Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association

Stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch
2022-04-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Canoa Ranch, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, 85622, United States
Join 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 systems, nebulae, galaxies, and lots more. Registration is required. Go to Eventbright and search for stargazing Canoa Ranch.

Tucson Astronomy Festival
2022-04-09 15:00 - 21:00 | Brandi Fenton Park, 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Tucson Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Telescopes, Exhibits, Fun!

Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Ramada

ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Hands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6:30 PM
Safe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 PM
Door Prizes will be given away at 7 PM – winners must be present
Youth under 17 Grand Prize: Tabletop Telescope
Other prizes for the entire family
Night Sky Viewing 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Kid-Friendly Scope viewing throughout the evening

No charge for any activities, donations will be accepted.
Bring your own telescope for help setting it up and operating the scope.

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2022
2022-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE
Constellations of the Month:
Volans and Horologium
Presenter: Peter Hermes

With only 4 remaining until we’ve gone through all 88 constellations , Peter Hermes will be overviewing the southern constellations Volans and Horologium.
Main Presentation:
White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars
Presenter: ???

We will be finishing up the last of the Star classification talk from previous meeting with White Dwarfs and Neutron stars.

Virtual Stargazing
2022-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | ONLINE
Join 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 event will be streamed to our Facebook Page (TAAA Facebook). You can follow our Facebook event for any weather and other updates. FREE.
Check Facebook or back here closer to the event for any updates.

Oracle State Park Stargazing
2022-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, 85623, United States
Star Party-Oracle State Park
Tucson, AZ
Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House
Information: Great dark skies at one of America’s Dark Sky Parks just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission cost for entrance into Oracle State Park may apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). There is generally a talk and other events also taking place. Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information. Check TAAA Facebook Page or here for any updates as we get closer.

Evening Under the Stars
2022-04-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Chiricahua Astronomy Complex, 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, 85625, United States
Evening 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 clearly visible across the sky? You see so many stars it is hard to pick out the constellations. Twice per year, we open our TAAA Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (Turkey Creek area near Chiricahua National Monument) to the public for an observing session. You can observe through a telescope with a 40″ mirror and see galaxies over 100 million light years away. We will have several large telescopes to observe with.
Our Spring “Evening Under the Stars” will be Saturday April 23rd 2022. The gate will be open at 7 pm with activities starting 7:30 pm. Come join us for an exciting evening of astronomical observing. The site is about 90 minutes SE of Tucson near the Chiricahua National Monument. If you have friends/family that live in that area, let them know. The event is weather dependent. Reservations are required. Please email John Kalas at jckalas[at]cox.net for reservations and directions. Please include number of people & vehicles in your group. Space is limited.
The nebulosity associated with M45 is not the progenitor of the cluster. Instead, it is a nebula through which M45 is passing.NASA Image, Robert Gendler

Stargazing at Elfrida Library
2022-04-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Elfrida Library, 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, 85610, United States
Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Cochise County Library for an evening of stargazing under some incredibly dark skies. We will have a couple TAAA telescopes as well as the Library telescope to observe some planets; galaxies far, far, away; star clusters; nebulae to include stellar nurseries; multiple star systems; and lots more. Definitely a FAMILY FRIENDLY event. Follow our Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy for any weather or other updates. Dress warmly as the temperatures can drop quite a bit after sunset.

ONLINE – General Meeting – May 2022
2022-05-06 18:30 - 20:30 | ONLINE
TAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022. The Main Presentation will start at 6:30 P.M. and is open to the PUBLIC via https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/.
A Members Only meeting will follow, therefore MEMBERS should attend the meeting via Zoom.
6:30 pm – Main Presentation
TITLE: Information About TAAA Leaders & Committees
PRESENTATION: This is a great time to learn what has been going on with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association from “The Inside”. Several key TAAA leaders will present what they or their committees have been working on over the past year.
Sometimes the TAAA’s size and scope can be overwhelming. Please take this opportunity to digest all that we do in our community. Come with questions and comments for our leaders!

7:15 pm – Members Only Meeting
TITLE: Election Results
PRESENTATION: The NVRC will announce the results of our Leadership Election 2022.

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – May 2022
2022-05-12 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE
Constellations of the Month:
Pavo and Octans
Presenter: ???
This month we will be going over the last two of the 88 constellations, Pavo and Octans.
Main Presentation:
Lunar Evolution
Presenter: Doug Smith
Afterwards Doug Smith will be giving the main topic presentation on Lunar Evolution.

Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
2022-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States
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 Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes. Park gate may close before event end time, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Check back here for the link as we get closer.

Catalina State Park Stargazing
2022-05-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Catalina State Park, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States
Star 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. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
Additional details will be posted here and on Facebook as we get closer to the event.

HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2022
2022-06-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
TAAA’s next General Member Meeting will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. This will be a hybrid meeting (both in person and online). TAAA members will receive a Zoom link should they wish to attend remotely. The public may attend in person or online through our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy. (This being our first hybrid meeting, please be patient as we work out any technical kinks!)
6:30 pm – Main Presentation
TITLE: Imaging Giant Planets Forming Around Young Stars
PRESENTATION: Giant planets form within the first few million years of a system’s lifetime. After formation, these massive planets interact with their birth disks and gravitationally sculpt the environment of subsequent planet formation. Recent technical advances have enabled observations of the first few giant planets while they’re still forming and interacting with their parent disks. These planets induce large-scale structural changes in the disks alongside their on-going formation. And Dr. Kevin Wagner’s talk will highlight the first images of gas giant forming planetary systems. It will cover how these images are produced, what goes into their interpretation, and what they teach us about the formation of systems with giant planets (including our own solar system).
BIO: Dr. Kevin Wagner is a NASA Sagan Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory. After growing up in Kentucky and Ohio, Dr. Wagner studied at the University of Cincinnati before receiving his Ph.D. at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on directly detecting and studying planets around nearby stars, such as Alpha Centauri, with a specific focus on finding and characterizing potentially life-supporting planets and understanding how planetary systems form and evolve.

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2022
2022-06-09 18:30 - 20:30 | ONLINE
Main Presentation:
History of Large Telescopes
Presenter: Stephen Ferris

This month our main topic will be on the history of large telescopes presented by Stephen Ferris.

Grand Canyon Star Party
2022-06-18 20:00 - 2022-06-25 23:00 | Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023, United States
Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the National Park Service for the 32nd annual Star Party. The Star Party will be June 18 – 25, 2022. We average 50 telescopes for 8 nights. You will see Solar System planets, Galaxies Far Far Away, Star Clusters — some with several hundred thousand stars, Nebulae, multiple star systems (some with as many as 6 stars), and lots more. The skies are so dark you can clearly see the band of the Milky Way overhead. We start with a talk in the Visitor Center Auditorium about an astronomy topic at 8 pm. Observing at the telescopes goes from sunset (about 8 pm) to 11 pm. This event is free and open to anyone inside the Grand Canyon (park entrance fee required). For additional information, check out our Grand Canyon Star Party Webpage at: http://tucsonastronomy.org/upcoming-events/grand-canyon-star-party/. or visit the Grand Canyon Star Party webpage at: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/grand-canyon-star-party.htm.

HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2022
2022-07-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
TITLE: Space Domain Awareness for Sustainable Orbital Space
PRESENTATION: The orbital space around the Earth is congested, contested and competitive. Over the last decade, the number of operational satellites has increased >250% and the number of orbital debris has doubled. With the impending launch of commercial mega constellations, the sustainable use of orbital space is questioned. As humans expand their footprint beyond near-Earth environment into cislunar space (between Earth and the moon), there is a critical need to detect, track, and characterize space objects not only for space traffic management but to avoid strategic surprises. Dr. Reddy’s talk will be a primer on space domain awareness, including a synopsis of the current situation, highlighting key challenges ahead and the application of planetary science techniques to resolve some of them.
BIO: Dr. Vishnu Reddy is a planetary scientist and an infrared spectroscopist researching connections between asteroids and meteorites to understand Solar System formation and evolution. His research also focuses on space objects in cislunar space for the US Air Force. He received his doctorate from the University of North Dakota (UND) in Earth System Science and Policy (2009) and was a post-doctoral researcher at Observatório Nacional, Brazil (2010). While a Research Assistant Professor at UND (2010-2013) he worked with the Max-Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Germany on NASA’s Dawn mission to asteroid (4) Vesta. He subsequently worked at the Planetary Science Institute (2013-2016) before moving to the University of Arizona (2016-present) where he is an Associate Professor in the Lunar and Planetary Lab. He served as the investigation team lead (2015-2020) on NASA’s Near-Earth Object Surveyor Mission to discover 90% of near-Earth objects (NEOs) larger than 140 meters. Currently, as Director of UA’s Biosphere 2 Space Domain Awareness Observatory Complex, he oversees all ground-based optical/infrared and passive radio frequency space surveillance assets. Asteroid 1981 EQ28 has been named (8068) vishnureddy by the International Astronomical Union in recognition of his contribution to planetary science.

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2022
2022-07-14 18:30 - 20:30 | ONLINE
Main Presentation:
Biography of Edwin Hubble
Presenter: Connor Justice

Our only presentation this month will be a biography of Edwin Hubble, name bearer of the Hubble space telescope.

James Webb Image Release
2022-07-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Sunsites Community Center, 1216 E Treasure Rd, Pearce, AZ, 85625, United States
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be participating with several events over the summer and fall to highlight and discuss the images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Our first event will be at the Sunsites Library @ 1:30 pm. Stop by and check it out. Here is some additional information about the event.
The earliest science images from the James Webb Space Telescope will be presented, including a discussion of their significance and any questions you may have about them. Learn how infrared energy will be Webb’s window on the Universe!
Event Location:
Sunsites Community Center
1216 Treasure Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
Saturday July 23rd
1:30 – 2:30 pm
More Information: James Webb Space Telescope

HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2022
2022-08-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
6:30 pm – Main Presentation
TITLE: Sun Daggers and Simple Noontime Sun Observations; From the Hohokam and Ptolemy to Kepler and Einstein
PRESENTATION: All cultures have specialists and laypeople observing the Sun, for purposes ranging from calendars (for planting and ritual days) and timekeeping, to astronomy research (e.g., sunspot counts, Earth’s orbit, and the gravitational bending of light). For TAAA, Dr. Schaefer will share two sets of his research with naked-eye observations of the Sun from the Tucson area that are of interest to amateur astronomers, professional astronomers, and historians of astronomy. One set of research concerns the many sun daggers—dagger-shaped gaps in shadow created by sunlight steaming through crevices in rocks—etched onto rocks by the Hohokam Indians (c. 1000 AD) as markers for solstices and equinoxes for ritual purposes. His research (with Jim Stamm) on sun daggers from spiral petroglyphs at Picture Rocks, Signal Hill, and Cerro Prieto prove the solstitial alignments were intentional.
Another local observing program has been to accurately measure the Sun’s analemma; a diagram that shows the position of the Sun as viewed from a fixed position on Earth over the course of a year. With these observations for the Astronomical League Observing Award on the Analemma, he can define Earth’s orbit, and derive Tucson’s latitude, the obliquity of the ecliptic, the dates of solstice and equinox, the eccentricity of the Earth’s orbit, and the date of perihelion. This is a modern empirical test of the ancient Greek discoveries that led them to introduce epicycles. Dr. Schaefer’s modern data can also be used to test and prove the three Kepler Laws. And all this, he says, is possible “by making quick naked-eye observations, with simple and cheap equipment, from my front yard.”
BIO: Dr. Bradley Schaefer received his Ph.D in 1983 from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Louisiana State University. His wide range of interests include many areas of astrophysics, as well as many aspects of astronomical events in history (e.g. the Crucifixion and the Star of Bethlehem) and in literature. For his work on the Supernova Cosmology Project which led to the discovery of dark energy and for which its leader, Saul Perlmutter won the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics, Dr. Schaefer received a share of the 2007 Gruber Cosmology Prize, and the 2015 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.
7:15 pm – Seasonal Star Information
Presented by Mary Turner.

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2022
2022-08-11 18:30 - 20:30 | ONLINE
Historical Astronomer of the Month:
Giovanni Schiaparelli
Presenter: Connor Justice
This month we are highlighting Giovanni Schiaparelli.
Main Presentation:
Man and the Universe
Presenter: Doug Smith

For our main topic, Doug Smith will be trying something new for this, with a topic he has titled “Man and the Universe”.

JWST First Image Discussion
2022-08-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Sunizona Library, 6460 E Hwy 181, Pearce, AZ, 85625, United States
TAAA and Cochise County Library will be hosting another discussion of the first release images from the James Webb Space Telescope at the Sunizona Alice Woods Library. TAAA will present the images for discussion and Q&A.

HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2022
2022-09-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
6:30 pm – Main Presentation
TITLE: The James Webb Space Telescope: observing from the Solar System to the Earliest Universe
PRESENTATION: This talk will describe the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), its instruments, and what we have learned so far in its mission. The 10 billion dollar telescope, now situated a million miles from Earth, was launched on December 25, 2021. With its sensitivity in the infrared spectrum, (which can’t be seen by the human eye), it promises to reveal much valuable new information about the universe in which we live. Its first images, released to the public on July 12, 2022, give a hint of what’s to come. Learn about them, JWST’s future, and how to keep up on JWST news.
BIO: Christopher Willmer is an astronomer at Steward Observatory (University of Arizona). He’s been part of the JWST Near Infrared Camera (NIRcam) team since 2007. His professional interest is mapping the distribution of galaxies in space and understanding how these systems evolve over time.

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2022
2022-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 | ONLINE
Historical Astronomer of the Month:
Ptolemy
Presenter: Peter Hermes
This month our astronomer spotlight will be on the Greek astronomer Ptolemy presented by Peter Hermes.
Main Presentation:
Lunar Craters
Presenter: Doug Smith

Our main topic this month is on Lunar Craters by Doug Smith.

Oracle Star Party
2022-09-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Oracle, AZ, Oracle, AZ, United States
Viewing will be at different locations around the town of Oracle with telescopes looking at different types of objects. Locations:
Ore House Hilltop Tavern and Restaurant – Star Clusters
Nonna Maria’s Restaurant – Nebulae.
Oracle Patio Cafe & Market – Planets.
Oracle Community Center – Galaxies.
Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Events will be held around the town of Oracle. Stay tuned here for additional details. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information. Check TAAA Facebook Page or here for any updates as we get closer.

Sunsites Library @ Community Center
2022-09-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Sunsites Community Center, 1216 E Treasure Rd, Pearce, AZ, 85625, United States
Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and Cochise County Libraries for an evening of stargazing. We will observe planets, galaxies, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and lots more. Bring a comfortable chair and layers to dress warmly.

Oracle State Park
2022-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, 85623, United States
Star Party-Oracle State Park
Tucson, AZ
Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House
Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission cost for entrance into Oracle State Park may apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). There is generally a talk and other events also taking place. Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information. Check TAAA Facebook Page or here for any updates as we get closer.

Cienega Creek Natural Preserve Stargazing
2022-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, 16000 E Marsh Station Road, Tucson, AZ, 85641, United States
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.
EVENT MOVED TO CIENEGA CREEK NATURAL PRESERVE parking lot at 16000 E Marsh Station Road from 7 – 9 pm. Fire at Agua Caliente Park currently has the park closed for a short time.
INTERNATIONAL OBSERVE THE MOON at CIENEGA CREEK NATURAL PRESERVE.
Viewing Location: Parking Lott
Information: Great dark skies in SOUTHEAST 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 Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes. Park gate may close before event end time, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. go to: https://www.eventbrite.com and search Agua Caliente Park Tucson. Fills up fast so recommend registering early.

HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2022
2022-10-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
TAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022. The Main Presentation will start at 6:30 P.M.This will be a hybrid meeting (both in person and on social media). TAAA members will receive a Zoom link should they wish to attend remotely. The public may attend in person or online through our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/

(A recording will be available on YouTube a few days after the meeting at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRjjxnxMBbO98o801Bpk19w)
Special Note: The Raymond E. White 21” telescope will be available to view through from 7 PM to 10:30 PM, courtesy of Steward Observatory.
6:30 pm – Main Presentation
TITLE: A Sky Full of Satellites
PRESENTATION: With the creation of new low Earth-orbit satellite mega-constellations (containing 100 or more satellites), astronomers face a new reality, one with as many as 100,000 bright satellites which can ruin astrophotographic images, both scientific and aesthetic. While there are many concerns about the damage these constellations cause, our speaker, Harry Krantz, is currently observing them primarily to measure their brightness and evaluate current and future mitigation goals. Based on his extensive surveys and investigation of their brightness and behavior, Harry will inform us about the real impacts that astronomers can expect from satellite mega-constellations.
BIO: Harry Krantz is a PhD student of Astronomy at the University of Arizona Steward Observatory. His research focuses on observing and characterizing satellites and debris in Earth orbit. With a background in engineering and systems development, Harry plays a key role in creating new instruments, telescope systems, and techniques to overcome the unique challenges in observing satellites.

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2022
2022-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | ONLINE
Historical 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.
Main Presentation:
Using and navigating the hand controller for Celestron GoTo telescopes
Presenter: Connor Justice

Our main topic this month will be a walkthrough on using and navigating the hand controller for Celestron GoTo telescopes.

Catalina State Park Stargazing
2022-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Catalina State Park, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States
CANCELLED. 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 Park is February 18, 2023 from 7-9 pm.
Star 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. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
Additional details will be posted here and on Facebook as we get closer to the event.
