UPCOMING EVENTS
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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
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
Stargazing at Elfrida Library
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, 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 Elfrida Library
ONLINE – General Meeting – May 2022
ONLINETAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022. The Main Presentation will start at 6:30 P.M. and is open to the PUBLIC via https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. A Members Only meeting will follow, therefore MEMBERS should attend the meeting via Zoom. 6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE: Information About TAAA Leaders & Committees PRESENTATION: … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – May 2022
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – May 2022
ONLINEConstellations of the Month: Pavo and Octans Presenter: ??? This month we will be going over the last two of the 88 constellations, Pavo and Octans. Main Presentation: Lunar Evolution Presenter: Doug Smith Afterwards Doug Smith will be giving the main topic presentation on Lunar Evolution.
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
Catalina State Park Stargazing
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ 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 have 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing. … Continue reading Catalina State Park Stargazing
HYBRID – General Meeting – June 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, June 3, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. This will be a hybrid meeting (both in person and online). TAAA members will receive a Zoom link should they wish to attend remotely. The public may attend in person or online through our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy. (This being … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2022
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2022
ONLINEMain Presentation: History of Large Telescopes Presenter: Stephen Ferris This month our main topic will be on the history of large telescopes presented by Stephen Ferris.
Grand Canyon Star Party
Grand Canyon Visitor Center Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon, AZ, United StatesJoin Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the National Park Service for the 32nd annual Star Party. The Star Party will be June 18 - 25, 2022. We average 50 telescopes for 8 nights. You will see Solar System planets, Galaxies Far Far Away, Star Clusters -- some with several hundred thousand stars, Nebulae, multiple star … Continue reading Grand Canyon Star Party
HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2022
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTITLE: Space Domain Awareness for Sustainable Orbital Space PRESENTATION: The orbital space around the Earth is congested, contested and competitive. Over the last decade, the number of operational satellites has increased >250% and the number of orbital debris has doubled. With the impending launch of commercial mega constellations, the sustainable use of orbital space is … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2022
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2022
ONLINEMain Presentation: Biography of Edwin Hubble Presenter: Connor Justice Our only presentation this month will be a biography of Edwin Hubble, name bearer of the Hubble space telescope.
James Webb Image Release
Sunsites Community Center 1216 E Treasure Rd, Pearce, AZ, United StatesTucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be participating with several events over the summer and fall to highlight and discuss the images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Our first event will be at the Sunsites Library @ 1:30 pm. Stop by and check it out. Here is some additional information about the event. … Continue reading James Webb Image Release