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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190709T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190709T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190422T205722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T181011Z
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SUMMARY:Elfrida\, AZ Library Evening Stargazing
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/elfrida-az-library-evening-stargazing/
LOCATION:Elfrida Library\, 10552 N Hwy 191\, Elfrida\, AZ\, 85610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190705T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190705T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T031942Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting – July 2019
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE – NEW SUMMER LOCATION!\n6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Seasonal Night Sky Objects\nSpeaker:  Mary Turner\, PhD\n \nMary 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 to life. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  From Stars to the Laboratory: Stardust in the Solar System\nSpeaker:  Pierre Haenecour\, currently a Postdoctoral research associate\, will join the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory in Fall ‘19 as an Assistant Professor. Pierre holds a B.S. and M.S. degree in Geochemistry from the Free University of Brussels (Belgium\, 2010) and obtained a Ph.D. degree in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Washington University (St. Louis\, 2016). His research background is in geochemistry and cosmochemistry\, with his main focus being the building blocks and early history of the Solar System and the origin of life.\n \nAbout 4.6 billion years ago\, our Solar System formed from the collapse of a large molecular cloud composed of interstellar gas\, ice\, and dust. Although most of the original dust grains were destroyed during the Solar System’s early formation\, a small portion remained intact inside asteroids and comets\, and can be found today on Earth in some meteorite samples. These tiny pre-solar grains or stardust\, formed in the ‘envelopes’ around stars or in material ejected by certain stellar explosions before the Solar System formed\, are the only remnants of its original building blocks. Pierre will talk about pre-solar grains and present a case study on how coordinated laboratory analysis of these specks of dust provide constraints on their parent stars and formation histories. \nMeeting Location\nMore About Location: This building is one block West of Steward Observatory. Go to West side of the round Observatory at Steward. Face West. You will be looking across a green mall area. The building on the West (direction you are facing) side of that green area is Modern Languages. It is a long building. Cross the green mall and proceed toward the South. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-july-2019/
LOCATION:UA Modern Languages Building\, 1423 East University Blvd\, Third Floor Auditorium (Room 350)\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190701T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190214T184754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T184754Z
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SUMMARY:Vail Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party supporting Vail community 4th of July Celebration. Observing will be behind the Vail Lutheran Church.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/vail-stargazing/
LOCATION:Vail Lutheran Church\, 14600 E Colossal Cave Rd\, Vail\, AZ\, 85641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190307T203111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T203111Z
UID:3213-1561230000-1561240800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Desert Museum Cool Summer Nights
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/desert-museum-cool-summer-nights-2/
LOCATION:Desert Museum\, 2021 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190430T214034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T031257Z
UID:3296-1560450600-1560457800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2019
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:\nEridanus\n\nPresenter:  Ralph Means\n \nRalph Means will start the night with a talk about the southern constellation Eridanus. \nMain Presentation:\nNASA’s Deep Space Network\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n \nFor our main topic\, Connor Justice will be discussing NASA’s Deep Space Network.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-june-2019/
LOCATION:UA Education North Building\, rm 110\, 1501 E Speedway Blvd \, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190608T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190510T223608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T223608Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION: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 Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (Turkey Creek area near Chiricahua National Monument) to the public for an observing session. You can observe through a telescope with a 40″ mirror and see galaxies over 100 million light years away. We will have several large telescopes to observe with. \nOur Spring “Evening Under the Stars” will be Saturday June 8th 2019. The gate will be open at 7:15 pm with activities starting 7:30 pm. Come join us for an exciting evening of astronomical observing. The site is about 90 minutes SE of Tucson near the Chiricahua National Monument. If you have friends/family that live in that area\, let them know. The event is weather dependent. Reservations are required. Please email John Kalas at jckalas[at]cox.net by Tuesday June 4th for reservations and directions.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/evening-under-the-stars-2/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190430T213807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T083141Z
UID:3295-1559932200-1559941200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – June 2019
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE – NEW LOCATION!\n6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Kitt Peak Expanded Night Programs & Docent Opportunities\nSpeakers:  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 Kitt Peak Visitor Center\, and also a TAAA member. \nRobert Wilson will talk about the exciting new night time programs at Kitt Peak for all levels of interest and expertise in astronomy. And Gigi Giles will speak about current opportunities for enthusiastic docent volunteers to lead daily tours of Kitt Peak’s telescopes. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  A History of the MMT Observatory; 40 Years of Innovation and Discovery\nSpeaker:  Dr. Grant Williams is an astronomer and the current Director of the MMT Observatory on Mt. Hopkins\, in Arizona. He holds a B.A. in Physics from the University of Buffalo (New York) and a PhD from Clemson University (South Carolina). Dr. Williams has been employed at the MMT Observatory since 2002\, and began his appointment as its Director on January 1\, 2011. His main research focuses on the study of high mass stars and supernovae.\n \nThe MMT telescope\, located on Arizona’s Mount Hopkins\, has been in operation for nearly four decades. During this time\, the MMT has been a leader in developing new techniques and technologies for large observatories. The MMT was originally built with six 1.8 meter mirrors\, and began operating in 1979 as the third largest telescope in the world. As castings of large mirrors became more possible\, the array of small mirrors was replaced by one 6.5 meter mirror\, which saw first light in 2000. With the MMT currently celebrating 40 years of astronomical usage\, Dr. Williams presents the telescopes greatest innovations\, both in design and in discoveries.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-june-2019/
LOCATION:UA Modern Languages Building\, 1423 East University Blvd\, Third Floor Auditorium (Room 350)\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190525T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190307T203006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T203006Z
UID:3212-1558810800-1558821600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Desert Museum Cool Summer Nights
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/desert-museum-cool-summer-nights/
LOCATION:Desert Museum\, 2021 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190319T173407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T213044Z
UID:3232-1557426600-1557433800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – May 2019
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:\nDorado and Mensa\n\nPresenter:  Doug Smith\n \nDoug Smith will start the night with a talk about the southern constellations Dorado and Mensa.. \nMain Presentation:\nThe Caldwell Catalog\nPresenter:  Gus Gomez\n \nFor our main topic\, Gus Gomez will be discussing The Caldwell Catalog.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-may-2019/
LOCATION:UA Education North Building\, rm 110\, 1501 E Speedway Blvd \, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190509T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190411T144619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T144619Z
UID:3266-1557419400-1557428400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Oro Valley Public Library Star Party and Telescope Dedication
DESCRIPTION: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 then check out the telescope!!
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/oro-valley-public-library-star-party-and-telescope-dedication/
LOCATION:Oro Valley Public Library\, 1305 W Naranja Dr\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190307T204633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T204633Z
UID:3214-1556998200-1557005400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Sanctuary Cove
DESCRIPTION:Astronomy event supporting Sanctuary Cove.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/sanctuary-cove/
LOCATION:Sanctuary Cove\, 8001 N Scenic Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20180819T180317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T180317Z
UID:2820-1556998200-1557005400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nObserving: 7:30 – 9:30  PM\nViewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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 Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Park gate may close before event end time\, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-star-party-12/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190319T172830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T091226Z
UID:3231-1556908200-1556917200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – May 2019
DESCRIPTION:Open to the Public:  TAAA encourages the public to join our general meetings held on the first Friday of each month. \nMeeting Location: room 308 at Lunar and Planetary Labs Kuiper Space Sciences Bldg (1629 E. University Blvd.) on the University of Arizona campus. See Map \nNOTE THE DIFFERENT LOCATION DETAILS AND MAP ABOVE.\n6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  ELECTIONS and Cassiopeia Observatory\nSpeaker:  Michael Weasner\n \nThis will be a membership meeting starting with an observatory presentation at 6:30 P.M. by Michael Weasner about the Cassiopeia Observatory* that he built and runs. Following it will be an internal business and elections meeting. \n*There is an Open House at Cassiopeia Observatory for TAAA-members-only on Saturday\, May 4th\, at 10 A.M. Details at meeting. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Highlights of the OSIRIS REx Mission\nSpeaker:  Dolores Hill\, Senior Research Specialist at Lunar & Planetary Laboratory\n \nDolores Hill\, Senior Research Specialist at Lunar & Planetary Laboratory will present highlights of the OSIRIS REx spacecraft’s arrival at near-Earth asteroid Bennu\, including some exciting discoveries.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-may-2019/
LOCATION:Lunar & Planetary Laboratory\, 1629 E University Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20180819T181237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T181237Z
UID:2825-1556393400-1556400600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-area-star-party-10/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20190307T191847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T191847Z
UID:3210-1556391600-1556402400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Marana Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Astronomy event supporting Marana Under the Stars. For more information\, see the website:  http://www.maranaaz.gov/town-calendar/2016/4/23/camping-under-the-stars.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/marana-under-the-stars-2/
LOCATION:Ora Mae Harn Park\, 13250 N Lon Adams Rd\, Marana\, AZ\, 85653\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021026
CREATED:20180819T183109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T164521Z
UID:2830-1555167600-1555189200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Festival
DESCRIPTION:April 13\, 2019 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\nAstronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park \nTelescopes\, Exhibits\, Fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 13 from 3 to 9 pm\nBrandi Fenton Memorial Park Ramada\nASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE\nHands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6 PM\nSafe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 PM\nNight Sky Viewing 7:30 P.M to 9 PM\nA Walk around the Night Sky Presentation at 8 PM\nKid-Friendly Scope viewing throughout the evening\nDoor Prizes will be given away at 7 PM – winners must be present\nNo charge for any activities\, donations will be accepted.\nBring your own telescope for help setting it up and operating the scope.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Calendar+ iCal Export
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-festival-3/
LOCATION:Brandi Fenton Park\, 3482 E River Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20190226T074320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T172136Z
UID:3203-1555007400-1555014600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2019
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:\n Centaurus\n\nPresenter:  Kay Lehman\n \nKay Lehman will start the night with a talk about the southern constellation Centaurus. \nMain Presentation:\nAstronomy and The Onion\nPresenter:  Doug Smith\n \nFor our main topic\, Doug Smith will be discussing Astronomy and The Onion. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-april-2019/
LOCATION:UA Education North Building\, rm 110\, 1501 E Speedway Blvd \, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20190119T224325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T224330Z
UID:3160-1554631200-1554645600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Hebrew Academy
DESCRIPTION:Solar Observing & NSN Toolkit for the annual Tucson Hebrew Academy (THA) Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Math (STEM) event. \nTHA STEM Event is open to the public. \nTucson 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 STEM event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-hebrew-academy/
LOCATION:Tucson Hebrew Academy\, 3888 E River Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20190226T074116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T174257Z
UID:3202-1554489000-1554498000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – April 2019
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Seasonal Night Sky Objects\nSpeaker:  Mary Turner\n \nMary 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. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  An Introduction to Slit-less Grating Spectroscopy\nSpeaker:  Rhode Island native and retired Astronomy and Physics Professor David Iadevaia\, has taught middle school/high school physical science/physics up through university astronomy. In 1983\, he became Instrument Specialist for the Echelle spectrograph at the MMT on Mt. Hopkins. The next year\, he began a 30-year teaching career at Pima Community College. His accomplishments there include designing the Professor Pima Portable Planetarium Program\, and establishing Pima’s East Campus Observatory\, the first teaching observatory in Arizona. In 1986\, he received the Tucson Trade Bureau Outstanding Faculty Award. David has been a lifelong amateur astronomer and as a retiree he’s returning to his astronomy roots.\n \nDavid will present an introduction to low resolution\, slit-less grating spectroscopy. He’ll begin with a brief overview of the nature of light with such concepts as Wien’s Law and the Doppler Effect as they apply to spectroscopy. Spectra taken with a slit-less grating spectroscope will be shown\, along with an explanation of how to interpret the data in spectra. David will talk about the equipment needed to capture spectra\, and the software available to reduce a spectrum’s data for research. A brief overview of the growing international community of spectroscopists will be included.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-april-2019/
LOCATION:U.S.G.S. Building\, 520 North Park Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190330T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20180819T181654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T223221Z
UID:2827-1553972400-1553983200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Catalina State Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Catalina State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.\nInformation: 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.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/catalina-state-park-star-party-5/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190323T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20181216T224518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T224518Z
UID:3067-1553322600-1553374800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Chiricahua National Monument Astronomy Event
DESCRIPTION:TAAA 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 Campground Amphitheater at 6:30 pm with observing from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Please try to use red light flashlights and minimize white light (to include cell phones) that will hinder your night vision. Chiricahua National Monument website: https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm.  Weather dependent — Follow the event on the TAAA Facebook page to get weather and other updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/chiricahua-national-monument-astronomy-event/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190314T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20190118T184315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T200613Z
UID:3154-1552588200-1552595400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2019
DESCRIPTION:THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE UA EDUCATION NORTH BUILDING (ADDRESS AND MAP BELOW).\n \nDETAILED LOCATION\, PARKING AND ACCESSIBILITY INFO AVAILABLE ON THE AFSIG MAIN EVENT PAGE (FOUND ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE TAAA WEBSITE). \nConstellation of the Month:\nCarina\n\nPresenter:  Doug Smith\n \nDoug Smith will be presenting Carina as the constellation of the month. \nMain Presentation:\nBlack Holes\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n \nConnor Justice will be discussing Black Holes.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-march-2019/
LOCATION:UA Education North Building\, rm 110\, 1501 E Speedway Blvd \, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20180819T181934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T181934Z
UID:2828-1552158000-1552165200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Oracle State Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Oracle State Park.\nORACLE\nViewing Location:   Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio.\nInformation: 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 Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Dress for cool nights.  Recommend bringing small RED flashlights (regular flashlights restrict night vision and ability to view dim deep sky objects).  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).\nOther events may also be scheduled.  Check Oracle State Park Website for more detail.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/oracle-state-park-star-party-3/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20180819T180201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T180201Z
UID:2819-1552158000-1552165200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nObserving: 7 – 9  PM\nViewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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 Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Park gate may close before event end time\, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-star-party-11/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190303T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20190119T220104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T220104Z
UID:3159-1551601800-1551632400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Festival of Books
DESCRIPTION:Tucson 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. \nActivities from 8:30 am to 5 pm each day.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-festival-of-books-7/
LOCATION:UA Mall\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20180819T181123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T181123Z
UID:2824-1551553200-1551560400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-area-star-party-9/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190302T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20190119T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T220016Z
UID:3158-1551515400-1551546000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Festival of Books
DESCRIPTION:Tucson 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. \nActivities from 8:30 am to 5 pm each day.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-festival-of-books-6/
LOCATION:UA Mall\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190301T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20190118T183956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T074837Z
UID:3152-1551465000-1551474000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – March 2019
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Annual Report\nSpeaker:  Mae Smith\, Ph.D.\n \nTAAA President Mae Smith will give the club’s annual report for 2018. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Sixty-Five Years of Celebrating The Skies\nSpeaker:  Tim Hunter has been an amateur astronomer since 1950\, and owns two observatories\, the 3towers Observatory and the Grasslands Observatory. He is a past president of Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association\, Inc. and a member of TAAA since 1975. He is currently the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Planetary Science Institute (PSI). In 1987\, he and Dr. David Crawford founded the International Dark-Sky Association\, Inc. (IDA)\, a nonprofit devoted to promoting quality outdoor lighting and combatting the effects of light pollution. \nFor this month’s main presentation\, Tim Hunter celebrates TAAA’s 65th anniversary year. The TAAA was founded in 1954 as the Tucson Amateur Astronomers (TAA) by a small group of amateurs with the strong support of Dr. Edwin F Carpenter\, Director of Steward Observatory. \nLearn how TAA evolved into the current TAAA\, one of the largest and most active amateur clubs in the United States.  Ever since its founding\, the TAAA has had a close relationship with Steward Observatory and the University of Arizona.  In his talk\, Tim will highlight some important landmarks of the TAAA as well as the changes in amateur astronomy from 1954.  A special feature of the evening will be short presentations by several former TAAA Presidents. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-march-2019/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20181217T165536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T090050Z
UID:3070-1550169000-1550176200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2019
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:\nCaelum\n\nPresenter:  Dennis Means\n \nDennis Means will start the night with a talk about the southern constellation Caelum. \nMain Presentation:\nDiscussion of some Messier Objects\n\nPresenter:  Ralph Means\n \nFor our main topic\, Ralph Means will be presenting “Discussion of some Messier Objects”. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-february-2019/
LOCATION:U.S.G.S. Building\, 520 North Park Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190212T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190212T194500
DTSTAMP:20260506T021027
CREATED:20181201T012351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T215027Z
UID:3007-1549993500-1550000700@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Murphy-Wilmot Library Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Murphy-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. \nEvent will be Wednesday February 12\, 2019 from 5:45 – 7:45 PM.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/murphy-wilmot-library-star-party/
LOCATION:Murphy-Wilmot Library\, 530 N Wilmot Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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