UPCOMING EVENTS
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Virtual Star Party 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)
ONLINE – General Meeting – November 2021
ONLINETAAA’s next general member meeting will be held online, on Friday, November 5, 2021. The Main Presentation starts at 6:30 P.M. NON-MEMBERS may attend via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. MEMBERS should attend the meeting via Zoom. 6:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: David Levy’s … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – November 2021
Empire Ranch Solar
Empire Ranch E Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita, AZ, United StatesSaturday November 6 and Sunday November 7 -- SE TUCSON (SOLAR (all day) Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival Highyway 83 SE of Tucson approximately 20 miles Age/Grade Level: All Ages # Participants: 300 Solar Observing throughout the day / Other Festival activities. Nearest Moon Phase: N/A Directions: East on I-10 to Highway 83. South on Highway 83 … Continue reading Empire Ranch Solar
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 – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2021
ONLINEConstellation of the Month: Libra and Norma Presenter: Peter Hermes Peter Hermes will be presenting Libra and Norma for the constellation of the month. Main Presentation: None Presenter: We do not have a main topic presenter this month.
Stargazing at Elfrida Library, Cochise County
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United StatesJoin TAAA and the Elfrida Library for an evening of stargazing at the Elfrida Library, Elfrida, AZ. We will have a couple TAAA telescopes and the Library will have their tabletop library telescope available for patrons to get familiar with so you can check it out in the future.
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Observing
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United StatesCome join us for an evening of observing at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC), 100 miles southeast of Tucson near the Chiricahua Mountains. CAC is an incredibly dark site with several large telescopes. The number of telescopes used will depend on the number of participants. Cost is only $50/adult and $25/child under 15. For reservations … Continue reading Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Observing
Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) 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 … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
ONLINE – General Meeting – December 2021
ONLINE6:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Constructing SAM; a Mars Habitat at Biosphere 2 Presentation: Kai Staats, Director of the Space Analog for the Moon and Mars (SAM) will talk about this hermetically sealed habitat being built at the University of Arizona Biosphere 2 to simulate living conditions on Mars. The SAM pressure vessel incorporates … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – December 2021
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 – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2021
ONLINEConstellation of the Month: None Presenter: We do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting. Main Presentation: Classifying Star Types Presenter: Connor Justice Our only topic for the night will be Classifying Star Types by Connor Justice.
Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) 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 … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Observing
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United StatesCome join us for an evening of observing at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC), 100 miles southeast of Tucson near the Chiricahua Mountains. CAC is an incredibly dark site with several large telescopes. The number of telescopes used will depend on the number of participants. Cost is only $50/adult and $25/child under 15. For reservations … Continue reading Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Observing
ONLINE – General Meeting – January 2022
ONLINE6:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Dark Skies in Southern Arizona: Past, Present and Future Presentation: John Barentine, astronomer, historian, and policy-maker will present on the global dark-skies movement. That the movement effectively began in the Tucson area, is no surprise given its long astronomical history. In his presentation, John will review regional achievements to date … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – January 2022
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