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Agua Caliente Park Star Party

Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Setup: 6:30 PM 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, … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party

Oracle State Park Star Party

Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

Star 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

General Meeting – April 2018

Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party; its value and current need Presenter:  Jim O’Connor, TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party South Rim Coordinator Learn about this year’s TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party (GCSP) on June 9-16, 2018. Thanks to planning by the GCSP South Rim Coordinator and the National Park Service … Continue reading General Meeting – April 2018

Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States

Star Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ 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

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2018

U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

Main Presentation: Hands on German Equatorial Mount Presenter:  Conner Justice Come join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy.  Conner Justice will present “Hands on German Equatorial Mount”. Constellation of the Month: Lupus Presenter:  Rob Hallberg The “Constellation of the Month” is “Lupus”, presented by Rob Hallberg.  

Future Innovators Night @ TCC

Tucson Convention Center 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

Evening Telescope observing supporting SARSEF Future Innovators Night.   Telescopes will be set up near the gate shack at the entrance to the south parking lot.

Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party

Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star 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

Chiricahua National Monument Star Party

Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Chiricahua National Monument for an exciting evening of Stargazing under some incredibly dark skies.  Observing will be at either the Faraway Ranch or Echo Canyon from 7:30 - 9:30.  There will also be a talk at the Campground starting about 6:45 PM.  We'll get some amazing views of … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Star Party

International Wildlife Museum 30th Anniversary Celebration

International Wildlife Museum 4800 W Gates Pass Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

Solar Viewing and Night Sky Network Toolkit Exhibit for Annual International Wildlife Museum Outdoors Day and 30th Anniversary.

Marana Under the Stars

Ora Mae Harn Park 13250 N Lon Adams Rd, Marana, AZ, United States

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be part of the Marana "Camping" under the Stars event.  We will have solar and evening telescopes setup for participants to view some amazing deep-sky objects.

Agua Caliente Park Star Party

Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Setup: 6:30 PM Observing: 7:30 - 9:30 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, … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party

Astronomy Festival

Brandi Fenton Park 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Telescopes, Exhibits, Fun! Sunday, April 22 from 3 to 9 pm Brandi Fenton Memorial Park RamadaASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Hands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6 P.M. Safe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 P.M. Night Sky Viewing 7:30 P.M to 9 P.M. A Walk around the … Continue reading Astronomy Festival

Autism Fair

Kino Sports Complex 2500 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ, United States

The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have some Solar Telescopes to safely view our star The Sun.  We will look for Prominences, Flares, Sunspots, and other activities happening on the Sun.  The Fair will be set up on the concourse of the Kino Sports Complex.  There will be lots of activities and booths supporting Autism … Continue reading Autism Fair

Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center

Flandrau Science Center 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star Party supporting the Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center.  The event will feature a talk by Dante Lauretta, Professor of Planetary Science and Cosmochemistry at the U of A.  The event will go from 5:30 - 8:30 pm with the star party on the UA Mall south of Flandrau from 7:30 - 9:30.  For … Continue reading Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center

General Meeting – May 2018

Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  Seasonal Night Sky Objects Presenter:  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 use of astronomical data, images, and mythology brings the seasonal changes in the sky to life., 7:30 pm - Main Presentation Title:  Gravitational … Continue reading General Meeting – May 2018