UPCOMING EVENTS
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General Meeting – December 2016
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesIntroductory Presentation – 6:30 PM Title: What’s New At The Astronomical League? Speaker: Ron Kramer (The Astronomical League) Main Presentation – 7:30 PM Title: How DESI At Kitt Peak Will Search For Dark Energy’s Secrets Speakers: Dr. Arjun Dey and Rob Probst (NOAO)
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2016
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTo be determined.
Star Party-Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.
Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesViewing 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 – January 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 PM: State of the Club Speaker: TAAA President Ben Bailey 7:30 PM: "A Night Watchman's Journey: My Life As A Searcher of Comets" Speaker: David Levy
Star Party-Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup: 5:30 pm Observing: 6 - 8 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStephen Ferris will talk to us about the Moon, Tides and Lunar Eclipses. Peter Bibbo will tell us about Cassiopeia.
Star Party-Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Setup: 6 PM Observing: 6:30 - 9:30 PM 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 … Continue reading Star Party-Catalina State Park
Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup: 6 pm Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 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 – February 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTo be determined.
Star Party-Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup: 6 pm Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJim O’Connor will discuss “What is a Star”. The “Constellation of the Month” is Cancer, presented by Allen Klus.
Tucson Star Party
Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesSolar & Star Party-TAAA, in conjunction with Astronomy Magazine at Pima Community College (PCC) EAST Campus SOUTHEAST TUCSON Solar Observing: 10 am to Sunset (6 pm) Evening Star Observing: 6 - 9 pm Viewing Location: PCC Astronomy Domes on south side of campus TAAA will have several solar telescopes during the day to safely view the … Continue reading Tucson Star Party
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: 6 pm Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 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 – March 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesIntroductory Presentation - 6:30 PM What Is A Star? Presenter: Jim O’Connor, TAAA member Jim focuses his talk on what a star really is. Main Presentation - 7:30 PM 10 Years at Mars! Presenter: Ari Espinoza, Ari will present an entertaining, insightful talk on Mars 101 and what we’ve learned about the Red Planet … Continue reading General Meeting – March 2017