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General Meeting – October 2016

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

Night Sky Network Toolkits: Fun, Educational, and Easy To Use Time:  6:30 pm Speaker: Terri Lappin, Past President of TAAA and Director of TAAA’s Starry Messengers Outreach Group Terri will introduce our selection of 13 NASA-sponsored Night Sky Network Outreach Toolkits that are available for TAAA members to use at TAAA Star parties and other … Continue reading General Meeting – October 2016

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

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

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 – October 2016

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

Paul and Cathy Anderson will discuss “Astronomical Dimensions”. The “Constellation of the Month”, Capricornus, will be presented by Bill Yohey.

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area

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

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 – November 2016

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

Introductory Presentation – 6:30 PM Title:  Seasonal Night Sky Objects Speaker:  Mary Turner, PhD Main Presentation – 7:30 PM Title:  Making Pluto Great Again Speaker:  Don McCarthy is an Astronomer/Lecturer, and Distinguished Outreach Professor at Steward Observatory.    

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

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

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.

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area

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

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 – December 2016

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

Introductory Presentation – 6:30 PM Title:  What’s New At The Astronomical League? Speaker: Ron Kramer  (The Astronomical League) Main Presentation – 7:30 PM Title:  How DESI At Kitt Peak Will Search For Dark Energy’s Secrets Speakers: Dr. Arjun Dey and Rob Probst  (NOAO)

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

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

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.

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area

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

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 – January 2017

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

6:30 PM:  State of the Club Speaker: TAAA President Ben Bailey 7:30 PM:  "A Night Watchman's Journey:  My Life As A Searcher of Comets" Speaker:  David Levy  

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.