UPCOMING EVENTS
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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2021
ONLINECome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Learn your way around the night sky to add to your observing enjoyment. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month. Contact: Connor Justice Email: fundamentalstucsonastronomy.org Constellation of the Month: Fornax Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will be discussing Fornax as the … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2021
Desert Skies Virtual Star Party Stargazing
ONLINEJoin Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky using three telescopes. We will explore planets Jupiter and Saturn, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies, and much more. The event will be streamed live to our Facebook Page (TAAA Facebook). You can follow our Facebook event for any weather and other updates. FREE. … Continue reading Desert Skies Virtual Star Party Stargazing
ONLINE – General Meeting – September 2021
ONLINETAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021, and available online. The Main Presentation starts at 6:30 P.M and is open to the public. A Members Only Meeting will follow. Non-members may attend the Main Presentation via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. Members should attend the meeting via Zoom. 6:30 pm - Main Presentation … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – September 2021
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2021
ONLINEConstellation of the Month: Hydrus Presenter: David Evans David Evans will be highlighting the southern constellation Hydrus. Main Presentation: Astronomer William Herschel Presenter: Connor Justice Connor Justice will be providing the main topic on astronomer William Herschel, who discovered Uranus.
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
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 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 observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and … Continue reading Oracle State Park Stargazing
The Art of Planetary Science
UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will participate in the Lunar and Planetary Lab Art of Planetary Science with evening observing on the UA Mall September 24 and some Solar Observing (time TBD) on Sunday September 26. More to follow as we get closer.
The Art of Planetary Science Solar
UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will participate in the Lunar and Planetary Lab Art of Planetary Science with evening observing on the UA Mall September 24 and some Solar Observing (time TBD) on Sunday September 26. More to follow as we get closer.
ONLINE – General Meeting – October 2021
ONLINE6:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Searching for Earth-Twin Exoplanets with the NEID Spectrometer Over the past three decades astronomers have discovered a menagerie of exoplanets around nearby stars, and it is now clear that planets form with a breadth of characteristics barely hinted at by the planets in our solar system. The goal of … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – October 2021
Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesTAAA Stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from the Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location will either be Echo Canyon Trailhead or the Faraway Ranch just inside the entrance gate. A talk … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument 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
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2021
ONLINEWe do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting, so our only topic for the night will be on Historical Women in Astronomy, by Doug Smith.
International Observe the Moon
International Observe the Moon is October 16, 2021. If there are not any specific events scheduled, get out a pair of binoculars or just go out and observe the Moon with your eyes. The Moon will be a Waxing Gibbous, between First Quarter and Full. We have several telescopes available to check out from the … Continue reading International Observe the Moon
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