UPCOMING EVENTS
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Star Party at St. Francis in the Foothills Church
St. Francis in the Foothills Church 4625 E. River Road, Tucson, ArizonaJoin TAAA for a Star Party at St. Francis Church in the Foothills Church, Tucson AZ Located near River Rd. and Swan Rd at 4625 E. River Road, this venue … Continue reading Star Party at St. Francis in the Foothills Church
Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party – Saguaro National Park – East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail Tucson, AZ 85730 Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East
HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: Dark Sky Southern Arizona 2.0: The Hits (and Misses) Of Our First Year and How Our Region Can Reclaim Its Leading Role Light pollution is a longstanding concern in … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2024
Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesJoin TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double … Continue reading Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZTruely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State Park Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur … Continue reading Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2024
ONLINEMain Presentation: Milky Way Presenter: Doug Smith This month, Doug Smith will be presenting on the Milky Way for our main topic. Astronomer of the Month: Edmond Halley Presenter: Pete … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2024
Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East for some Sun gazing at the park. We will observe the Sun through telescopes with appropriate filters … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
Stargazing at the Tubac AZ Presidio State Historical Park
Tubac Presidio 1 Burruel St, Tubac, ArizonaJoin us at the Tubac Presidio State Historical Park in Tubac AZ for an evening of stargazing under truly dark skies at a historic location. TAAA will have volunteer astronomers … Continue reading Stargazing at the Tubac AZ Presidio State Historical Park
Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson, AZ Viewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park. Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina … Continue reading Stargazing at Catalina State Park
HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: Exploring the Moon with Seismology: From Apollo to Artemis Over 50 years ago, Apollo astronauts installed the first extraterrestrial seismometers on the lunar surface. These instruments recorded thousands of … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2024
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 AreaTucson, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) Viewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main loop.Information: … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking LotInformation: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Cost: FREE. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have … Continue reading Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2024
ONLINEMain Presentation: Volcanism in the Solar System Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will be providing the main topic on Volcanism in the Solar System . Astronomer of the Month: Cecilia … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2024
Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party – Saguaro National Park – East3693 S Old Spanish TrailTucson, AZ 85730 Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East.Star Party … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East
Stargazing @ 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 @ Canoa Ranch