Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association

Grand Canyon Star Party
2016-06-04 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Phoenix) | Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023, United States
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon.
Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm. Telescopes will be set up behind the Visitor Center. There will also be nightly talks @ 8 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium. There will be Solar Observing throughout the day at various locations around the Park.
We will observe a wide variety of Celestial Wonders under some very dark and pristine skies. Come join us for some astronomy fun at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!
For further information, contact:
Jim O’Connor
South Rim Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party
gcsp [at] tucsonastronomy.org
P, O. Box 457
Cortaro, AZ 85652
Home: (520) 546-2961
Cell: (520) 405-6551

TIMPA Star Party 6/4/2016
2016-06-04 18:00 - 23:00 | TIMPA
Waning crescent (New -1)
Members Only

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park
2016-05-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States
Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park
NORTHEAST TUCSON
Setup: 7 pm
Observing: 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

TIMPA Star Party 5/27/2016
2016-05-27 18:00 - 23:00 | TIMPA
Waning Gibous (New -9)
Members Only

Astronomy Day (Solar & Evening Telescope Observing)
2016-05-14 12:00 - 21:00 | Brandi Fenton Park, 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have Solar & Evening Telescopes to view the Sun and other Celestial Wonders of the Night Sky. We will also have interactive exhibits to explore various astronomy subjects. Experts will also be available to assist amateur Astronomers with using their own equipment.
Observing & Interactive Exhibits will be at Ramada A and the large Grass Area.
Schedule of Events.
Solar Observing: Noon – 6:30 pm
Interactive Exhibits Noon – 6 pm
Pocket Solar System/Sun Dials
Make your own impact crater
Learn about meteorites
50mm Telescope-Door Prize (must be present to win) 7 pm
Walk Around The Night Sky Presentation 7:30 pm
Night Sky Viewing 7:30 – 9 pm
Help with personal telescopes As Required

Mercury Transit Across the Sun
2016-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Brandi Fenton Park, 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Solar Observing-Pima County NRPR @ Brandi Fenton Park
CENTRAL TUCSON
Setup: 7 am
Observing: 8 – 10 am
Viewing Location: Grass area adjacent to main Pavilion.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several Solar Telescopes to safely observe the Mercury Transit across the Sun. Open to the Public

TIMPA Star Party 5/7/2016
2016-05-07 18:00 - 23:00 | TIMPA
Waxing crescent (New+1)
Members Only

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic
2016-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States
Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic)
WEST TUCSON
Setup: 6:30 pm
Observing: 7 – 9 pm
Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Catalina State Park
2016-04-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Catalina State Park, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States
Star Party-Catalina State Park
Tucson, AZ
Setup: 6:30 PM
Observing: 7 – 10 PM
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. We will also have a talk about what is up in the night sky and how it relates to ancient times.

Tucson Festival of Books
2016-03-13 08:30 - 17:30, 2016-03-12 08:30 - 17:30 | UA Mall, 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
SOLAR Observing & TAAA Exhibit -Tucson Festival of Books @ UA Mall.
Solar Observing & Interactive Exhibits from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Viewing Location: UA Mall (specific location TBD).

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park
2016-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States
Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park
NORTHEAST TUCSON
Setup: 6:30 pm
Observing: 7 – 9 pm
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park
2016-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States

Star Party-Oracle State Park
2016-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, 85623, United States
Star Party-Oracle State Park.
ORACLE
Setup: 6 pm. Observing: 7 – 9:00 pm
Viewing Location: Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view deep-sky objects. Open to the Public. Oracle State Park admission fee applies.

Solar Observing-International Wildlife Museum
2016-03-05 10:00 - 14:00 | International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W Gates Pass Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Solar Viewing-International Wildlife Museum.
FAR WEST TUCSON
Setup: 9:30 am
Observing: 10 am – 2 pm
Viewing Location: Courtyard in front of main entrance. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several solar telescopes to safely view the Sun.
Other Activities: Interactive exhibits inside Museum. Admission Fee applies for inside activities.

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park
2016-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States
Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park
NORTHEAST TUCSON
Setup: 5:30 pm
Observing: 6 – 8 pm
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park
2016-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States
Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic)
WEST TUCSON
Setup: 5:30 pm
Observing: 6 – 8 pm
Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities.

Pima Community College EAST / Astronomy Magazine Star Party
2016-02-13 10:00 - 21:00 | Pima Community College East, 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States
Solar & Star Party-Astronomy Magazine (Pima Community College [PCC] EAST Campus)
SOUTHEAST TUCSON
Solar Observing: 10 am to Sunset (6 pm)
Evening Star Observing: 6 – 9 pm
Viewing Location: PCC Astronomy Domes on southside of campus.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several solar scopes for viewing the Sun during the day and several telescopes to view many deep-sky objects during the evening.

Catalina State Park Star Party
2016-01-30 18:30 - 21:30 | Catalina State Park, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States
Star Party-Catalina State Park
Tucson, AZ
Setup: 6 PM
Observing: 6:30 – 9:30 PM
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. We will also have a talk about what is up in the night sky and how it relates to ancient times.

Christmas Eve
2015-12-24 17:00 - 23:00 | AZ
Just a test. This is a private event, open only to TAAA members. For more information, consider joining TAAA.

TAAA Monthly Meeting
2015-09-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
General Meeting and Lecture
Introductory Presentation 6:30 pm
Speaker: Al Anzaldua, TAAA Member
Topic: Moon to Moon to Mons
TAAA Member Al Anzaldua will explain why humans would be wise to put in place infrastructure near or on the Earth’s Moon, followed by a support facility on the Mars moon Deimos, and finally on certain Mars Mons volcanoes. This would provide a sustainable path to settling the solar system.
Invited Lecture 7:30pm
Speaker: Chris Walker, Ph.D., Professor, Steward Observatory
Topic: Stratospheric Studies of Milky Way Protostars
Dr Chris Walker will discuss research taking place in Antarctica using stratospheric balloons to study protostellar systems in the Milky Way Galaxy.
