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  • Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch

    Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United States

    Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources (CLR) for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. We will observe planets, star clusters, multiple star systems, nebulae, galaxies, and lots more. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy … Continue reading Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch →

  • Stargazing at Oracle State Park

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

    Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623Star 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 + Planets, … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park →

  • HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2025

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

    Title: Exploring New Worlds in Space: From Clay Tablets to the Pandora Space Telescope and Beyond Modern science is opening a fascinating window on worlds around other stars. Ground- and space-based telescopes are now discovering new planets at an accelerating pace. Careful, high-precision observations now provide important clues on the atmospheric compositions of many extrasolar … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2025 →

  • ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2025

    Title:  Constellation of the Month Pisces Presenter:  Pete Hermes  Pete Hermes will give us a look at the Autumn constellation Pisces as our constellation of the month.  Title:  History of Astro-photography Presenter:  Doug Smith And due to an attendee request from October, this months main topic is on the History of Astro-photography by Doug Smith … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2025 →

  • Cancelled/Rescheduled – Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East

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

    This Star Party has been cancelled and rescheduled for Dec. 19th. Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East3693 S Old Spanish TrailTucson, AZ 85730 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 … Continue reading Cancelled/Rescheduled – Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East →

  • Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking LotInformation: 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. … Continue reading Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park →

  • Cancelled/Rescheduled – Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument

    Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

    This Star Party has been rescheduled for Dec. 20th. Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, galaxies millions of light years away, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for … Continue reading Cancelled/Rescheduled – Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument →

  • HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2025

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

    Title: How Robotic Telescopes Revolutionized Binary Star Research Astronomer Russ Genet will talk about the advances in robotic telescope imaging. Fairborn Observatory, founded by Dr Genet, installed their first robotic telescopes in a fully automated observatory on Arizona’s Mt. Hopkins in 1985. By 1989, a “farm” of seven robots was remotely accessible via 9600 baud … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2025 →

  • ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2025

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    Title:  Constellation of the Month Gemini Presenter:  Connor Justice Connor Justice will be presenting on the constellation Gemini. Title:  Comets Presenter:  Stephen Ferris Stephen Ferris will be discussing Comets for our main topic. 

  • 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 AreaTucson, 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 astronomical viewing.  … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area →

  • Stargazing at Catalina State Park

    Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States

    Star Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson, AZViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park.Star Party open to the Public.  Admission fee for entrance into Catalina State Park. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing.We … Continue reading Stargazing at Catalina State Park →

  • Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park – “Holiday Nights” Event

    Tohono Chul Park 7366 North Paseo del Norte, Tucson, Arizona, United States

    Join us at the Tohono Chul Park in Tucson AZ for an evening of stargazing through our telescopes during their "Holiday Nights" event at this historic location. TAAA will have our Volunteer Astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters and more, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! Look for us … Continue reading Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park – “Holiday Nights” Event →

  • Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East Side – Venue change.

    Desert Research Learning Center 12661 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona, United States

    Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East SideNow at their Desert Learning Center 12661 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85730Map Coordinates: 32.22239965337127, -110.72231843802784Drive to the end of Broadway Blvd, parking is limited along roadside. Guides will give directions, short walk to site. Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East Side – Venue change. →

  • Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument

    Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

    Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, galaxies millions of light years away, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location will be at the Faraway … Continue reading Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument →

  • Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park

    Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZ

    Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State ParkStar Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several advanced amateur telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more.Great opportunity to look through … Continue reading Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park →