UPCOMING EVENTS
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Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic Area
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup: 7 pm Observing: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.
General Meeting – June 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 PM: Introductory Presentation Title: Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo Presenter: Pranvera Hyseni 7:30 PM: Main Presentation Title: Juno Space Probe Update Presenter: Dr. William Hubbard, Professor Emeritus of the Lunar and Planetary Lab and Co-Investigator of the Juno Mission to Jupiter
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. This month Stephen Ferris will do part 2 of his “Cosmology” presentation. The “Constellation of the Month” is “Bootes” presented by Bill Yohey.
Spacefest STEAM Event
Starr Pass Resort 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, United StatesThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several solar telescopes to observe the Sun from 9 am to 3 pm supporting the Spacefest Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM) event. We will also have some interactive Astronomy activities for kids and adults.
Spacefest STEAM Event
Starr Pass Resort 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, United StatesThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several solar telescopes to observe the Sun from 9 am to 3 pm supporting the Spacefest Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM) event. We will also have some interactive Astronomy activities for kids and adults.
Grand Canyon Star Party
Grand Canyon Visitor Center Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon, AZ, United StatesTucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon. Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm. Telescopes will be set up behind the Visitor Center. There will also be nightly talks @ 8 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium. There will … Continue reading Grand Canyon Star Party
Sonoran Desert Museum Cool Summer “Astronomy” Night
Desert Museum 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin TAAA and the Sonoran Desert Museum for the Cool Summer Nights Astronomy Event. TAAA will have several telescopes set up around the Museum to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky objects.
Vail Star Party
Vail Lutheran Church 14600 E Colossal Cave Rd, Vail, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Vail Preservation Society; 4th of July Celebration VAIL Setup: 7 pm Observing: 7:45 - 9:30 pm Viewing Location: Vail Lutheran Church, south of the buildings Estimated # Participants: 100 Age/Grade: All Ages # Scopes Required: 4 Other Activities: Part of Vail 4th of July celebration.
General Meeting – July 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesIntroductory Presentation – 6:30 PM Title: Objects of the Quarter Presenter: Mary Turner, Ph.D, In her latest sky talk, Mary Turner, TAAA’s Chief Observer, takes us on a tour of the summer night sky. With the use of astronomical data, images, and mythology, Mary provides an overview of what to expect in the sky during … Continue reading General Meeting – July 2017
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesDetails to be determined.
Lunar and Planetary Lab Open House
Lunar & Planetary Laboratory 1629 E University Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesOpen House for the Lunar and Planetary Lab (LPL). LPL is in the Kuiper Sciences Building on the UA Mall, just east of Flandrau Planetarium. This year's theme is HiRISE and Mars.
General Meeting – August 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: Science at the 2017 Eclipse: The Citizen CATE Experiment Presenter: Matt Penn, Ph.D., National Solar Observatory The summer’s total eclipse presents a special opportunity for a group of citizen scientists including scientists, high school students, and educators. The Citizen Continental-America Telescopic Eclipse (CATE) Experiment will monitor the outer atmosphere of the sun, the corona, … Continue reading General Meeting – August 2017
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThis month Ruth Gomez will give us some fascinating information about “Eclipse Superstitions and Myths”. The “Constellation of the Month” is Sagittarius.
Partial Solar Eclipse
There will likely be several Astronomy events throughout Tucson to observe the Partial Solar Eclipse. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association does not have a specific location planned, but will likely support UA or other agencies with some solar telescopes.
General Meeting – September 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesIntroductory Presentation: More Eclipse Tales Presenter: Alex Filippenko We will show the second Alex Filippenko lecture called “More Eclipse Tales,” from his Understanding the Universe DVD course. Following that, we'll hear some members share their Total Solar Eclipse 2017 experiences. (Members' photos of the eclipse will be shown in November. We’ll talk about how to participate.) … Continue reading General Meeting – September 2017