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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2022

ONLINE

Main Presentation:   Large Telescopes part 2 Presenter:  Stephen Ferris The first presentation will be Large Telescopes part 2 and will be presented by Stephen Ferris. Historical Astronomer of the Month:  Notable Chinese Astronomers Presenter:  Douglas Smith This month we will cover some Notable Chinese Astronomers. This will be presented by Douglas Smith.  

Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing

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 Stargazing

Agua Caliente Park Stargazing

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

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, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Stargazing

HYBRID – General Meeting – January 2023

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

6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE:  HelioSwarm: A Future NASA Mission to Better Understand Space Plasmas PRESENTATION:  The vacuum of space is not empty, but is filled with a gas hot enough to rip electrons away from atoms, producing a plasma; a material with charged particles consistently creating and responding to electromagnetic fields driven by … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – January 2023

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2023

ONLINE

Historical Astronomer of the Month: Far East Indian Astronomers Presenter:  Douglas Smith Doug Smith will be continuing our ongoing series of Astronomer of the month on notable Far East Indian astronomers. Main Presentation:   Notable Astronomy Events 2023 Presenter:  Connor Justice Connor Justice will do presenting the main topic on notable astronomy events that will … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2023

Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area

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

This event has been cancelled due to cloud cover. 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 … Continue reading Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area

Stargazing Aqua Caliente Park

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

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, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of … Continue reading Stargazing Aqua Caliente Park

HYBRID – General Meeting – February 2023

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

6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE:  Comets; History, Science, and Magic—A Personal Journey PRESENTATION:  David Levy, one of the most enthusiastic and famous amateur astronomers of our time, will talk about some of the great comets in Earth’s history. These frozen leftovers from the formation of the solar system, composed of dust, rock, and ice, … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – February 2023

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2023

ONLINE

Historical Astronomer of the Month: None Presenter:   We will not be having an astronomer of the month presentation. Main Presentation:   Nebula's and the Variants Presenter:  Connor Justice This month our main topic is on Nebula's and the variants presented by Connor Justice.

Virtual Stargazing

ONLINE

Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky. We will explore planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies, and much more using cameras connected to telescopes. The event will be streamed to our YouTube channel (TAAA YouTube). You can follow our Facebook event for any weather and other updates and the link … Continue reading Virtual Stargazing

Tucson Star Party

Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) in conjunction with Editors from the Astronomy Magazine and Pima Community College (PCC) East for some astronomy talks, solar observing, and evening stargazing. Astronomy Talks and Safe Solar viewing of the Sun 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (All Talks in the Observatory area, Room EC-M102) Talks: --- Galaxies -- … Continue reading Tucson Star Party

Solar Telescope Observing at Saguaro NP East

Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

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 nearing its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is lots … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing at Saguaro NP East

Stargazing Catalina State Park

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

Star Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ 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 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing.  … Continue reading Stargazing Catalina State Park

Stargazing Canoa Ranch

Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United States

This Star Party is cancelled for tonight.  The cloud cover is forecast to increase as the evening progresses to the point that it needs to be cancelled. Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. We will observe planets, star clusters, … Continue reading Stargazing Canoa Ranch

HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2023

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

6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE:  The Sky at Night – Easy enjoyment from your backyard PRESENTATION:  Avid stargazer and amateur astronomer, Tim Hunter, will talk about his recently published book, The Sky At Night (University of Arizona Press); how it came about from 750 Sky Spy astronomy columns—15 years worth—in Thursday’s Caliente, the Arizona Daily Star’s  weekly entertainment section. Learn … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2023