UPCOMING EVENTS
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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
International Wildlife Museum Outdoors Day
International Wildlife Museum 4800 W Gates Pass Rd., Tucson, AZ, United StatesSolar Viewing-International Wildlife Museum. FAR WEST TUCSON Setup: 9:30 am Observing: 10 am - 2 pm Viewing Location: Courtyard in front of main entrance. Estimated # Participants: 500 Age/Grade: All Ages # Scopes Required: 2 (SOLAR Scopes) # NSN Toolkit Volunteers: 2 Other Activities: Museum Wildlife Activities TAAA POC: Jim Knoll
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesMain Presentation: Bill Clarke will discuss Variable Stars. Constellation of the Month: Ursa Minor (also presented by BIll Clarke).
Tucson Festival of Books
UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTucson Festival of Books @ UA Mall. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be located in Science City with hands-on Astronomy projects and telescopes to observe the Sun. For TAAA Volunteers: Volunteers needed for Solar Observing and Night Sky Network Toolkits CENTRAL TUCSON Morning Shift: Solar Setup: 7:30 am. Start: 8:30 am. End: 1 pm Afternoon Shift: … Continue reading Tucson Festival of Books
Tucson Festival of Books
UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTucson Festival of Books @ UA Mall. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be located in Science City with hands-on Astronomy projects and telescopes to observe the Sun. For TAAA Volunteers: Volunteers needed for Solar Observing and Night Sky Network Toolkits CENTRAL TUCSON Morning Shift: Solar Setup: 7:30 am. Start: 8:30 am. End: 1 pm Afternoon … Continue reading Tucson Festival of Books
Star Party-Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Oracle State Park. ORACLE Setup: 6 pm. Observing: 7 - 9:00 pm Viewing Location: Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.
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: 6:30 pm Observing: 7 - 9 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.
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: 6:30 pm Observing: 7 - 9 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.
SARSEF Future Innovators Night @ Tucson Convention Center
Tucson Convention Center 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have a couple telescopes set up in the west parking lot B (near the entrance ticket shack) for participants to view astronomical objects before entering or after exiting the TCC. We will be observing from 6 - 8 PM.
Catalina State Park Star Party
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Setup: 6:30 PM Observing: 7 - 10 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 have … Continue reading Catalina State Park Star Party
General Meeting – April 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesIntroductory Presentation - 6:30 pm Seasonal Night Sky Objects Presenter: Mary Turner, PhD and TAAA’s appointed Chief Observer. Main Presentation - 7:30 pm Satellite Galaxies and Dwarfs in the Local Group Presenter: Ekta Patel is a third year graduate student in UA's Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory.