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General Meeting – August 2019

UA Modern Languages Building 1423 East University Blvd, Third Floor Auditorium (Room 350), Tucson, AZ, United States

NOTICE - NEW SUMMER LOCATION! 6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  Two Talks: Personal Observatory and CAC Update Speaker 1:  David Klein, TAAA member, amateur astronomy and astrophotographer, will talk about developing and running his personal observatory in Tucson. His New World Observatory has a fully-automated Exploradome. Speaker 2:  Ed Foley, current board member at … Continue reading General Meeting – August 2019

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2019

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

NOTICE - NEW LOCATION! Constellation of the Month: Telescopium Presenter:  Ralph Means Because this didn't end up happening last month, Ralph Means will start the night with the southern constellation Telescopium. Main Presentation: Choose an Newtonian Telescope Presenter:  Alan Kleuse For our main topic, Alan Kleuse will be showing us how to Choose an Newtonian … Continue reading Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2019

Spacefest STEAM

Starr Pass Resort 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, United States

Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for some Solar Observing in support of the annual Spacefest Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) event at JW Marriott starr Pass. The event will go from 9 am to 4 pm but solar observing will only be in the morning. Weather dependent.

Spacefest STEAM

Starr Pass Resort 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, United States

Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for some Solar Observing in support of the annual Spacefest Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) event at JW Marriott starr Pass. The event will go from 9 am to 4 pm but solar observing will only be in the morning. Weather dependent.

Natural Grocers Solar

Natural Grocers 7220 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join TAAA and other Non-Profits throughout the day at the Natural Grocers (7220 E Broadway). TAAA will have a solar telescope setup outside the main entrance (weather permitting) in the morning to safely view the Sun and any Solar Prominences and Sunspots. Follow the event on the TAAA Facebook Page for a real-time update on weather … Continue reading Natural Grocers Solar

General Meeting – September 2019

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

6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  Two Talks: Dark Sky NM Observatory and Bylaw Changes Speaker 1: TAAA member Gregg Ruppel will talk about his Dark Sky New Mexico Observatory near Animas, NM. Speaker 2: TAAA member Doug Smith will provide information about two suggested TAAA Bylaws changes. 7:30 pm - Main Presentation Title:  Testing … Continue reading General Meeting – September 2019

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2019

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

Constellation of the Month: Delphinus and Equuleus Presenter:  Connor Justice Connor Justice will start the night with the southern constellation Delphinus and Equuleus. Main Presentation: Star Hopping Presenter:  Doug Smith For our main topic, Doug Smith will be teaching the basics of Star Hopping.

Oracle State Park Star Party

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

Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and Oracle State Park for an evening of dark-sky Stargazing.  There will be other events happening as well. Check the Oracle State Park website for additional details.

General Meeting –October 2019

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 fall night sky. As usual in her popular talks, Mary's use of astronomical data, images, and mythology brings the seasonal changes in the sky to life. 7:30 pm - Main … Continue reading General Meeting –October 2019

Catalina State Park Star Party

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 Star Party

International Observe the Moon

Flandrau Science Center 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States

A star party to support the International Observe the Moon and Flandrau Science Center. Several telescopes will be set up on the University of Arizona Mall just south of Flandrau Science Center.

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2019

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

Open to the Public! Constellation of the Month: Antlia Presenter:  Connor Justice Connor Justice will start the night with the southern constellation Antlia. Main Presentation: Using and Choosing Refractor Telescopes Presenter:  John Kalas For our main topic, John Kalas will be discussing Using and Choosing Refractor Telescopes.

Evening Under the Stars

Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United States

Evening Under the Stars Observing at the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. Want to stargaze from a dark site where the band of the Milky Way is clearly visible across the sky? You see so many stars it is hard to pick out the constellations. Twice per year, we open our TAAA … Continue reading Evening Under the Stars

Chiricahua National Monument Astronomy Event

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

TAAA Stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location is Echo Canyon Trailhead.  A talk is scheduled before observing Bonita Campground Amphitheater at 6:00 pm with observing from 7 – 9 … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Astronomy Event

General Meeting – November 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 – November 2019