nearing its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is lots of activity on its surface. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public.  The telescopes will be set up in front of the Visitors Center.  This event may be canceled in the event of clouds/rain.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/solar-telescope-observing-at-saguaro-np-east/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20220822T231713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T001149Z
UID:7833-1676124000-1676149200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) in conjunction with Editors from the Astronomy Magazine and Pima Community College (PCC) East for some astronomy talks\, solar observing\, and evening stargazing.\n\nAstronomy Talks and Safe Solar viewing of the Sun 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.\n (All Talks in the Observatory area\, Room EC-M102)\nTalks:\n— Galaxies — David J Eicher\, Astronomy magazine 2 p.m.\n— 2023 & 2024 U.S. Solar Eclipses — Michael Bakich 3 p.m.\n— (Topic TBD) — Alan Goldstein 4 p.m. \nCampus Information & Tours 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. \nSolar Observing at the Observatories 2 – 5 p.m.\nNight Sky Viewing at the Observatories 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.\nEvening observing of planets\, star clusters\, multiple star systems\, nebulae\, galaxies\, and lots more through several telescopes. \nObserving will be at the south end of the PCC East Campus near the astronomy domes. \nFollow our Facebook event for any real-time updates or adjustments due to weather at:  TAAA Facebook Events page \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-star-party-3/
LOCATION:Pima Community College East\, 8181 E Irvington Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20220822T230620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T230620Z
UID:7827-1676055600-1676062800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky. We will explore planets\, Nebulae\, Star Clusters\, Galaxies\, and much more using cameras connected to telescopes. The event will be streamed to our YouTube channel (TAAA YouTube). You can follow our Facebook event for any weather and other updates and the link to our YouTube Channel. FREE. \nCheck Facebook or back here closer to the event for any updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/virtual-stargazing-4/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230106T050429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T050303Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2023
DESCRIPTION:Historical Astronomer of the Month:\nNone\nPresenter:   \nWe will not be having an astronomer of the month presentation. \nMain Presentation:  \nNebula’s and the Variants\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n \nThis month our main topic is on Nebula’s and the variants presented by Connor Justice.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-february-2023/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230106T044757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T045733Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – February 2023
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTITLE:  Comets; History\, Science\, and Magic—A Personal Journey\nPRESENTATION:  David Levy\, one of the most enthusiastic and famous amateur astronomers of our time\, will talk about some of the great comets in Earth’s history. These frozen leftovers from the formation of the solar system\, composed of dust\, rock\, and ice\, hold rich scientific information\, making each encounter a much-studied event. Share an expert comet-hunter’s knowledge in this presentation featuring such comets as Halley\, those of 1811\, 1965\, 1970\, 1976\, and the most famous of David’s many comet discoveries\, the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet that collided with Jupiter in 1994.\n \nBIO:  David Levy is world-renowned for his comet-hunting expertise. A past president of TAAA\, he’s authored over three dozen books\, written for three astronomy magazines\, and appeared on television programs featured on the Discovery and the Science Channels. Among his accomplishments are 23 comet discoveries\, a few hundred shared asteroid discoveries\, an Emmy for the documentary Three Minutes to Impact\, five honorary doctorates in Science and a PhD which combines astronomy and English Literature. Currently\, he has a monthly column\, Skyward\, jointly published in the Vail Voice community newspaper and the TAAA Desert Skies Bulletin. David continues to lecture worldwide\, and hunt for comets and asteroids.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-february-2023/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20221207T213654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T213654Z
UID:8179-1674325800-1674333000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing Aqua Caliente Park
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Park gate may close before event end time\, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. go to:Eventbright and search “Stargazing” and location “Tucson”. These events fill up fast so recommend registering early. Event may not show up until about two months out.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-aqua-caliente-park/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20220822T225940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230114T225650Z
UID:7819-1673721000-1673728200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to cloud cover. \nStar Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: Great dark skies in Western Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link and search Stargazing Ironwood Picnic Area (event may not show up until about two months prior): Eventbright\nEvent may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-area/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230106T050258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T040228Z
UID:8288-1673548200-1673553600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2023
DESCRIPTION:Historical Astronomer of the Month:\nFar East Indian Astronomers\nPresenter:  Douglas Smith \nDoug Smith will be continuing our ongoing series of Astronomer of the month on notable Far East Indian astronomers. \nMain Presentation:  \nNotable Astronomy Events 2023\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n \nConnor Justice will do presenting the main topic on notable astronomy events that will be occurring in 2023.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-january-2023/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20230106T043214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T044349Z
UID:8268-1673029800-1673037000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – January 2023
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTITLE:  HelioSwarm: A Future NASA Mission to Better Understand Space Plasmas\nPRESENTATION:  The vacuum of space is not empty\, but is filled with a gas hot enough to rip electrons away from atoms\, producing a plasma; a material with charged particles consistently creating and responding to electromagnetic fields driven by collective particle motion. Such plasmas constitute more than 99% of the matter in the visible universe. Understanding how energy is injected into\, transported through\, and removed from these turbulent plasma systems represents one of the open questions in astrophysics and space science.\nHelioSwarm\, a mission recently selected by NASA to launch at the end of this decade\, will employ a swarm of nine spacecraft\, to gather multi-scale measurements and learn more about the dynamics of these systems. In this talk\, Prof. Kristopher Klein will discuss what is known and unknown about plasma turbulence and how the HelioSwarm mission will address its unknowns. These forthcoming measurements of near-Earth plasmas\, both inside and outside of Earth’s protective magnetic bubble\, will finally reveal the physics controlling plasma turbulence both within our solar system and throughout the universe.\n \nBIO:  Prof. Kristopher Klein studies fundamental processes that govern the dynamics of ionized gases in our solar system as well as more distant astrophysical bodies. He has particular interest in how these systems become hot\, specifically how energy is transported in chaotic\, turbulent flows\, attempting to answer these questions with a combination of numerical simulations and spacecraft measurements of the Sun’s extended atmosphere as it collides with the Earth’s magnetic field. He earned his PhD from the University of Iowa in 2013\, followed by postdoctoral positions at the University of New Hampshire and the University of Michigan before joining the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory as an Assistant Professor in 2018. \n7:30 pm – Second Presentation\nTITLE:  Dr. Mary Turners Seasonal Night Sky Presentation\n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/xxx-3/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20210805T160856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T224955Z
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SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Park gate may close before event end time\, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. go to:Eventbright and search Agua Caliente Park Tucson. Fills up fast so recommend registering early. Event may not show up until about two months out.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-stargazing-12/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20210805T161645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T224856Z
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SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: Great dark skies in Western Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link and search Stargazing Ironwood Picnic Area (event may not show up until about two months prior): Eventbright\nEvent may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-stargazing-8/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20220816T080229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T070442Z
UID:7792-1670524200-1670531400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2022
DESCRIPTION:Main Presentation:  \nLarge Telescopes part 2\nPresenter:  Stephen Ferris\n \nThe first presentation will be Large Telescopes part 2 and will be presented by Stephen Ferris. \nHistorical Astronomer of the Month:\n Notable Chinese Astronomers\nPresenter:  Douglas Smith \nThis month we will cover some Notable Chinese Astronomers.\nThis will be presented by Douglas Smith. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-december-2022/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20220816T074814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T044412Z
UID:7782-1670005800-1670013000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2022
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTITLE:  A JWST View of Starburst Galaxies: Sweet Data Coming Soon!\nPRESENTATION:  The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has already produced stunning results since it began sending back images and data in July. Among its first programs\, JWST will study two famous “starburst” galaxies: M82 (the Cigar Galaxy) and NGC253 (the Sculptor Galaxy)\, as part of program #1701 in which Dr. Levy is deeply involved. These two well-studied galaxies are relatively nearby and are undergoing an intense burst of star formation at their centers. During this talk\, Dr. Levy will highlight some of the key observations and results we have learned so far; from the “super” star clusters powering these galaxies’ extreme star formation to the large-scale outflows of material being expelled from them. Dr. Levy will explain the goals of her team’s JWST program and will show some preliminary images from JWST that have just been delivered.\n \nBIO:  Dr. Rebecca Levy is an expert on measuring the effects of stars on their environments in nearby galaxies. She uses telescopes across the electromagnetic spectrum and around the globe to measure the motions of gas in and around galaxies. She is currently a National Science Foundation Astronomy & Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellow at Steward Observatory. Dr. Levy obtained her PhD in 2021 from the University of Maryland\, where she studied the very center of a nearby “starbursting” galaxy NGC253 as well as ionized gas around galaxies. Dr. Levy obtained her B.S. degrees in Astronomy and Physics from the University of Arizona in 2015\, and she is delighted to be back in Tucson for her postdoc position.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-december-2022/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205152
CREATED:20210805T160801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T195650Z
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SUMMARY:Cienega Creek Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location:  Parking Lot\nInformation: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Park gate may close before event end time\, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. go to: https://www.eventbrite.com and search Cienega Creek Tucson. Fills up fast so recommend registering early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-stargazing-11/
LOCATION:Cienega Creek Natural Preserve\, 16000 E Marsh Station Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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