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Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East

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

Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East Tucson, AZ Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East. Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East →

Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area

Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area 2000 N Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) Viewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main loop. Information: Great dark skies in Western Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area →

Stargazing at Anamax Park, Sahuarita AZ

Anamax Park, Sahuarita AZ 17501 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita, AZ, United States

Star Party - Anamax Park, Sahuarita, AZ Viewing Location: Field 4 in the middle of the soccer field Great dark skies just South of Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Weather dependent.  For … Continue reading Stargazing at Anamax Park, Sahuarita AZ →

Grand Canyon Star Party

Grand Canyon Visitor Center Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon, AZ, United States

The Grand Canyon Star Party (GCSP) will be held this year from June 1 - 8 at the Grand Canyon National Park. Telescope observing typically goes from 8-11 pm at the Visitor Center of the South Rim. There will also be a GCSP at the North Rim. We will have up to 60 telescopes each … Continue reading Grand Canyon Star Party →

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Stargazing at Oracle State Park

Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  Star Party telescope viewing (8:00 – 10:00pm) Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park →

ZOOM ONLY – General Meeting – June 2024

ONLINE

Presentation:  Following Pluto's Heart: A Look into Pluto's Past and Present When NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft flew through the Pluto system in 2015, it revealed a geologic surface of surprising complexity, which further hinted at the dwarf planet’s unusual hidden depths. The characteristics of Pluto’s thick ice shell and its potentially long-lived subsurface ocean, as … Continue reading ZOOM ONLY – General Meeting – June 2024 →

Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East

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

Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East Tucson, AZ Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East. Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East →

HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2024

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

Presentation 1:  Observing The Fall Sky Mary Turner presents her popular seasonal talk about what to see in the summer night sky, as well as fascinating myths and facts about each object. Learn about bright planets, meteor showers, and all else accessible, to the naked eye, binoculars, and/or telescopes. Bio: Dr. Mary Turner received her … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2024 →

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2024

ONLINE

Main Presentation:  Supernovae Presenter:  Connor Justice This month for our main topic, we will be revisiting a 2019 presentation on Supernovae. Constellation of the Month:  Pegasus We will also be revisiting the Constellation Pegasus, to give some observation ideas for the Fall once monsoon season breaks.  

HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2024

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

Presentation:  My Deep-Sky Astrophotography Journey TAAA member David Stearn shares his journey into Deep-Sky Astrophotography, showcasing his transition from landscape and nature photography to capturing the wonders of the cosmos. This presentation is perfect for visual astronomers interested in exploring the world of imaging, as well as for seasoned astrophotographers looking to learn new techniques. … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2024 →

Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park

Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 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 … Continue reading Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park →

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2024

ONLINE

Main Presentation:  Star Atlas Presenter:  Connor Justice This month, Connor Justice will be re-presenting a 2019 presentation on Star Atlas. Astronomer of the Month:  Al-battani Presenter:  Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will be highlighting the Middle Ages astronomer Al-battani.