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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.
Virtual Stargazing
ONLINEJoin Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky. We will explore planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies, and much more. The event will be streamed from our Facebook Page (TAAA Facebook). You can follow our Facebook event for any weather and other updates. FREE. Check Facebook or back here closer to … Continue reading Virtual Stargazing
ONLINE – General Meeting – March
ONLINE6:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics in the 2020's: The Astro2020 Decadal Survey Presentation: Every 10 years Congress charges the National Academy of Sciences with undertaking a survey of Astronomy and Astrophysics over the coming decade. The "Astro2020 Survey", carried out by a main survey committee and roughly … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – March
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2022
ONLINEConstellation of the Month: None Presenter: We do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting. Main Presentation: Uncommon Star Types Like Pulsars Presenter: ??? Due to a lack of attendees, our main topic from last month has been reschedule to this month. Our discussion will be a continuation of our … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 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.
Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: 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 … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (West) Viewing Location: Second Restroom area approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road. Information: 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, … Continue reading Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
ONLINE – General Meeting – April 2022
ONLINEThe Main Presentation will start at 6:30 P.M, followed by Mary Turner’s popular Seasonal Night Sky Presentation. Both are open to the public via https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. TITLE: Resolving Black Holes with the Event Horizon Telescope PRESENTATION: Black holes, predicted almost a century ago by Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, were believed to power some of … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – April 2022
Stargazing at Sunizona/Ash Creek Library
Sunizona Library 6460 E Hwy 181, Pearce, AZ, United StatesJoin Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Cochise County Library for an evening of stargazing under some incredibly dark skies. We will have a couple TAAA telescopes as well as the Library telescope to observe some planets; galaxies far, far, away; star clusters; nebulae to include stellar nurseries; multiple star systems; and lots more. Definitely … Continue reading Stargazing at Sunizona/Ash Creek Library
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 a Dark Sky Park. You will see the planet Uranus, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, galaxies millions of light years away, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location will be at Faraway Ranch just inside the entrance … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing
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.
Tucson Astronomy Festival
Brandi Fenton Park 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTucson Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Telescopes, Exhibits, Fun! Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Ramada ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Hands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6:30 PM Safe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 PM Door Prizes will be given away at 7 PM – winners must be present Youth under 17 Grand … Continue reading Tucson Astronomy Festival
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2022
ONLINEConstellations of the Month: Volans and Horologium Presenter: Peter Hermes With only 4 remaining until we've gone through all 88 constellations , Peter Hermes will be overviewing the southern constellations Volans and Horologium. Main Presentation: White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars Presenter: ??? We will be finishing up the last of the Star … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2022
Virtual Stargazing
ONLINEJoin 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 Facebook Page (TAAA Facebook). You can follow our Facebook event for any weather and other updates. FREE. Check Facebook … Continue reading Virtual Stargazing
Oracle State Park Stargazing
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 at one of America's Dark Sky Parks 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 … Continue reading Oracle State Park Stargazing