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  • Stargazing @ Oracle State Park

    Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

    Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House Theme for this event: Lunar Discovery 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 be primarily observing … Continue reading Stargazing @ Oracle State Park →

  • HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2023

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

    Title:  Observing The Fall Sky Mary Turner presents her popular seasonal talk about what to see in the night sky from October to December, as well as fascinating myths and facts about each object. Included is the Oct. 14th annular eclipse; perhaps the highlight of the next three months. Learn about bright planets, meteor showers, … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2023 →

  • Evening Under the Stars

    Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United States

    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 … Continue reading Evening Under the Stars →

  • Stargazing at Catalina State Park

    Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States

    Star 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 Stargazing at Catalina State Park →

  • Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East

    Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

    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. The Sun is nearing its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is lots … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East →

  • Annular Eclipse of the Sun

    An Annular Eclipse of the Sun will occur in the late morning traveling from Oregon to Texas. It will pass over Utah and the Four Corners area, then central New Mexico before entering Texas.  

  • Star Hopping Workshop – Oct 19

    TIMPA

    It will teach Star Hopping. The students will be taught the proper star hopping technique and equipment usage. Each student will use the supplied equipment to locate at least 2 targets (maybe more if time permits). By the end of the workshop the student will know what equipment to use and how to use it … Continue reading Star Hopping Workshop – Oct 19 →

  • Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch

    Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United States

    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. FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Go to Eventbright and search for stargazing Canoa Ranch. May fill up quickly, so recommend registering … Continue reading Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch →

  • HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2023

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

    TAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023. 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 public … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2023 →

  • Stargazing at Aqua Caliente Park

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

    Viewing 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 Stargazing at Aqua Caliente Park →

  • Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument

    Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

    Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly 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. Observing location will be at Faraway Ranch … Continue reading Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument →

  • ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2023

    ONLINE

    Astronomer of the Month:  George Hale Presenter:  Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will be providing the astronomer of the month on George Hale. He conceived and developed the world's largest telescopes four times in succession — Yerkes Observatory (40-inch refractor), Mount Wilson Observatory (60-inch reflector, 100-inch reflector) and Palomar Observatory (200-inch reflector). https://www.mtwilson.edu/george-ellery-hale/#:~:text=The%20sound%2Dbite%20description%20of,(200%2Dinch%20reflector). Main Presentation:  Meade GOTO … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2023 →

  • Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Ironwood Picnic Area

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

    Star 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 Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Ironwood Picnic Area →

  • Stargazing at Oracle State Park

    Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

    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 be observing the Moon, Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, and Star Clusters. … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park →