UPCOMING EVENTS
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Valencia Library Telescope Dedication & Star Party

Valencia Library 202 W Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ, United States

A Star Party to dedicate the Lonny Baker TAAA Telescope for Library patrons to use. A Star Party using the Orion telescope will follow a short ceremony.

Mercury Transit Across the Sun

Brandi Fenton Park 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Mercury Transit Across the Sun. Monday November 11, 2019 (Veterans Day). This is a school holiday and a work holiday for many. Don’t pass up this “once-in-a-lifetime event”. A Mercury Transit (passing in front of) will NOT be visible again in the U.S. until May 7, 2049. Transits occur only 13-14 times per century. A … Continue reading Mercury Transit Across the Sun

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2019

U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

Constellation of the Month: Ara and Columba Presenter:  Connor Justice Connor Justice will start the night with the constellations Ara and Columba. Main Presentation: Atacama Large Millimeter Array Presenter:  Vince Baker For our main topic, Vince Baker will be discussing Atacama Large Millimeter Array.

General Meeting – December 2019

Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  Minor Policy Updates, Review and Training Speaker:  Mae Smith, TAAA President TAAA President Mae Smith will give a presentation on the group’s Minor Policy updates, review and training. Minor Policy procedures are to be fully enacted throughout TAAA by January 1, 2020. Mae’s talk will include updates on any … Continue reading General Meeting – December 2019

Murphy-Wilmot Library Evening Stargazing

Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Murphy-Wilmot Library for an evening of stargazing.

Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party

Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star 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

General Meeting – January 2020

Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  Seasonal Night Sky Objects Speaker:  Mary Turner, PhD Mary Turner, TAAA’s appointed Chief Observer, takes us on a tour of the winter night sky. Dr. Turner’s use of astronomical data, images, and mythology will bring seasonal changes in the sky to life, as always in her popular quarterly talks. … Continue reading General Meeting – January 2020

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2020

Tucson City Council Ward 6 3202 E. 1st Street, Tucson, AZ, United States

Constellation of the Month: Still To Be Determined Presenter: The constellation of the month has not yet been determined. Main Presentation: Telescope Maintenance Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will be giving the main topic on Telescope Maintenance.

Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing

Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star 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 Stargazing

Catalina State Park Stargazing

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.  … Continue reading Catalina State Park Stargazing

General Meeting – February 2020

Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  Member Planet Database Update Speaker:  David Rosetter TAAA member, David Rosetter, in charge of the TAAA Member Planet system, (which manages the TAAA member database), will talk about expanded web benefits for TAAA members and provide information on the web options available. Bring any questions you have on how … Continue reading General Meeting – February 2020

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2020

Tucson City Council Ward 6 3202 E. 1st Street, Tucson, AZ, United States

Constellation of the Month: Auriga Presenter:  Gus Gomez Gus Gomez will be presenting Auriga for the constellation of the month. Main Presentation: Discussion on Equipment Modifications Presenter: Our main topic will be an open discussion on equipment modifications that members have done to enhance their viewing sessions.

Tucson Star Party

Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Annual Tucson Star Party co-sponsored with Astronomy Magazine. Solar observing from 2 pm until sunset. Evening observing from sunset to 9 pm.  Enjoy some dark sky observing under wonderful Tucson skies. Follow the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event for weather and other updates.

Saguaro National Park EAST Monthly Astronomy Event

Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

TAAA Support to the Saguaro National Park EAST monthly astronomy event. Join park naturalists for an introduction to astronomy and a look at the desert night sky. Telescopes and binoculars will be available. Reservations are required. Call the Visitor Center at (520) 733-5153. Accessible Program. Observing and talk will be at the Visitor Center from 7 - … Continue reading Saguaro National Park EAST Monthly Astronomy Event