UPCOMING EVENTS
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Spacefest STEAM Event
Starr Pass Resort 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, United StatesThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several solar telescopes to observe the Sun from 9 am to 3 pm supporting the Spacefest Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM) event. … Continue reading Spacefest STEAM Event
Grand Canyon Star Party
Grand Canyon Visitor Center Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon, AZ, United StatesTucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon. Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm. … Continue reading Grand Canyon Star Party
Sonoran Desert Museum Cool Summer “Astronomy” Night
Desert Museum 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin TAAA and the Sonoran Desert Museum for the Cool Summer Nights Astronomy Event. TAAA will have several telescopes set up around the Museum to view some amazing solar system … Continue reading Sonoran Desert Museum Cool Summer “Astronomy” Night
Vail Star Party
Vail Lutheran Church 14600 E Colossal Cave Rd, Vail, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Vail Preservation Society; 4th of July Celebration VAIL Setup: 7 pm Observing: 7:45 - 9:30 pm Viewing Location: Vail Lutheran Church, south of the buildings Estimated # Participants: 100 Age/Grade: All … Continue reading Vail Star Party
General Meeting – July 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesIntroductory Presentation – 6:30 PM Title: Objects of the Quarter Presenter: Mary Turner, Ph.D, In her latest sky talk, Mary Turner, TAAA’s Chief Observer, takes us on a tour of … Continue reading General Meeting – July 2017
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesDetails to be determined.
Lunar and Planetary Lab Open House
Lunar & Planetary Laboratory 1629 E University Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesOpen House for the Lunar and Planetary Lab (LPL). LPL is in the Kuiper Sciences Building on the UA Mall, just east of Flandrau Planetarium. This year's theme is HiRISE … Continue reading Lunar and Planetary Lab Open House
General Meeting – August 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: Science at the 2017 Eclipse: The Citizen CATE Experiment Presenter: Matt Penn, Ph.D., National Solar Observatory The summer’s total eclipse presents a special opportunity for a group of citizen … Continue reading General Meeting – August 2017
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThis month Ruth Gomez will give us some fascinating information about “Eclipse Superstitions and Myths”. The “Constellation of the Month” is Sagittarius.
Partial Solar Eclipse
There will likely be several Astronomy events throughout Tucson to observe the Partial Solar Eclipse. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association does not have a specific location planned, but will likely … Continue reading Partial Solar Eclipse
General Meeting – September 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesIntroductory Presentation: More Eclipse Tales Presenter: Alex Filippenko We will show the second Alex Filippenko lecture called “More Eclipse Tales,” from his Understanding the Universe DVD course. Following that, we'll hear … Continue reading General Meeting – September 2017
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesBranden Dickerson will provide us with “A Non-Mathematical Introduction to Relativity”. The “Constellation of the Month”, will be Sagittarius. Bill Yohey will do the presentation, delayed from August.
Star Party – Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup: 6:30 pm Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy … Continue reading Star Party – Agua Caliente Park
Star Party – Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Oracle State Park. ORACLE Setup: 6:30 pm. Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location: Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. … Continue reading Star Party – Oracle State Park
Star Party – Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic Area
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup: 6:30 pm Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near 2nd restroom facilities (right side) … Continue reading Star Party – Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic Area