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Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Stephen Ferris will give a talk on “Exoplanets and the Habitable Zone”. The “Constellation of the Month” is “Ursa Major”, presented by Doug Smith.
Tucson Solar and Evening Star Party
Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesSolar & Evening Observing 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 set up near the Pima Community College East Campus Observatories. This is an annual event co-hosted between Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and … Continue reading Tucson Solar and Evening Star Party
Reid Park Zoo STEM
Reid Park 900 S Randolph Way, Tucson, United StatesSolar Observing supporting Reid Park Zoo STEM.
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Setup: 6 PM Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 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
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar 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
General Meeting – March 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Astronomy Services Revitalization Plan Presenter: TAAA’s Astronomy Services Redesign Team The Astronomy Services (a.k.a. Paid Star Party) Program is critical to the on-going health and welfare of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. Learn about the redesign of the program, from a single Coordinator to a Team approach and how you can … Continue reading General Meeting – March 2018
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Doug Smith will tell us about the Astro League’s “Analemma Observing Club”. The “Constellation of the Month” is “Canis Minor”, presented by Gus Gomez.
Tucson Festival of Books
UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin the TAAA as well as many other organizations who are taking part in the UA Science City which is part of the Tucson Festival of Books. There will be lots of hands-on science stuff for kids (and adults) to do. Admission is free.
Tucson Festival of Books
UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin the TAAA as well as many other organizations who are taking part in the UA Science City which is part of the Tucson Festival of Books. There will be lots of hands-on science stuff for kids (and adults) to do. Admission is free.
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar 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
Tucson Hebrew Academ STEM Event
Tucson Hebrew Academy 3888 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThe Tucson Hebrew Academy will host a public STEM event with many exhibitors. TAAA will support with Solar telescopes and Night Sky Network Toolkits demonstrating astronomy concepts.
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar 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 StatesStar 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 States6:30 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 StatesStar 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