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Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party

Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star 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 States

Open 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 States

Star 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 States

Astronomy 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 States

A 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 States

Constellation 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 States

Enjoy 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 States

NOTICE - 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 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

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2019

UA Education North Building, rm 110 1501 E Speedway Blvd , Tucson, AZ, United States

Constellation 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 States

Enjoy 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 States

Star Party supporting Vail community 4th of July Celebration. Observing will be behind the Vail Lutheran Church.

General Meeting – July 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:  Seasonal Night Sky Objects Speaker:  Mary Turner, PhD Mary Turner, TAAA’s appointed Chief Observer, takes us on a tour of the summer night sky. As usual in her popular talks, Mary's use of astronomical data, images, and mythology brings the seasonal changes in the sky … Continue reading General Meeting – July 2019

Elfrida, AZ Library Evening Stargazing

Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United States

An 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 States

A 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.