UPCOMING EVENTS
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Murphy-Wilmot Library Star Party
Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ, United StatesMurphy-Wilmot Library will host a star party, supported by TAAA. We will have several telescopes set up to observe some great solar system and deep-sky objects. Event will be Wednesday February 12, 2019 from 5:45 - 7:45 PM.
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2019
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesConstellation of the Month: Caelum Presenter: Dennis Means Dennis Means will start the night with a talk about the southern constellation Caelum. Main Presentation: Discussion of some Messier Objects Presenter: Ralph Means For our main topic, Ralph Means will be presenting “Discussion of some Messier Objects”.
General Meeting – March 2019
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Annual Report Speaker: Mae Smith, Ph.D. TAAA President Mae Smith will give the club’s annual report for 2018. 7:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Sixty-Five Years of Celebrating The Skies Speaker: Tim Hunter has been an amateur astronomer since 1950, and owns two observatories, the 3towers … Continue reading General Meeting – March 2019
Tucson Festival of Books
UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to safely view the Sun as well as interactive exhibits for families. Activities will be in the Science City Tent. Interactive activities will focus on the Moon and the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 Landing. Activities from 8:30 am to 5 pm each day.
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
Tucson Festival of Books
UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to safely view the Sun as well as interactive exhibits for families. Activities will be in the Science City Tent. Interactive activities will focus on the Moon and the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 Landing. Activities from 8:30 am to 5 pm each day.
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 - 9 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
Oracle State Park Star Party
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Oracle State Park. ORACLE Viewing Location: Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. Information: Great dark skies in Oracle, north of Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star … Continue reading Oracle State Park Star Party
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2019
UA Education North Building, rm 110 1501 E Speedway Blvd , Tucson, AZ, United StatesTHIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE UA EDUCATION NORTH BUILDING (ADDRESS AND MAP BELOW). DETAILED LOCATION, PARKING AND ACCESSIBILITY INFO AVAILABLE ON THE AFSIG MAIN EVENT PAGE (FOUND ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE TAAA WEBSITE). Constellation of the Month: Carina Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will be presenting Carina as the constellation of the … Continue reading Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2019
Chiricahua National Monument Astronomy Event
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesTAAA 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 either Echo Canyon or Faraway Ranch and will be updated as we get closer. A talk is scheduled before observing Bonita … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Astronomy Event
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
General Meeting – April 2019
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Seasonal Night Sky Objects Speaker: Mary Turner Mary Turner, TAAA’s appointed Chief Observer, takes us on a tour of the spring night sky. As usual in her popular talks, Mary's uses astronomical data, images, and mythology to bring seasonal changes in the sky to life. 7:30 pm - Main Presentation … Continue reading General Meeting – April 2019
Tucson Hebrew Academy
Tucson Hebrew Academy 3888 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesSolar Observing & NSN Toolkit for the annual Tucson Hebrew Academy (THA) Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) event. THA STEM Event is open to the public. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have a couple telescopes to safely view the Sun throughout the event. We may also have an astronomy interactive activity as part of the … Continue reading Tucson Hebrew Academy
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