Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association

Star Party-Desert Museum
2016-08-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Desert Museum, 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85743, United States
Star Party-Sonoran Desert Museum
FAR WEST TUCSON
Setup: 6:00 pm
Observing: 7 – 9 pm
Viewing Location: TBD
Estimated # Participants: 250
Age/Grade: Grades All Ages
# Scopes Required: 2
Other Activities: Desert Museum Cool Summer Nights program
TAAA POC: Jim Knoll

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2016
2016-08-11 18:30 - 20:30 | U.S.G.S. Building, 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
TOPIC FOR THE AUGUST MEETING IS STILL TO BE DETERMINED.

General Meeting - August 2016
2016-08-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
Our August 5th speaker will be Dr Vishnu Reddy from the Planetary Science Institute and the UA Lunar and Planetary Lab. He will present an overview of the Dawn mission and key science results from Vesta and Ceres. He’ll also tell us how amateur astronomers can help monitor variations on Ceres between now and perihelion.

TIMPA Star Party 7/29/2016
2016-07-29 18:00 - 23:00 | TIMPA
Waning crescent (New -4)
Members Only

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting - July 2016
2016-07-14 18:30 - 20:00 | U.S.G.S. Building, 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
Equipment Presentation: Push-to Dobsonian
I have added the altitude encoder and the controller box to my 8 inch Orion SkyQuest Dobsonian. I will demonstrate how a “Push to”, sometimes called “Digital Setting Circles”, mount works.
Constellation of the Month
The “Constellation of the Month”, TBA, will be presented by Joe Grisillo. I am looking for people to present future “Constellation of the Month”, whether it is a favorite or a constellation you would like to learn more about.

TIMPA Star Party 7/8/2016
2016-07-08 18:00 - 23:00 | TIMPA
Waxing crescent (New +4)
Members Only

TIMPA Star Party 7/2/2016
2016-07-02 06:00 - 23:00 | TIMPA
Waning crescent (New -2)
Members Only

General Meeting - July 2016
2016-07-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210), 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
Astronomy Essentials Presentation – 6:30 PM
Summer Night Sky
Mary Turner, our appointed Chief Observer, will take us on a tour of the Summer night sky. We may be entering the monsoon season but the sky usually does clear once the storms pass through. Mary uses astronomical data, images and mythology, to bring the summer night sky to life.
Main Presentation – 7:30 PM
A Tale of a Tipping Moon, Recorded in Lunar Ice
James T. Keane, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Department of Planetary Science, University of Arizona

Grand Canyon Star Party
2016-06-11 20:00 - 23:00, 2016-06-10 20:00 - 23:00, 2016-06-09 20:00 - 23:00, 2016-06-08 20:00 - 23:00, 2016-06-07 20:00 - 23:00, 2016-06-06 20:00 - 23:00, 2016-06-05 20:00 - 23:00, 2016-06-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023, United States
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon.
Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm. Telescopes will be set up behind the Visitor Center. There will also be nightly talks @ 8 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium. There will be Solar Observing throughout the day at various locations around the Park.
We will observe a wide variety of Celestial Wonders under some very dark and pristine skies. Come join us for some astronomy fun at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!
For further information, contact:
Jim O’Connor
South Rim Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party
gcsp [at] tucsonastronomy.org
P, O. Box 457
Cortaro, AZ 85652
Home: (520) 546-2961
Cell: (520) 405-6551

TIMPA Star Party 6/4/2016
2016-06-04 18:00 - 23:00 | TIMPA
Waning crescent (New -1)
Members Only

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park
2016-05-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States
Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park
NORTHEAST TUCSON
Setup: 7 pm
Observing: 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

TIMPA Star Party 5/27/2016
2016-05-27 18:00 - 23:00 | TIMPA
Waning Gibous (New -9)
Members Only

Astronomy Day (Solar & Evening Telescope Observing)
2016-05-14 12:00 - 21:00 | Brandi Fenton Park, 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have Solar & Evening Telescopes to view the Sun and other Celestial Wonders of the Night Sky. We will also have interactive exhibits to explore various astronomy subjects. Experts will also be available to assist amateur Astronomers with using their own equipment.
Observing & Interactive Exhibits will be at Ramada A and the large Grass Area.
Schedule of Events.
Solar Observing: Noon – 6:30 pm
Interactive Exhibits Noon – 6 pm
Pocket Solar System/Sun Dials
Make your own impact crater
Learn about meteorites
50mm Telescope-Door Prize (must be present to win) 7 pm
Walk Around The Night Sky Presentation 7:30 pm
Night Sky Viewing 7:30 – 9 pm
Help with personal telescopes As Required

Mercury Transit Across the Sun
2016-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Brandi Fenton Park, 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Solar Observing-Pima County NRPR @ Brandi Fenton Park
CENTRAL TUCSON
Setup: 7 am
Observing: 8 – 10 am
Viewing Location: Grass area adjacent to main Pavilion.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several Solar Telescopes to safely observe the Mercury Transit across the Sun. Open to the Public

TIMPA Star Party 5/7/2016
2016-05-07 18:00 - 23:00 | TIMPA
Waxing crescent (New+1)
Members Only

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic
2016-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States
Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic)
WEST TUCSON
Setup: 6:30 pm
Observing: 7 – 9 pm
Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Catalina State Park
2016-04-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Catalina State Park, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States
Star Party-Catalina State Park
Tucson, AZ
Setup: 6:30 PM
Observing: 7 – 10 PM
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 also have a talk about what is up in the night sky and how it relates to ancient times.

Tucson Festival of Books
2016-03-13 08:30 - 17:30, 2016-03-12 08:30 - 17:30 | UA Mall, 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
SOLAR Observing & TAAA Exhibit -Tucson Festival of Books @ UA Mall.
Solar Observing & Interactive Exhibits from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Viewing Location: UA Mall (specific location TBD).

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park
2016-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85749, United States
Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park
NORTHEAST TUCSON
Setup: 6:30 pm
Observing: 7 – 9 pm
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park
2016-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Ironwood Picnic, 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85735, United States

Star Party-Oracle State Park
2016-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, 85623, United States
Star Party-Oracle State Park.
ORACLE
Setup: 6 pm. Observing: 7 – 9:00 pm
Viewing Location: Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view deep-sky objects. Open to the Public. Oracle State Park admission fee applies.
