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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Title:  Various astronomy events that will be occurring\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n\n\n\nTo start the new year\, Connor Justice will be highlighting various astronomy events that will be occurring throughout the year such as eclipses\, meteor showers\, and planetary alignments. 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/fund/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
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SUMMARY:Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East for some Sun gazing at the park. We will observe the Sun through telescopes with appropriate filters so you will get to see sunspots\, prominences\, flares\, and more.The Sun is at its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is LOTS of activity on its surface. \n\n\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, no reservations required.  NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe telescopes will be set up at the Bicycle Ramada next to\, or at\, the Visitors Center.This event will most likely be canceled in the event of clouds/rain.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/solar-telescope-observing-saguaro-np-east-8/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
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SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title: TAAA Astro-Imaging Special Interest Group (AISIG)\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Jeff Rothstein\n\n\n\nThe Astro-Imaging SIG (AISIG) seeks to advance the skills of all who image the night sky\, from beginners to veterans. Jeff Rothstein will describe the many activities of the AISIG\, including monthly meetings that have included topics like the new smart telescopes; Astronomical League programs for imagers; and how to cull frames before integrating them. He will also describe a recent imaging contest and a planned meetup at CAC next spring. He’ll also be sharing some of the group’s images. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held monthly on the third Monday of each month from 7-8:30 MST. YouTube videos of the meetings can be viewed afterward. All members of TAAA are welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nTitle: TAAA Radio Astronomy Special Interest Group (RASIG)\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Gary Steffens\n\n\n\nThe RASIG was formed in June 2025 to provide TAAA members with the opportunity to pursue interests in radio astronomy. Gary Steffens will introduce this newest SIG offering available to all TAAA members.The stated objectives of the RASIG are:Learn about the history of radio astronomyAssist members in pursuing Radio Astronomy observing through discussion and development of skills and equipment.Assist members in building a small personal radio telescope.Expand radio astronomy observing through outreach events. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 MST. YouTube videos of the meetings can be viewed afterward. All members of TAAA are welcome to attend.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-december-2025-2/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250805T203020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T212712Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Observing at Chiricahua Astronomy Complex
DESCRIPTION:Have guests or family in town over the Holidays. Join us for a family friendly observing event at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, about a 2 hour drive SE of Tucson near the Chiricahua mountains. For a nominal fee\, your family or guests can have a guided observing session of the Universe using one or more of our large telescopes. We will observe planets such as Saturn in breath-taking clarity\, multiple star systems\, star clusters\, Nebulae gas clouds\, galaxies millions of light-years away\, and lots more. Fee is only $25/youth under 15 and $50/adult. To register\, please use the below link.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/holiday-observing-at-chiricahua-astronomy-complex/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20251202T193546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T193547Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park – “Holiday Nights” Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Tohono Chul Park in Tucson AZ for an evening of stargazing through our telescopes during their “Holiday Nights” event at this historic location. \n\n\n\nTAAA will have our Volunteer Astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets\, Nebulas\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and more\, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! Look for us around the Horse Pavillion. \n\n\n\nFor more information check out:Holiday Nights 2025 – Tohono Chul – Tucson\, AZ \n\n\n\nTelescope viewing is free but Tohono Chul admission tickets to event are required. (See above link) \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-tohono-chul-park-holiday-nights-event-2/
LOCATION:Tohono Chul Park\, 7366 North Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20251103T002031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T002032Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
DESCRIPTION:Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State ParkStar Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several advanced amateur telescopes for astronomical viewing. \n\n\n\nWe will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes at a really dark location. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-picacho-peak-state-park-9/
LOCATION:Picacho Peak State Park\, 15520 Picacho Peak Rd\, Picacho\, AZ\, 85141
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20251109T191558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T191559Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets\, nebulae\, star clusters\, double stars\, galaxies millions of light years away\, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. \n\n\n\nObserving location will be at the Faraway Ranch parking lot just past the entrance gate about 1/2 mile.  The event is free of charge\, no reservations are required. Please try to use red light flashlights and minimize white light (to include cell phones) that will hinder your night vision. \n\n\n\nChiricahua 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: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. \n\n\n\nCheck back here or on our Facebook page closer to the event for any updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-chiricahua-national-monument-5/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20251103T001640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T205209Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East Side - Venue change.
DESCRIPTION:Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East SideNow at their Desert Learning Center \n\n\n\n12661 E Broadway Blvd\,  Tucson\, AZ 85730Map Coordinates: 32.22239965337127\, -110.72231843802784Drive to the end of Broadway Blvd\, parking is limited along roadside. Guides will give directions\, short walk to site. \n\n\n\nGreat dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East Side’s Desert Learning Center.  Please do not go to the National Park entrance\, it will be closed due to construction.Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-saguaro-national-park-east-5/
LOCATION:Desert Research Learning Center\, 12661 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, Arizona\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20251202T192917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T193204Z
UID:15438-1765735200-1765746000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park - "Holiday Nights" Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Tohono Chul Park in Tucson AZ for an evening of stargazing through our telescopes during their “Holiday Nights” event at this historic location. \n\n\n\nTAAA will have our Volunteer Astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets\, Nebulas\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and more\, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! Look for us around the Horse Pavillion. \n\n\n\nFor more information check out:Holiday Nights 2025 – Tohono Chul – Tucson\, AZ \n\n\n\nTelescope viewing is free but Tohono Chul admission tickets to event are required. (See above link) \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-tohono-chul-park-holiday-nights-event/
LOCATION:Tohono Chul Park\, 7366 North Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20251103T001240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T001241Z
UID:15188-1765648800-1765656000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Catalina State Park
DESCRIPTION:Star Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson\, AZViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park.Star Party open to the Public.  Admission fee for entrance into Catalina State Park. \n\n\n\nTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 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. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page ((4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook). \n\n\n\nAdditional details will be posted here and on Facebook as we get closer to the event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-catalina-state-park-9/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20251103T000552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T194136Z
UID:15185-1765562400-1765569600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
DESCRIPTION:Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic AreaTucson\, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) \n\n\n\nViewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main loop.Information: Great dark skies in Western Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE. \n\n\n\nTucson 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: TAAA Facebook Events page \n\n\n\nEvent is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link to register: https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs and click on the “Environmental Education” square to select. Once open\, type in “stargazing” for the keyword and then scroll down for the event.These events may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tucson-mountain-park-juan-santa-cruz-picnic-area-9/
LOCATION:Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area\, 2000 N Kinney Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250926T021803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T033523Z
UID:15004-1765477800-1765483200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title:  Constellation of the Month Gemini\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n\n\n\nConnor Justice will be presenting on the constellation Gemini. \n\n\n\nTitle:  Comets\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Stephen Ferris\n\n\n\nStephen Ferris will be discussing Comets for our main topic. 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-december-2025/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250926T020929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T052824Z
UID:14999-1764959400-1764964800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title: How Robotic Telescopes Revolutionized Binary Star Research\n\n\n\nAstronomer Russ Genet will talk about the advances in robotic telescope imaging. Fairborn Observatory\, founded by Dr Genet\, installed their first robotic telescopes in a fully automated observatory on Arizona’s Mt. Hopkins in 1985. By 1989\, a “farm” of seven robots was remotely accessible via 9600 baud modems. The Alt-Az Initiative explored whether the technology of large mountaintop alt-az\, direct drive\, research telescopes could be scaled down to improve smaller robotic telescopes. This led to the development of the PlaneWave Instrument’s 0.7-meter CDK-700 robotic research telescope now used by Astronomy Research Seminar teams. Seminar students\, supported by amateur astronomers\, obtain and analyze original data on a binary star and publish the results. More than 200 team papers have been published. Observations have evolved from using astrometric eyepieces on 6-inch telescopes\, to remote observations using speckle interferometry on robotic telescopes such as the CDK-700. Gila Community College currently offers introductory and advanced astronomy research courses where several student teams collaborate in their research and paper writing. TAAA members would be most welcome to become team members. With the proper equipment\, the TAAA’s 0.8-meter (32”) DFM telescope\, recently installed at CAC\, could be a major contributor to similar amateur and student published research. \n\n\n\nBiography:\n\n\n\nRussell (Russ) Genet is an Astronomy Instructor at Gila Community College. He has a BS in electrical engineering and a PhD in astronomy. Russ founded the Fairborn Observatory in 1979\, pioneered the development of robotic telescopes in the 1980s\, was the 52nd President of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (1993-1995)\, and initiated the Astronomy Research Seminars in 2007. He is a member of the American Astronomical Society\, the International Astronomical Union\, and the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. An active instrument-rated pilot\, Russ lives in Payson\, Arizona with his wife\, Cheryl\, who teaches philosophy and world religions. Russ is the author or coauthor of many books and papers. See https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8020-3459 or visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Merle_Genet.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-december-2025/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20251005T022828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T191229Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled/Rescheduled - Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
DESCRIPTION:This Star Party has been rescheduled for Dec. 20th. \n\n\n\nJoin TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets\, nebulae\, star clusters\, double stars\, galaxies millions of light years away\, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. \n\n\n\nObserving location will be at the Faraway Ranch parking lot just past the entrance gate about 1/2 mile.  The event is free of charge\, no reservations are required. Please try to use red light flashlights and minimize white light (to include cell phones) that will hinder your night vision. \n\n\n\nChiricahua 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: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. \n\n\n\nCheck back here or on our Facebook page closer to the event for any updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-chiricahua-national-monument-4/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20251005T022230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T022230Z
UID:15034-1763749800-1763757000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking LotInformation: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE. \n\n\n\nTucson 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. \n\n\n\nPark 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: ((4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook) \n\n\n\nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.These events fill up fast so recommend registering early. \n\n\n\nTo Register go to: Pima County Parks and Recreation Then Log in or Create an account. Once logged in click on “Environmental Education”. You should get the Pop-up screen “Register for a Program”. Scroll down to the event on the list and click on the “Register” button. You must be logged in for the Registration screen to work.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-agua-caliente-park-9/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20251005T021744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T190857Z
UID:15032-1763229600-1763236800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled/Rescheduled - Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East
DESCRIPTION:This Star Party has been cancelled and rescheduled for Dec. 19th. \n\n\n\n Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East3693 S Old Spanish TrailTucson\, AZ 85730 \n\n\n\nGreat dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East.Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-saguaro-national-park-east-4/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250926T021449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T053349Z
UID:15002-1763058600-1763064000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title:  Constellation of the Month Pisces\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Pete Hermes\n\n\n\n Pete Hermes will give us a look at the Autumn constellation Pisces as our constellation of the month.  \n\n\n\nTitle:  History of Astro-photography\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Doug Smith\n\n\n\nAnd due to an attendee request from October\, this months main topic is on the History of Astro-photography by Doug Smith .
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-november-2025/
LOCATION:AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250926T020622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T030543Z
UID:14997-1762540200-1762545600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title:  Exploring New Worlds in Space: From Clay Tablets to the Pandora Space Telescope and Beyond\n\n\n\nModern science is opening a fascinating window on worlds around other stars. Ground- and space-based telescopes are now discovering new planets at an accelerating pace. Careful\, high-precision observations now provide important clues on the atmospheric compositions of many extrasolar planets. Apai and colleagues completed the assembly\, integration\, and testing of NASA’s latest exoplanet telescope\, Pandora\, which is now scheduled for launch in January 2026. In this talk\, Dr. Apai will review the search for new worlds in the solar neighborhood\, and report on the goals and progress on Pandora. He will also explore the potential of the Nautilus Deep Space Observatory\, with its constellation of large-diameter\, lightweight space telescopes that offers a bold vision for the future of exoplanet exploration. \n\n\n\nBiography:\n\n\n\nDániel Apai is Professor of Astronomy\, Planetary Sciences\, and Optical Sciences at The University of Arizona. His primary research interests lie in the fields of exoplanets\, astrobiology\, and innovative optical systems and architectures for space observatories. Dr. Apai earned his Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Heidelberg University. He worked in the Space Telescope Science Institute’s Science Policy Group on the Hubble Space Telescope mission before joining the University of Arizona faculty in 2011. At UA\, Dr. Apai leads the NASA-funded Alien Earths astrobiology project that focuses on understanding the formation and habitability of nearby planetary systems. He leads a team that characterizes exoplanet and brown dwarf atmospheres\, with particular emphasis on understanding the connections between the properties and evolution of clouds and atmospheric circulation. Dr. Apai is leading the Nautilus Deep Space Observatory (NDSO) concept\, and he is co-leading the technology development program that enables NDSO’s innovative design.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-november-2025/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20251005T020341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T020342Z
UID:15028-1762021800-1762029000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Oracle State Park
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  \n\n\n\nTypically a music event prior\, check the park’s website below.\n\n\n\nStar Party telescope viewing (6:30 – 8:30pm)\n\n\n\nInformation: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ 85623Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. \n\n\n\nTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon + Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, and Star Clusters.Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes. Weather dependent. \n\n\n\nFor real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event page:  TAAA Facebook Events page \n\n\n\nAlso: Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information and activities that day:Star Party at Oracle State Park | Oracle State Park (azstateparks.com)
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-oracle-state-park-14/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251031T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250911T193455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T193456Z
UID:14944-1761935400-1761942600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources (CLR) for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. \n\n\n\nWe will observe planets\, star clusters\, multiple star systems\, nebulae\, galaxies\, and lots more. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook \n\n\n\nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED    Go to this link to register: https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs and click on the “Outdoors” square to select.These events fill up quickly.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-canoa-ranch-7/
LOCATION:Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250911T192349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T192350Z
UID:14942-1760812200-1760819400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Tubac Presidio State Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Tubac Presidio State Historical Park in Tubac AZ for an evening of stargazing under truly dark skies at a historic location. \n\n\n\nTAAA will have volunteer astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets\,Nebulas\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and more\, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! \n\n\n\nFor more information check out:Events | Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum \n\n\n\nStar Party is free but there is an admission fee for non-members of the Presidio. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tubac-presidio-state-historical-park-2/
LOCATION:Tubac Presidio\, 1 Burruel St\, Tubac\, Arizona\, 85646
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250911T191824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T191825Z
UID:14940-1760812200-1760819400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Star Party at St. Francis in the Foothills Church
DESCRIPTION:Join TAAA for a Star Party at St. Francis Church in the Foothills Church\, Tucson AZ      Located near River Rd. and Swan Rd at 4625 E. River Road\, this venue is well located for many in the central Tucson and Foothills communities. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we observe Planets (Many of the planets are now available in the earlly evening sky)\, Nebulas\, Galaxies\, and more! Viewing will be at the far north end of the parking lot. (Stay to the left all the way to the end).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/star-party-at-st-francis-in-the-foothills-church-3/
LOCATION:St. Francis in the Foothills Church\, 4625 E. River Road\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85718
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250911T191310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T191311Z
UID:14938-1760812200-1760819400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
DESCRIPTION:Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State ParkStar Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several advanced amateur telescopes for astronomical viewing. \n\n\n\nWe will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes at a really dark location. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-picacho-peak-state-park-8/
LOCATION:Picacho Peak State Park\, 15520 Picacho Peak Rd\, Picacho\, AZ\, 85141
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251017T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250911T183609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T183609Z
UID:14934-1760682600-1760733000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Roper Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join TAAA and the National Park Service for an evening of stargazing at Roper Lake State Park .  Address below.The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will have amateur telescopes with operators for astronomical viewing on the island in Roper Lake. \n\n\n\nWe will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through high quality telescopes. \n\n\n\nEvent is free\, no reservations required\, but park admission fees may apply. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event page:  TAAA Facebook Events page for weather updates on day of event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-roper-lake-state-park/
LOCATION:Roper Lake State Park\, 101 E Roper Lake Rd\, Safford\, Arizona\, 85546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250911T182120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T182121Z
UID:14931-1760209200-1760216400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
DESCRIPTION:Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic AreaTucson\, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) \n\n\n\nViewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main loop.Information: Great dark skies in Western Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE. \n\n\n\nTucson 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: TAAA Facebook Events page \n\n\n\nEvent is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link to register:  https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs and click on the “Outdoors” square to select.These events may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tucson-mountain-park-juan-santa-cruz-picnic-area-8/
LOCATION:Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area\, 2000 N Kinney Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250911T180956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T180957Z
UID:14929-1760122800-1760130000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Catalina State Park
DESCRIPTION:Star Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson\, AZViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park.Star Party open to the Public.  Admission fee for entrance into Catalina State Park. \n\n\n\nTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 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. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page ((4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook). \n\n\n\nAdditional details will be posted here and on Facebook as we get closer to the event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-catalina-state-park-8/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250909T053816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T054334Z
UID:14909-1760034600-1760040000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Connor Justice will be presenting on how to choose a camera for astrophotography.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-september-2025/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250911T180227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T015613Z
UID:14927-1759669200-1759676400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
DESCRIPTION:Event cancelled due to Government shutdown. \n\n\n\nJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East for some Sun gazing at the park. We will observe the Sun through telescopes with appropriate filters so you will get to see sunspots\, prominences\, flares\, and more.The Sun is nearing its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is lots of activity on its surface. \n\n\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, no reservations required.  NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe telescopes will be set up at the Bicycle Ramada next to the Visitors Center.This event will most likely be canceled in the event of clouds/rain.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/solar-telescope-observing-saguaro-np-east-7/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250909T052846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T015916Z
UID:14902-1759516200-1759521600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title: “The Search for Life on Exoplanets”\n\n\n\nTelescopic facilities capable of searching for signs of life on exoplanets orbiting other stars are coming online just as experiments simulating the emergence of life on Earth are making revolutionary discoveries. Dr. Sukrit Ranjan will discuss recent progress towards both goals\, with emphasis on new opportunities unveiled by the James Webb Space Telescope and the future planned Habitable Worlds Observatory\, NASA’s proposed infrared/optic/ultraviolet space telescope to primarily search for exoplanets in the habitable zones of stars. \n\n\n\nBiography:\n\n\n\nSukrit is a planetary scientist focused on questions related to the origin of life on Earth and the search for life on other worlds. These questions are coupled: efforts to understand the origin of life on Earth helps guide our search for it elsewhere in the cosmos\, while observations of other planets help us test our theories of the prebiotic environment and of abiogenesis. To understand abiogenesis\, he works to constrain the palette of environmental conditions from which life arose on Earth\, to guide experimental studies of the origin of life. To search for life elsewhere\, he works to determine observational tests by which life on other worlds may be remotely discriminated. Sukrit completed his PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics at Harvard University\, followed by a SCOL postdoctoral fellowship at MIT EAPS and a CIERA postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern. He completed his undergraduate work at MIT in physics. More information about Sukrit is available at his faculty profile here: https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/faculty/sukrit-ranjan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Dr. Sukrit Ranjan
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-october-2025/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T210836
CREATED:20250812T200203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T200204Z
UID:14699-1758913200-1758920400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East
DESCRIPTION:Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East3693 S Old Spanish TrailTucson\, AZ 85730 \n\n\n\nGreat dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East.Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-saguaro-national-park-east-3/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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