UPCOMING EVENTS
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Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2019
UA Education North Building, rm 110 1501 E Speedway Blvd , Tucson, AZ, United StatesConstellation of the Month: Centaurus Presenter: Kay Lehman Kay Lehman will start the night with a talk about the southern constellation Centaurus. Main Presentation: Astronomy and The Onion Presenter: Doug Smith For our main topic, Doug Smith will be discussing Astronomy and The Onion.
Astronomy Festival
Brandi Fenton Park 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesApril 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Telescopes, Exhibits, Fun! Saturday, April 13 from 3 to 9 pm Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Ramada ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Hands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6 PM Safe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 PM Night Sky … Continue reading Astronomy Festival
Marana Under the Stars
Ora Mae Harn Park 13250 N Lon Adams Rd, Marana, AZ, United StatesAstronomy event supporting Marana Under the Stars. For more information, see the website: http://www.maranaaz.gov/town-calendar/2016/4/23/camping-under-the-stars.
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (West) Viewing Location: Second Restroom area approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road. 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. We will observe Planets, … Continue reading Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
General Meeting – May 2019
Lunar & Planetary Laboratory 1629 E University Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesOpen to the Public: TAAA encourages the public to join our general meetings held on the first Friday of each month. Meeting Location: room 308 at Lunar and Planetary Labs Kuiper Space Sciences Bldg (1629 E. University Blvd.) on the University of Arizona campus. See Map NOTE THE DIFFERENT LOCATION DETAILS AND MAP ABOVE. 6:30 pm … Continue reading General Meeting – May 2019
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Observing: 7:30 - 9:30 PM Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: 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 … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Sanctuary Cove
Sanctuary Cove 8001 N Scenic Dr, Tucson, AZ, United StatesAstronomy event supporting Sanctuary Cove.
Oro Valley Public Library Star Party and Telescope Dedication
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W Naranja Dr, Oro Valley, AZ, United StatesA Dedication Ceremony and Public Star Party supporting Oro Valley Public Library. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will donate a small telescope for the Library to check out to patrons. We will have a short dedication ceremony at 4:30 followed by some daytime Moon Viewing through the new Library Telescope. Come check out the event … Continue reading Oro Valley Public Library Star Party and Telescope Dedication
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – May 2019
UA Education North Building, rm 110 1501 E Speedway Blvd , Tucson, AZ, United StatesConstellation of the Month: Dorado and Mensa Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will start the night with a talk about the southern constellations Dorado and Mensa.. Main Presentation: The Caldwell Catalog Presenter: Gus Gomez For our main topic, Gus Gomez will be discussing The Caldwell Catalog.
Desert Museum Cool Summer Nights
Desert Museum 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesEnjoy a cool summer night at the Desert Museum "Astronomy" Night. TAAA will have several telescopes around the Museum to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky objects. Viewing will be weather dependent. Follow Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Event for real-time weather updates.
General Meeting – June 2019
UA Modern Languages Building 1423 East University Blvd, Third Floor Auditorium (Room 350), Tucson, AZ, United StatesNOTICE - NEW LOCATION! 6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Kitt Peak Expanded Night Programs & Docent Opportunities Speakers: Robert Wilson is the Nighttime Programs Coordinator for Kitt Peak Visitor Center, a member of TAAA since 2000, and a former TAAA Star Party Volunteer Coordinator. Gigi Giles is the new Volunteer & Membership Coordinator for … Continue reading General Meeting – June 2019
Evening Under the Stars
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United StatesEvening 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
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2019
UA Education North Building, rm 110 1501 E Speedway Blvd , Tucson, AZ, United StatesConstellation of the Month: Eridanus Presenter: Ralph Means Ralph Means will start the night with a talk about the southern constellation Eridanus. Main Presentation: NASA’s Deep Space Network Presenter: Connor Justice For our main topic, Connor Justice will be discussing NASA’s Deep Space Network.
Desert Museum Cool Summer Nights
Desert Museum 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesEnjoy a cool summer night at the Desert Museum "Astronomy" Night. TAAA will have several telescopes around the Museum to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky objects. Viewing will be weather dependent. Follow Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Event for real-time weather updates.
Vail Stargazing
Vail Lutheran Church 14600 E Colossal Cave Rd, Vail, AZ, United StatesStar Party supporting Vail community 4th of July Celebration. Observing will be behind the Vail Lutheran Church.