UPCOMING EVENTS
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Oracle State Park Star Party
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Oracle State Park. ORACLE Viewing Location: Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. Information: Great dark skies in Oracle, north of Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star … Continue reading Oracle State Park Star Party
General Meeting – April 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party; its value and current need Presenter: Jim O’Connor, TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party South Rim Coordinator Learn about this year’s TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party (GCSP) on June 9-16, 2018. Thanks to planning by the GCSP South Rim Coordinator and the National Park Service … Continue reading General Meeting – April 2018
Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ 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 … Continue reading Catalina State Park
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesMain Presentation: Hands on German Equatorial Mount Presenter: Conner Justice Come join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Conner Justice will present “Hands on German Equatorial Mount”. Constellation of the Month: Lupus Presenter: Rob Hallberg The “Constellation of the Month” is “Lupus”, presented by Rob Hallberg.
Future Innovators Night @ TCC
Tucson Convention Center 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesEvening Telescope observing supporting SARSEF Future Innovators Night. Telescopes will be set up near the gate shack at the entrance to the south parking lot.
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
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 Area Star Party
Chiricahua National Monument Star Party
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesJoin Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Chiricahua National Monument for an exciting evening of Stargazing under some incredibly dark skies. Observing will be at either the Faraway Ranch or Echo Canyon from 7:30 - 9:30. There will also be a talk at the Campground starting about 6:45 PM. We'll get some amazing views of … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Star Party
International Wildlife Museum 30th Anniversary Celebration
International Wildlife Museum 4800 W Gates Pass Rd., Tucson, AZ, United StatesSolar Viewing and Night Sky Network Toolkit Exhibit for Annual International Wildlife Museum Outdoors Day and 30th Anniversary.
Marana Under the Stars
Ora Mae Harn Park 13250 N Lon Adams Rd, Marana, AZ, United StatesTucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be part of the Marana "Camping" under the Stars event. We will have solar and evening telescopes setup for participants to view some amazing deep-sky objects.
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Setup: 6:30 PM Observing: 7:30 - 9:30 PM 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, … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Astronomy Festival
Brandi Fenton Park 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesAstronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Telescopes, Exhibits, Fun! Sunday, April 22 from 3 to 9 pm Brandi Fenton Memorial Park RamadaASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Hands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6 P.M. Safe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 P.M. Night Sky Viewing 7:30 P.M to 9 P.M. A Walk around the … Continue reading Astronomy Festival
Autism Fair
Kino Sports Complex 2500 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have some Solar Telescopes to safely view our star The Sun. We will look for Prominences, Flares, Sunspots, and other activities happening on the Sun. The Fair will be set up on the concourse of the Kino Sports Complex. There will be lots of activities and booths supporting Autism … Continue reading Autism Fair
Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center
Flandrau Science Center 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party supporting the Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center. The event will feature a talk by Dante Lauretta, Professor of Planetary Science and Cosmochemistry at the U of A. The event will go from 5:30 - 8:30 pm with the star party on the UA Mall south of Flandrau from 7:30 - 9:30. For … Continue reading Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center
General Meeting – May 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Seasonal Night Sky Objects Presenter: Mary Turner Mary Turner, TAAA’s appointed Chief Observer, takes us on a tour of the spring night sky. As usual in her popular talks, Mary's use of astronomical data, images, and mythology brings the seasonal changes in the sky to life., 7:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Gravitational … Continue reading General Meeting – May 2018
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – May 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Bill Clarke will be discussing Home-made AltAz mounts and Gus Gomez will be showing us the constellation Corvus.