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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20210812T164727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T010016Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
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:20260505T221239
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
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:20260505T221239
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
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:20260505T221239
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:20260505T221239
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:20260505T221239
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211017
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20210809T075944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T061110Z
UID:6306-1634236200-1634241600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2021
DESCRIPTION:We do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting\, so our only topic for the night will be on Historical Women in Astronomy\, by Doug Smith.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-october-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20200827T213148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T161804Z
UID:4198-1633804200-1633815000@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-2/
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:20211002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20200827T212336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T163923Z
UID:4193-1633201200-1633208400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:TAAA Stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from the Dark Sky Park. You will see planets\, nebulae\, star clusters\, double stars\, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location will either be Echo Canyon Trailhead or the Faraway Ranch just inside the entrance gate.  A talk may be scheduled before observing at Bonita Campground Amphitheater. Please try to use red light flashlights and minimize white light (to include cell phones) that will hinder your night vision. Chiricahua National Monument website: https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm.  Weather dependent — Follow the event on the TAAA Facebook page to get weather and other updates: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. \nCheck back here or on Facebook closer to the event for any updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/chiricahua-national-monument-stargazing/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20210809T075159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T101818Z
UID:6300-1633113000-1633118400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE - General Meeting – October 2021
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Searching for Earth-Twin Exoplanets with the NEID Spectrometer\nOver the past three decades astronomers have discovered a menagerie of exoplanets around nearby stars\, and it is now clear that planets form with a breadth of characteristics barely hinted at by the planets in our solar system. The goal of finding and characterizing rocky\, Earth-like planets remains paramount\, but until recently has been hampered by astronomical instruments lacking the sensitivity required to detect signals from these small bodies. A new class of spectroscopic instruments\, including the NASA and NSF (National Science Foundation) funded NEID spectrometer at the 3.5 meter WIYN telescope on Kitt Peak\, is now coming online\, and for the first time will start probing nearby stars for Earth twins. \nNEID is dedicated to high precision radial velocity (RV) observations of exoplanets. The RV (or Doppler) effect depends on a planet causing a tiny gravitational pull on the star it orbits\, causing the star to “wobble” which can be noted as changes in its spectrum.  In his talk\, Dr. Chad Bender will describe the technology enabling these new searches\, and what is to come over the next few years as astronomers push the limits of sensitivity lower and lower towards the goal of finding planets like our own. \nPresenter:  Dr. Chad Bender is an instrument builder and observational astronomer\, studying how planets and planetary systems form and evolve. He has spent the past decade designing and building two extreme precision radial velocity (RV) spectrometers that are now in operation. Earlier this summer\, his team completed construction of NEID\, which is now the most precise RV spectrometer in the United States\, and which has begun a survey of nearby Sun-like stars to search for Earth-like planets. Dr. Bender received his Ph.D. in 2006\, and is currently an Associate Astronomer at the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory. \n7:30 pm (approximately) – Seasonal Night Sky Presentation\nDr. Mary Turner will present her popular Fall Night Sky Presentation.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-general-meeting-october-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20210717T053255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210717T053255Z
UID:6077-1632661200-1632670200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Planetary Science Solar
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will participate in the Lunar and Planetary Lab Art of Planetary Science with evening observing on the UA Mall September 24 and some Solar Observing (time TBD) on Sunday September 26. More to follow as we get closer.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/the-art-of-planetary-science-solar/
LOCATION:UA Mall\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20210717T053149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210717T053149Z
UID:6075-1632510000-1632517200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Planetary Science
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will participate in the Lunar and Planetary Lab Art of Planetary Science with evening observing on the UA Mall September 24 and some Solar Observing (time TBD) on Sunday September 26. More to follow as we get closer.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/the-art-of-planetary-science/
LOCATION:UA Mall\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20200827T220150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T163355Z
UID:4209-1631386800-1631394000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Oracle State Park Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Oracle State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Kannally Ranch House\nInformation: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.  Star Party open to the Public.  Admission cost for entrance into Oracle State Park may apply.  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 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/). There is generally a talk and other events also taking place. Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information. Check TAAA Facebook Page or here for any updates as we get closer.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/oracle-state-park-stargazing-3/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20200827T213834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T214003Z
UID:4201-1631386800-1631394000@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. The event is FREE but register at: https://september_stagazing_aguacalientepark.eventbrite.com
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-stargazing/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20210809T075802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T180547Z
UID:6304-1631212200-1631217600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2021
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:  \nHydrus\nPresenter:  David Evans\n \nDavid Evans will be highlighting the southern constellation Hydrus. \nMain Presentation:  \nAstronomer William Herschel\nPresenter:  Connor Justice \nConnor Justice will be providing the main topic on astronomer William Herschel\, who discovered Uranus.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-september-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20210809T074949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T051003Z
UID:6298-1630693800-1630699200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE - General Meeting – September 2021
DESCRIPTION:TAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday\, September 3\, 2021\, and available online. The Main Presentation starts at 6:30 P.M and is open to the public. A Members Only Meeting will follow. Non-members may attend the Main Presentation via Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/.  Members should attend the meeting via Zoom.\n6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  NEO Surveyor Mission: Why Does It Matter?\nPresentation:  University of Arizona astronomer and professor Dr. Amy Mainzer will talk about the new NASA mission she is leading; the Near Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission. NEO Surveyor is an infrared space telescope designed to expand our ability to find\, track\, and characterize asteroids and comets that may pose a threat to Earth. Objects are considered NEOs if they come within 30 million miles of Earth’s orbit. By identifying these objects when they are decades away\, we will potentially be able to mitigate their danger by pushing them out of the way. \nPresenter:  Dr. Amy Mainzer serves as the Principal Investigator for NASA’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) mission\, an Earth-orbiting satellite that uses infrared sensors to characterize asteroids and comets. She is also leading NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission\, currently in development\, which will carry out a comprehensive survey of the most potentially hazardous NEOs. Dr. Mainzer is currently the Chair of the American Astronomical Society’s Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS)\, the world’s largest professional society of planetary scientists. She also serves as the Chair of NASA’s Planetary Advisory Committee (PAC). She was the science consultant\, co-executive producer\, and on-camera host of the PBS Kids television show Ready Jet Go!\, which aimed to teach basic physics\, Earth science\, and astronomy to children ages 3-8. She was in the 2016 documentary\, “For the Love of Spock”\, directed by Adam Nimoy (Leonard Nimoy’s son) and several episodes of the History Channel’s “The Universe” series.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-general-meeting-september-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20200827T215014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T163507Z
UID:4207-1630092600-1630098000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Desert Skies Virtual Star Party Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky using three telescopes. We will explore planets Jupiter and Saturn\, Nebulae\, Star Clusters\, Galaxies\, and much more. The event will be streamed live to our Facebook Page (TAAA Facebook). You can follow our Facebook event for any weather and other updates. FREE. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/virtual-star-party-stargazing-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20210427T054022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T065609Z
UID:5651-1628793000-1628798400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2021
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Learn your way around the night sky to add to your observing enjoyment. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month. \nContact:  Connor Justice \n Email:   fundamentals[at]tucsonastronomy.org \nConstellation of the Month:\nFornax\nPresenter:  Doug Smith\n \nDoug Smith will be discussing Fornax as the constellation of the month. \nMain Presentation:\nNGC 2000.0: The Complete New General Catalogue\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n \nOur main topic will be on the NGC catalog by Connor Justice. \n\n\n\nFrom Google Books:  “This essential amateur astronomer’s reference is an updated and expanded edition of J. L. E. Dreyer’s famous New General Catalogue\, providing visual data and notes for 13\,226 deep-sky objects.”
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-august-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20210427T053342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T042858Z
UID:5644-1628274600-1628283600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE - General Meeting – August 2021
DESCRIPTION:TAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday\, August 6\, 2021\, and available online. The Main Presentation starts at 6:30 P.M and is open to the public. A Members Only Meeting will follow. Non-members may attend the Main Presentation via Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/.  Members should attend the meeting via Zoom.\n6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Preparing for Artemis: Understanding the Moon’s most important resource\nPresentation:  Dr. Casey Honniball\, from Goddard Space Flight Center is featured in this pre-recorded presentation about NASA’s Artemis program given to the Night Sky Network in May 2021. NASA’s Artemis program will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon. Innovative technologies will allow the Artemis crew to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. A sustainable presence on the lunar surface requires in-depth knowledge of the Moon’s available resources. Perhaps the most important of these is water. In preparation for Artemis\, the lunar water cycle is being studied to understand the source\, transport and retention of water across the Moon. Dr. Honniball will discuss how we study water on the Moon from Earth-based observatories and how water may be used in future Artemis missions. \nPresenter:  Dr. Casey Honniball is a research fellow in the NASA Postdoctoral Program at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Her current research focuses on characterizing water on the Moon and testing field portable instruments for use by astronauts during an extravehicular activity on planetary surfaces. She earned her Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Science from the University of Hawaii in 2019. Recently Dr. Honniball and her team announced the direct detection of water molecules on a sunlit portion of the Moon using the air-borne telescope SOFIA. Since then\, she has made numerous media and outreach appearances to talk about lunar water. \n.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-general-meeting-august-2021/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210724T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221239
CREATED:20210717T052504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210717T162639Z
UID:6072-1627147800-1627158600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Reid Park Zoo Summer Safari Nights
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be supporting the Reid Park Zoo for their Dog Days of Summer Astronomy at the Zoom from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. If the weather cooperates\, we will have an hour or so of Solar Observing before sunset. We will show pictures of astronomy objects and be available to talk about astronomy in Tucson.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/reid-park-zoo-summer-safari-nights/
LOCATION:Reid Park\, 900 S Randolph Way\, Tucson\, 85716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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