UPCOMING EVENTS
Members: for full details about club-only events, log into your MemberPlanet account. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining us.
Tumacácori National Historical Park Star Party & Dark Sky Celebration
Tumacacori National Historical Park 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ, United StatesJoin the staff of Tumacácori National Historical Park, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, and the Sonora Astronomical Society for a celebration of astronomy and the Park's designation of an International Dark Sky Park. We will have several telescopes to view some amazing astronomical objects under some incredibly dark skies.
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 – September 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Seasonal Night Sky Objects Speaker: Mary Turner, PhD Mary Turner, TAAA’s appointed Chief Observer, takes us on an early tour of the upcoming winter 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 … Continue reading General Meeting – September 2018
Elfrida, AZ Library Astronomy Event
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United StatesStargazing event supporting Elfrida, AZ Library in SE Arizona. Come join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for an evening of observing some astronomy wonders in the night sky. We will view some planets, star clusters, multiple star systems, nebulae, and lots more.
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 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. Kay Lehman will talk about the northern constellation Cetus. Followed by Doug Smith who will be giving a break down on The Mechanics of Clock Drives for our main presentation. Email: fundamentalstucsonastronomy.org
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Observing: 7 - 9 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, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party
General Meeting – October 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Financial Report Speaker: Mike McDowell, TAAA Treasurer TAAA Treasurer Mike McDowell will present the annual TAAA financial report, and an update on Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC). 7:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Dark Clouds and Prestellar Cores - The Beginning Stage of Star and Planet Formation Speaker: UA Associate … Continue reading General Meeting – October 2018
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStephen Ferris will talk about the northern constellation Perseus. Followed by Ralph Means who will be doing a show and tell on the equipment he uses for observing.
Elfrida, AZ Library Solar Observing
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United StatesJoin Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association at the Library in Elfrida, AZ for some daytime safe solar observing of the Sun. We will look for Sunspots and Prominences coming off the edge of the Sun. Weather Dependent.
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 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, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Catalina State Park Star Party
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 Star Party
International Observe the Moon
UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesA star party supporting International Observe the Moon. TAAA along with other astronomy organizations will be on the University of Arizona Mall near Flandrau Planetarium. Telescopes will be set up from 5 - 10 PM to view the Moon and other Solar System and Deep-Sky objects. We will also have a telescope dedicated to "Sky … Continue reading International Observe the Moon
Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing Event
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesStargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location is either Faraway Ranch (just inside the entrance gate) or Echo Canyon Overlook (about 5 miles past the visitor center). Please try to … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing Event
General Meeting – November 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - NO Introductory Presentation 7:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Hayabusa2: Exploring Asteroid Ryugu and Implications for the Future Speaker: Adriana Mitchell is an undergraduate senior majoring in Optical Sciences and Engineering at the University of Arizona. She works with Professor Vishnu Reddy at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and Dr. Lucille Le Corre at … Continue reading General Meeting – November 2018
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesConstellation of the Month: Piscis Austrinus Presenter: Kay Lehman Kay Lehman will talk about the northern constellation Piscis Austrinus. Main Presentation: Choosing and Using Telescope Eyepieces Presenter: Joe Jacoby Joe Jacoby will be discussing Choosing and Using Telescope Eyepieces.