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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – May 2024
ONLINEMain Presentation: Fast Radio Bursts Presenter: Connor Justice Connor Justice will be presenting Fast Radio Bursts as our only topic for the month.
Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party – Saguaro National Park – East Tucson, AZ Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East. Star Party is open to … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East
Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area 2000 N Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) Viewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
Stargazing at Anamax Park, Sahuarita AZ
Anamax Park, Sahuarita AZ 17501 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita, AZ, United StatesStar Party - Anamax Park, Sahuarita, AZ Viewing Location: Field 4 in the middle of the soccer field Great dark skies just South of Tucson. Star Party open to the … Continue reading Stargazing at Anamax Park, Sahuarita AZ
Grand Canyon Star Party
Grand Canyon Visitor Center Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon, AZ, United StatesThe Grand Canyon Star Party (GCSP) will be held this year from June 1 - 8 at the Grand Canyon National Park. Telescope observing typically goes from 8-11 pm at … Continue reading Grand Canyon Star Party
Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: Kannally Ranch House Star Party telescope viewing (8:00 – 10:00pm) Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park
CANCELLED – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2024
ONLINEJUNE MEETING CANCELLED
ZOOM ONLY – General Meeting – June 2024
ONLINEPresentation: Following Pluto's Heart: A Look into Pluto's Past and Present When NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft flew through the Pluto system in 2015, it revealed a geologic surface of surprising … Continue reading ZOOM ONLY – General Meeting – June 2024
Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party – Saguaro National Park – East Tucson, AZ Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East. Star Party is open to … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East
HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2024
ONLINEMain Presentation: Cosmic Microwave Background Presenter: Connor Justice Connor Justice will be presenting on the history behind the Cosmic Microwave Background.
HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation 1: Observing The Fall Sky Mary Turner presents her popular seasonal talk about what to see in the summer night sky, as well as fascinating myths and facts about … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2024
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2024
ONLINEMain Presentation: Supernovae Presenter: Connor Justice This month for our main topic, we will be revisiting a 2019 presentation on Supernovae. Constellation of the Month: Pegasus We will also be … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2024
HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: My Deep-Sky Astrophotography Journey TAAA member David Stearn shares his journey into Deep-Sky Astrophotography, showcasing his transition from landscape and nature photography to capturing the wonders of the cosmos. … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2024
Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
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 … Continue reading Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park