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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220311T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-historic-canoa-ranch-2/
LOCATION:Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20220218T060407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T162226Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2022
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:  \nNone\nPresenter:\n \nWe do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting. \nMain Presentation:  \nUncommon Star Types Like Pulsars\nPresenter:  ???\n \nDue to a lack of attendees\, our main topic from last month has been reschedule to this month. Our discussion will be a continuation of our recent topic on Star classification\, and cover uncommon star types like pulsars.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-march-2022/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20220218T060051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T060622Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – General Meeting – March
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics in the 2020’s:  The Astro2020 Decadal Survey \nPresentation:  Every 10 years Congress charges the National Academy of Sciences with undertaking a survey of Astronomy and Astrophysics over the coming decade.  The “Astro2020 Survey”\, carried out by a main survey committee and roughly a dozen expert sub-panels\, identified the most compelling scientific questions to be addressed\, and recommended a comprehensive strategy by the National Science Foundation ( NSF)\, National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)  and the Department of Energy (DOE) to address those objectives.  This survey—in which several Arizona astronomers participated—also fully addressed\, for the first time\, the state of the astronomy profession and its societal impacts.  Dr. Kennicutt’s talk will cover some of the highlights from the report (released last November)\, followed by time for questions and discussion. \nBio:  Robert Kennicutt studies observational extragalactic astronomy\, and holds part-time faculty positions at Steward Observatory and Texas A&M University.  He has worked at the University of Arizona since 1988\, with a break in 2005-2017 to serve as the Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at the University of Cambridge.  He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of London\, the Royal Astronomical Society\, the American Astronomical Society\, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.  Along with Fiona Harrison at Caltech\, he co-chaired the Astro2020 Decadal Survey.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-general-meeting-march/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20210805T162717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T162717Z
UID:6254-1645297200-1645304400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky. We will explore planets\, Nebulae\, Star Clusters\, Galaxies\, and much more. The event will be streamed from our Facebook Page (TAAA Facebook). You can follow our Facebook event for any weather and other updates. FREE. \nCheck Facebook or back here closer to the event for any updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/virtual-stargazing/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20211222T225856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T225856Z
UID:6942-1645209000-1645216200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-historic-canoa-ranch/
LOCATION:Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20211222T225359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T225359Z
UID:6940-1644690600-1644699600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) in conjunction with Editors from the Astronomy Magazine and Pima Community College East for an evening of stargazing. We will observe planets\, star clusters\, multiple star systems\, nebulae\, galaxies\, and lots more through several telescopes. Observing will be at the south end of the PCC East Campus near the astronomy domes. Follow our Facebook event for any real-time updates or adjustments due to weather at:  TAAA Facebook Events page
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-star-party-2/
LOCATION:Pima Community College East\, 8181 E Irvington Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20211111T073235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T094247Z
UID:6703-1644517800-1644523200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2022
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:  \nNone\nPresenter:\n \nWe do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting. \nMain Presentation:  \nUncommon Star Types Like Pulsar’s\nPresenter:  ???\n \nOur only topic for the night will be a continuation of our recent topic on Star classification about the uncommon star types like pulsar’s. 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-february-2022/
LOCATION:ONLINE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20210805T161854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T162328Z
UID:6247-1644087600-1644094800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Catalina State Park Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Catalina State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.\nInformation: 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/). \nAdditional details will be posted here and on Facebook as we get closer to the event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/catalina-state-park-stargazing-3/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20211111T072613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T074839Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – General Meeting – February 2022
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Hitchhiker’s Guide to Hot Jupiters\nPresentation:  Dr. Megan Mansfield will present on Hot Jupiters; gas giant exoplanets (planets outside the Solar System) that are similar in size to Jupiter. However\, the scorching hot temperatures of Hot Jupiters go as high as several thousand degrees. That makes their chemistry very unlike that of the Solar System’s Jupiter. For example\, a typical Hot Jupiter might be warm enough for it to rain liquid iron instead of water. In her talk\, Dr. Mansfield will describe some of the unique properties of Hot Jupiters. She’ll also share Hubble Space Telescope observations of Hot Jupiters which give information on the properties of their atmospheres. And she will describe how these observations were used to construct a “field guide” to Hot Jupiters\, to help researchers learn more about these unique planets\, including how they formed. \nBio:  Megan Mansfield is originally from Des Moines\, Iowa. She went to college at MIT and graduate school at the University of Chicago before moving to Tucson to become a NASA Sagan Fellow at the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory. She works with Daniel Apai\, using both ground-based and space-based telescopes to study the atmospheres of exoplanets. Outside of work\, she enjoys running\, making music\, and hanging out with her cats\, Orion and Luna. \n7:15 pm – TAAA’s Policy on Working with Minors Training\nTAAA President Mae Smith and Star Party Manager Jim Knoll will present the Triennial requirement for TAAA’s Policy on Working with Minors. This training is required for members participating in the School/Nonprofit Star Party program\, the Tucson Stargazing Adventures paid star party program\, and any members that might be involved in educational or telescope programs in remote locations such as the Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC) or at TIMPA. This training is recommended for all other TAAA members and is a good opportunity to broaden knowledge of TAAA programs and policies. The presentation will provide policy background and review circumstances that may be experienced when conducting these educational outreach programs. It will also review the five activity levels and provide an opportunity to seek clarification or ask questions. Estimated training time is 45 minutes. (Note that this is Fundamentals Training\, which covers most common TAAA activities with minors. An Advanced Training will be announced when offered.)
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-general-meeting-february-2022/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20210805T161304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211212T151337Z
UID:6236-1642876200-1642883400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a 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/). \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  Event Registration
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-stargazing-5/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20211222T213133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T213547Z
UID:6936-1642183200-1642190400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for an evening of stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. Canoa Ranch is located south of Tucson along I-19 at 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road. Event will go from 6 – 8 pm. Pre-Registration is required. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/ and search for Stargazing Canoa Ranch to register.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-canoa-ranch/
LOCATION:Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20211111T073037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T021135Z
UID:6701-1642098600-1642104000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2022
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:  \nNone\nPresenter:\n \nWe do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting. \nMain Presentation:  \nAsterisms\nPresenter:  Peter Hermes\n \nPeter Hermes will discuss various asterisms\, (which is a pattern or group of stars).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-january-2022/
LOCATION:ONLINE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20210805T160055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211212T150934Z
UID:6222-1641666600-1641673800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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/). \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Eventbrite Registration
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-stargazing-4/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20211111T072330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T052822Z
UID:6695-1641580200-1641585600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – General Meeting – January 2022
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Dark Skies in Southern Arizona: Past\, Present and Future\nPresentation:  John Barentine\, astronomer\, historian\, and policy-maker will present on the global dark-skies movement. That the movement effectively began in the Tucson area\, is no surprise given its long astronomical history. In his presentation\, John will review regional achievements to date and the challenges we face in the coming decade that involve the balance of managing growth and sustaining astronomy’s contribution to the local economy. Lastly\, he will touch on satellite ‘megaconstellations’\, an issue not limited to our region\, but of increasing concern to professional and amateur astronomers alike. \nPresenter:  John Barentine is the Principal Consultant at Dark Sky Consulting\, LLC\, and was formerly the Director of Public Policy for the International Dark-Sky Association. He earned a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin\, and previously held staff positions at the National Solar Observatory\, Apache Point Observatory\, and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. Throughout his career\, he has been involved in educating the public about science. He is a member of the American Astronomical Society and the International Astronomical Union\, and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. The asteroid (14505) Barentine is named in his honor. His interests outside of astronomy and light pollution research include history\, art and architecture\, politics\, law and current events. \n7:15 pm – Seasonal Night Sky Presentation\nMary Turner will present her popular Seasonal Night Sky Presentation.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-general-meeting-january-2022/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20210812T164727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T010016Z
UID:6341-1640629800-1640637000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Observing
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an evening of observing at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC)\, 100 miles southeast of Tucson near the Chiricahua Mountains. CAC is an incredibly dark site with several large telescopes. The number of telescopes used will depend on the number of participants. Cost is only $50/adult and $25/child under 15. For reservations and additional information\, visit our Tucson Stargazing Adventures or select Star Parties\, Tucson Stargazing Adventures\, Observing at our very dark site.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/chiricahua-astronomy-complex-observing-3/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20200827T214218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T214524Z
UID:4204-1639245600-1639252800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nViewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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/). \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Check back here for the link as we get closer.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-stargazing-8/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20211111T072836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T051742Z
UID:6699-1639074600-1639080000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2021
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:  \nNone\nPresenter:\n \nWe do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting. \nMain Presentation:  \nClassifying Star Types\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n \nOur only topic for the night will be Classifying Star Types by Connor Justice.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-december-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20200827T212823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T212823Z
UID:4196-1638640800-1638648000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a 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/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-stargazing-4/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20211111T072050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T083901Z
UID:6693-1638556200-1638561600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – General Meeting – December 2021
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Constructing SAM; a Mars Habitat at Biosphere 2\nPresentation:  Kai Staats\, Director of the Space Analog for the Moon and Mars (SAM) will talk about this hermetically sealed habitat being built at the University of Arizona Biosphere 2 to simulate living conditions on Mars. The SAM pressure vessel incorporates a greenhouse and crew quarters with workshop\, kitchen\, common area\, sleeping accommodations and airlock into the adjacent Mars yard.  The greenhouse provides hydroponic and soil-based growing environments\, controlled lighting\, humidity\, heating and cooling. Other support systems provide clean air and water. The adjacent half acre is a replica of a Martian landscape. Pressure suits\, rovers\, and drones can be tested over varied terrain and obstacles. The first teams are scheduled for May 2022. Kai will describe SAM’s core science research objectives\, and share photos and stories about the construction process. \nPresenter:  Kai Statts\, science researcher\, filmmaker\, and writer and a veteran developer of platforms for research and science education. He was co-founder and CEO of the world-renowned Yellow Dog Linux (YDL) operating system for ten years. The YDL platform was used in Department of Energy\, NASA\, and University research across a full spectrum of sciences. Kai wrote the machine learning algorithm Karoo GP which has been used at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) for classification of glitches and supernovae; and was principal designer of the Mt. Meru Astronomical Observatory in Tanzania\, the first of its kind in East Africa. \nAt Arizona State University Kai led the development of SIMOC\, a research-grade computer simulation and educational interface hosted by National Geographic that enables citizen scientists to explore the complexity of a human habitat on Mars. At Biosphere 2\, Kai and his team are taking the next big step by building SAM. \nOf special interest to TAAA\, many years ago\, Kai was president of the Phoenix Astronomical Society where he first met David Levy\, who remains a dear friend today.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-general-meeting-december-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20200827T214104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T214422Z
UID:4203-1638037800-1638045000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nViewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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/). \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Check back here for the link as we get closer.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-stargazing-7/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20210812T164424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T005933Z
UID:6339-1637951400-1637958600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Observing
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an evening of observing at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC)\, 100 miles southeast of Tucson near the Chiricahua Mountains. CAC is an incredibly dark site with several large telescopes. The number of telescopes used will depend on the number of participants. Cost is only $50/adult and $25/child under 15. For reservations and additional information\, visit our Tucson Stargazing Adventures or select Star Parties\, Tucson Stargazing Adventures\, Observing at our very dark site.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/chiricahua-astronomy-complex-observing-2/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20211026T021749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T021749Z
UID:6653-1636830000-1636835400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Elfrida Library\, Cochise County
DESCRIPTION:Join TAAA and the Elfrida Library for an evening of stargazing at the Elfrida Library\, Elfrida\, AZ. We will have a couple TAAA telescopes and the Library will have their tabletop library telescope available for patrons to get familiar with so you can check it out in the future.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-elfrida-library-cochise-county/
LOCATION:Elfrida Library\, 10552 N Hwy 191\, Elfrida\, AZ\, 85610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20210809T080147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T051521Z
UID:6308-1636655400-1636660800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2021
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:  \nLibra and Norma\nPresenter:   Peter Hermes\n \nPeter Hermes will be presenting Libra and Norma for the constellation of the month. \nMain Presentation:  \nNone\nPresenter:\n \nWe do not have a main topic presenter this month.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-november-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20200827T212712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T161159Z
UID:4195-1636223400-1636230600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a 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/). \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Check back here for the link as we get closer.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-stargazing-3/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20211019T014034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T014034Z
UID:6635-1636192800-1636300800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Empire Ranch Solar
DESCRIPTION:Saturday November 6 and Sunday November 7 — SE TUCSON [SONOITA] (SOLAR (all day)\nEmpire Ranch Cowboy Festival \nHighyway 83 SE of Tucson approximately 20 miles\nAge/Grade Level:  All Ages\n# Participants:  300\nSolar Observing throughout the day / Other Festival activities.\nNearest Moon Phase:  N/A\nDirections:  East on I-10 to Highway 83. South on Highway 83 approximately 18 miles to paved road on left between miles post 40 & 39 (watch for brown Historic Empire Ranch sign). East on raod and follow for 3 miles to Empire Ranch House.\nViewing Location:  TBD.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/empire-ranch-solar/
LOCATION:Empire Ranch\, E Empire Ranch Road\, Sonoita\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20210809T075512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T082300Z
UID:6302-1636137000-1636142400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE - General Meeting – November 2021
DESCRIPTION:TAAA’s next general member meeting will be held online\, on Friday\, November 5\, 2021. The Main Presentation starts at 6:30 P.M. NON-MEMBERS may attend via Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/.                             MEMBERS should attend the meeting via Zoom.\n6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  David Levy’s two astronomy careers:  Rewards and Challenges\nPresentation:  Over the course of the last 60 years\, David Levy has followed two different paths to the night sky.  In his own words\, “One is the observing\, the search for comets\, which includes the discoveries of 21 comets including Shoemaker-Levy 9.   The other relates the night sky to English Literature.  This lecture will cover the joys and the challenges of this double-pronged approach to the night sky\, in which the first grabs my heart\, and the second touches my soul.” \nPresenter:  David Levy is arguably one of the most enthusiastic and famous amateur astronomers of our time.  Although he has never taken a class in astronomy\, he has written over three dozen books\, written for three astronomy magazines and appeared on television programs featured on the Discovery and the Science Channels.  Among David’s accomplishments are 23 comet discoveries\, the most famous being Shoemaker-Levy 9 that collided with Jupiter in 1994\, a few hundred shared asteroid discoveries\, an Emmy for the documentary Three Minutes to Impact\, five honorary doctorates in Science and a PhD which combines astronomy and English Literature.  Currently\, he is the editor of the web magazine Sky’s Up!\, and has a monthly column\, Skyward\, in the Vail Voice community newspaper. David continues to hunt for comets and asteroids\, and lectures worldwide.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-general-meeting-november-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20200827T215141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T215141Z
UID:4208-1635534000-1635541200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Star Party Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky. We will explore planets\, Nebulae\, Star Clusters\, Galaxies\, and much more. The event will be streamed from our Facebook Page (TAAA Facebook)
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/virtual-star-party-stargazing-4/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20200827T213956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T234319Z
UID:4202-1635013800-1635021000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nViewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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/). \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please visit the following link to register for the event: https://october_stagazing_aguacalientepark.eventbrite.com.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-stargazing-3/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20210812T163925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T005313Z
UID:6335-1634410800-1634418000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Observing
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an evening of observing at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC)\, 100 miles southeast of Tucson near the Chiricahua Mountains. CAC is an incredibly dark site with several large telescopes. The number of telescopes used will depend on the number of participants. Cost is only $50/adult and $25/child under 15. For reservations and additional information\, visit our Tucson Stargazing Adventures or select Star Parties\, Tucson Stargazing Adventures\, Observing at our very dark site.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/chiricahua-astronomy-complex-observing/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211017
DTSTAMP:20260505T205131
CREATED:20210824T210037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T210048Z
UID:6394-1634342400-1634428799@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:International Observe the Moon
DESCRIPTION:International Observe the Moon is October 16\, 2021. If there are not any specific events scheduled\, get out a pair of binoculars or just go out and observe the Moon with your eyes. The Moon will be a Waxing Gibbous\, between First Quarter and Full. \nWe have several telescopes available to check out from the Pima County Library. This is a great use of the telescope\, having fun observing the Moon with your family or friends. For more information on our Library Telescope program and how to check one out\, visit our webpage at Library Telescope.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/international-observe-the-moon-3/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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