UPCOMING EVENTS
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Star Party – Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup: 5:30 pm Observing: 6 - 8 pm Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near 2nd restroom facilities (right side) approximately .6 miles in on Hal Gras Road. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.
General Meeting – January 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Objects of the Quarter Presenter: Dr. Mary Turner, TAAA’s Chief Observer and Adjunct Professor of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona In her latest popular sky talk, Mary Turner takes us on a tour of the winter night sky. With the use of astronomical data, images, and mythology, … Continue reading General Meeting – January 2018
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesAt the January meeting Doug Smith will discuss “Variable Stars”. The “Constellation of the Month” is Perseus, presented by Jim Schrode.
Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Setup: 6 PM Observing: 6:30- 8:30 PM 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, … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park
Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Observing: 6:30 - 9:30 PM 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 … Continue reading Catalina State Park
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
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 Area Star Party
Total Lunar Eclipse
Wednesday January 31, 2018 the Moon will take center stage. Not only will it be a "Blue Moon" (second Full Moon in a month), but you can witness a Total Lunar Eclipse. The Partial Phase begins at 4:48 am. Totality goes from 5:51 am to 7:08 am with mid-eclipse at 6:30 am. The Moon will … Continue reading Total Lunar Eclipse
General Meeting – February 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: The Latest On The Astronomical League Presenter: Douglas Smith, Observing Program Coordinator for The Astronomical League Douglas Smith will give a brief history of the Astrological League; one of the largest amateur astronomy organizations in the world. Learn the latest about its benefits, resources, and services, as well as … Continue reading General Meeting – February 2018
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Stephen Ferris will give a talk on “Exoplanets and the Habitable Zone”. The “Constellation of the Month” is “Ursa Major”, presented by Doug Smith.
Tucson Solar and Evening Star Party
Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesSolar & Evening Observing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing set up near the Pima Community College East Campus Observatories. This is an annual event co-hosted between Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and … Continue reading Tucson Solar and Evening Star Party
Reid Park Zoo STEM
Reid Park 900 S Randolph Way, Tucson, United StatesSolar Observing supporting Reid Park Zoo STEM.
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Setup: 6 PM Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 PM 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, … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
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 Area Star Party
General Meeting – March 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Astronomy Services Revitalization Plan Presenter: TAAA’s Astronomy Services Redesign Team The Astronomy Services (a.k.a. Paid Star Party) Program is critical to the on-going health and welfare of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. Learn about the redesign of the program, from a single Coordinator to a Team approach and how you can … Continue reading General Meeting – March 2018
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Doug Smith will tell us about the Astro League’s “Analemma Observing Club”. The “Constellation of the Month” is “Canis Minor”, presented by Gus Gomez.