UPCOMING EVENTS
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James Webb Image Release
Sunsites Community Center 1216 E Treasure Rd, Pearce, AZ, United StatesTucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be participating with several events over the summer and fall to highlight and discuss the images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Our … Continue reading James Webb Image Release
HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2022
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE: Sun Daggers and Simple Noontime Sun Observations; From the Hohokam and Ptolemy to Kepler and Einstein PRESENTATION: All cultures have specialists and laypeople observing … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2022
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2022
ONLINEHistorical Astronomer of the Month: Giovanni Schiaparelli Presenter: Connor Justice This month we are highlighting Giovanni Schiaparelli. Main Presentation: Man and the Universe Presenter: Doug Smith For our main … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2022
JWST First Image Discussion
Sunizona Library 6460 E Hwy 181, Pearce, AZ, United StatesTAAA and Cochise County Library will be hosting another discussion of the first release images from the James Webb Space Telescope at the Sunizona Alice Woods Library. TAAA will present … Continue reading JWST First Image Discussion
HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2022
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE: The James Webb Space Telescope: observing from the Solar System to the Earliest Universe PRESENTATION: This talk will describe the James Webb Space Telescope … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2022
Stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesJoin 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, multiple star … Continue reading Stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2022
ONLINEHistorical Astronomer of the Month: Ptolemy Presenter: Peter Hermes This month our astronomer spotlight will be on the Greek astronomer Ptolemy presented by Peter Hermes. Main Presentation: Lunar Craters … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2022
Oracle Star Party
Oracle, AZ Oracle, AZ, United StatesViewing will be at different locations around the town of Oracle with telescopes looking at different types of objects. Locations: Ore House Hilltop Tavern and Restaurant - Star Clusters Nonna … Continue reading Oracle Star Party
Sunsites Library @ Community Center
Sunsites Community Center 1216 E Treasure Rd, Pearce, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and Cochise County Libraries for an evening of stargazing. We will observe planets, galaxies, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and lots more. Bring a comfortable … Continue reading Sunsites Library @ Community Center
Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Oracle State Park Tucson, AZ Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission cost for … Continue reading Oracle State Park
Cienega Creek Natural Preserve Stargazing
Cienega Creek Natural Preserve 16000 E Marsh Station Road, Tucson, AZ, United StatesEVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. EVENT MOVED TO CIENEGA CREEK NATURAL PRESERVE parking lot at 16000 E Marsh Station Road from 7 - 9 pm. Fire at Agua Caliente Park … Continue reading Cienega Creek Natural Preserve Stargazing
HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2022
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022. The Main Presentation will start at 6:30 P.M.This will be a hybrid meeting (both in person and … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2022
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2022
ONLINEHistorical Astronomer of the Month: Astronomers who came between Ptolemy and Copernicus Presenter: Peter Hermes Pete Hermes will be giving a presentation on astronomers who came between Ptolemy and Copernicus. … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2022
Catalina State Park Stargazing
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesCANCELLED. CANCELLED. CANCELLED We will be CANCELLING tonight's (October 15, 2022) star party at Catalina State Park due to adverse weather. The next one scheduled for Catalina State … Continue reading Catalina State Park Stargazing
Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesTAAA Stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from the Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, and lots more. We will … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing