UPCOMING EVENTS
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Elfrida, AZ Library Evening Stargazing
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United StatesAn evening of Stargazing at the Elfrida Library in Elfrida, AZ (SE of Tucson in Cochise County). Event will include both Elfrida and Tombstone Libraries.
Elfrida Library Solar Observing
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United StatesA morning of observing the Sun at the Elfrida Library in Elfrida, AZ (SE of Tucson in Cochise County). Event will include both Elfrida and Tombstone Libraries.
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2019
Tucson City Council Ward 6 3202 E. 1st Street, Tucson, AZ, United StatesNOTICE - NEW LOCATION! Constellation of the Month: Telescopium Presenter: Ralph Means Ralph Means will start the night with the southern constellation Telescopium. Main Presentation: Spaceflight History: Apollo 11 Presenter: Todd Baker For our main topic, Todd Baker will be discussing Spaceflight History: Apollo 11.
Moon Viewing at Flandrau Planetarium
Flandrau Science Center 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesAn evening of Moon observing on the UA Mall just south of Flandrau Planetarium for the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing. Timing will be in the evening but has not yet been finalized.
General Meeting – August 2019
UA Modern Languages Building 1423 East University Blvd, Third Floor Auditorium (Room 350), Tucson, AZ, United StatesNOTICE - 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 StatesNOTICE - 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 States6:30 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 StatesConstellation 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 StatesJoin 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 States6:30 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 StatesStar 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 StatesA 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.