UPCOMING EVENTS
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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2022
ONLINEHistorical Astronomer of the Month: Astronomers who came between Ptolemy and Copernicus Presenter: Peter Hermes Pete Hermes will be giving a presentation on astronomers who came between Ptolemy and Copernicus. … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2022
Catalina State Park Stargazing
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesCANCELLED. CANCELLED. CANCELLED We will be CANCELLING tonight's (October 15, 2022) star party at Catalina State Park due to adverse weather. The next one scheduled for Catalina State … Continue reading Catalina State Park Stargazing
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 … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing
JWST Image Discussion & Star Party
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United StatesTAAA and Cochise County Library will be hosting a discussion of the Images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and a star party at the Elfrida Library.
Evening Under the Stars
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United StatesEvening Under the Stars Observing at the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. Want to stargaze from a dark site where the band of the Milky Way is … Continue reading Evening Under the Stars
HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2022
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE: Looking For Life: From Icy Comet Belts to the Habitable Zone PRESENTATION: One of the main goals of astronomical sciences is to unravel whether … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2022
Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival
Empire Ranch E Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita, AZ, United StatesTAAA will participate in the annual Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival. We will have Solar Observing from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. We will observe planets, star clusters, multiple star … Continue reading Stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch
Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival
Empire Ranch E Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita, AZ, United StatesTAAA will participate in the annual Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival. We will have Solar Observing from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2022
ONLINEHistorical Astronomer of the Month: Gerard Kuiper Presenter: Stephen Ferris Our astronomer spotlight for the month is for Gerard Kuiper presented by Stephen Ferris. Main Presentation: Meteor Showers Presenter: … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2022
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 … Continue reading Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
Virtual 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 using cameras connected to telescopes. The … Continue reading Virtual Stargazing
Cienega Creek Stargazing
Cienega Creek Natural Preserve 16000 E Marsh Station Road, Tucson, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: 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. … Continue reading Cienega Creek Stargazing
HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2022
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE: A JWST View of Starburst Galaxies: Sweet Data Coming Soon! PRESENTATION: The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has already produced stunning results since it … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2022
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2022
ONLINEMain Presentation: Large Telescopes part 2 Presenter: Stephen Ferris The first presentation will be Large Telescopes part 2 and will be presented by Stephen Ferris. Historical Astronomer of the … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2022