UPCOMING EVENTS
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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
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