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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180819T180854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T180854Z
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SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, 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 (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-area-star-party-7/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190112T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180819T181553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T181553Z
UID:2826-1547317800-1547328600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Catalina State Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Catalina State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.\nInformation: 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.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/catalina-state-park-star-party-4/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20181127T082717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T071521Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2019
DESCRIPTION:Due to the ongoing government shutdown\, the AFSIG meeting for January has moved from the USGS building on campus\, to ROOM 110 in the Education North Building at 1501 E Speedway Blvd (Google Maps). Parking in the area is free after 5PM\, and parking lots are available to the east and west side of the building. A parking garage is located one block north Vine Ave and Helen Street (garage may have fees). I plan on arriving early to make sure signs are available to mark the room. \n*** SEE BOTTOM OF AFSIG MAIN PAGE FOR DETAILED LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION. ***\nConstellation of the Month:\nScutum\n\nPresenter:  Gus Gomez\n \nGus Gomez will start the night with a talk about the constellation Scutum. \nMain Presentation:\nThe Milky Way\n\nPresenter:  Stephen Ferris\n \nFor our main topic\, Stephen Ferris will be discussing The Milky Way. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/xxx/
LOCATION:UA Education North Building\, rm 110\, 1501 E Speedway Blvd \, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180819T175844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T175844Z
UID:2817-1546711200-1546718400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nObserving: 6 – 8  PM\nViewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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 telescopes.  Park 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 (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-star-party-9/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190104T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20181127T083535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T205610Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting – January 2019
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Seasonal Night Sky Objects\nSpeaker:  Mary Turner\, PhD\n \nMary Turner\, TAAA’s Chief Observer\, takes us on a tour of the winter and early spring night sky. Mary’s use of astronomical data\, images\, and mythology brings the seasonal changes in the sky to life. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Forged in Fire: The Volcanic History of Mars\nSpeaker:  Dr. David Horvath from UA’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory\, is a planetary geophysicist investigating the interaction of processes acting on the surface and interior of terrestrial planets. His research focuses include Martian volcanism\, the ancient hydrologic cycle of Mars\, and the current methane-based hydrologic cycle of Titan. Dr. Horvath holds a PhD in Geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines.\n \nVolcanism is widespread in the Martian geologic record\, manifested as large shield volcanoes\, extensive plains of flood basalts\, and potentially global coverage of explosive volcanic ash. While most Martian volcanic activity occurred between  ~3 and 4 billion years ago and has generally decreased over time\, isolated\, young (<500 million years old) volcanism is observed. Dr. Horvath will discuss the geologic record of volcanism on Mars\, focusing on some of the youngest volcanic surfaces and their implications for observations by the recent InSight Mars lander. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-january-2019/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20171108T182900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T182900Z
UID:2474-1544896800-1544904000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:AGua Caliente Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nObserving: 6 – 8  PM\nViewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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 telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-star-party-8/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20181017T090741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T091008Z
UID:2915-1544725800-1544733000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2018
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:\n Tucana\n\nPresenter:  Stephen Ferris\n \nStephen Ferris will start the night with a talk about the southern constellation Tucana. \nMain Presentation:\nStar Atlases\n\nPresenter:  Doug Smith \nFor our main topic\, Doug Smith will be discussing Star Atlases.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-december-2018/
LOCATION:U.S.G.S. Building\, 520 North Park Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20171108T184909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T184909Z
UID:2480-1544292000-1544299200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, 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 (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-area-star-party-6/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20181017T090551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T081752Z
UID:2914-1544207400-1544216400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – December 2018
DESCRIPTION:NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATION FOR THIS MONTHS MEETING.\nTHIS MONTH ONLY we will meet in the Kuiper Building of Lunar and Planetary Sciences\, 1629 East University Boulevard on the U of A Campus\, just east of Flandreau Science Center. Room 308/Third Floor Auditorium (there is a ramp and elevator). \nSee Map \nALSO THIS MONTH\, no one is signed up to bring refreshments so anyone who has time\, PLEASE bring finger foods to share and put them on the table outside the auditorium. \n6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Member’s Night\nSpeaker:  Various TAAA Members\n \nIf you would like to give a presentation\, contact Mae Smith\, ssmith@email.arizona.edu. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  The Parker Solar Probe: NASA’s Mission to Touch the Sun\nSpeaker:  Dr. Joe Giacalone has been a Professor at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory since 1993. He is Co-Investigator on the ISOIS (Integrated Science Investigation of the Sun) instrument on the Parker Solar Probe. This instrument will measure high-energy charged particles accelerated by magnetic fields near the Sun. Dr. Giacalone holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Kansas. \nThe Parker Solar Probe is truly a mission of discovery.  Launched in August of 2018\, this historic\, seven-year mission has already flown by Venus\, and made its first close pass of the Sun — closer to the Sun than any man-made object ever.  It will get even closer in the years ahead; as near as 3.8 million miles from the Sun’s surface. Dr. Giacalone will discuss the mission\, its goals\, and what we expect to discover about the Sun.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-december-2018/
LOCATION:Lunar & Planetary Laboratory\, 1629 E University Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20171108T184657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T184657Z
UID:2479-1542477600-1542484800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, 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 (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-area-star-party-5/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20171108T182650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T182650Z
UID:2473-1541872800-1541880000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nObserving: 6 – 8  PM\nViewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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 telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-star-party-7/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180920T090828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T024304Z
UID:2892-1541701800-1541709000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2018
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:\n Piscis Austrinus\nPresenter:  Kay Lehman\n \nKay Lehman will talk about the northern constellation Piscis Austrinus. \nMain Presentation:\nChoosing and Using Telescope Eyepieces\n\nPresenter:  Joe Jacoby\n \nJoe Jacoby will be discussing Choosing and Using Telescope Eyepieces.\n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-november-2018/
LOCATION:U.S.G.S. Building\, 520 North Park Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180920T090521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T191526Z
UID:2891-1541187000-1541192400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – November 2018
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – NO Introductory Presentation\n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Hayabusa2: Exploring Asteroid Ryugu and Implications for the Future\nSpeaker:  Adriana Mitchell is an undergraduate senior majoring in Optical Sciences and Engineering at the University of Arizona. She works with Professor Vishnu Reddy at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and Dr. Lucille Le Corre at the Planetary Science Institute\, on the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)’s Hayabusa2 mission.\n \nVisiting Near Earth Asteroids helps scientists understand conditions during the formation of the solar system and might help uncover where Earth’s water and organic materials originated. Adriana will discuss the large strides being made in asteroid exploration with the current asteroid sample-return missions; NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex mission to Bennu and JAXA’s Hayabusa2 mission to the asteroid Ryugu. She will explain the implications for these cutting edge missions and her involvement in the creation of imaging products critical for characterizing potential landing sites on Ryugu for JAXA. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-november-2018/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180815T024332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T024332Z
UID:2788-1540576800-1540585800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing Event
DESCRIPTION:Stargazing 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. Observing location is either Faraway Ranch (just inside the entrance gate) or Echo Canyon Overlook (about 5 miles past the visitor center).  Please try to use red light flashlights and minimize white light (to include cell phones) that will hinder your night vision. \nA talk on astronomy will be at the campground Amphitheater just past the visitor center starting at 6 PM. \nThe Star Party will go from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at either Faraway Ranch or Echo Canyon overlook. \nFollow the event on Facebook for real-time updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/chiricahua-national-monument-stargazing-event/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181020T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180928T204409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T204409Z
UID:2901-1540054800-1540072800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:International Observe the Moon
DESCRIPTION:A star party supporting International Observe the Moon. TAAA along with other astronomy organizations will be on the University of Arizona Mall near Flandrau Planetarium. Telescopes will be set up from 5 – 10 PM to view the Moon and other Solar System and Deep-Sky objects. We will also have a telescope dedicated to “Sky Souvenirs” for you to use your smart phone and our adapter to take a picture of the Moon. Flandrau Planetarium will be open for the event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/international-observe-the-moon/
LOCATION:UA Mall\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181013T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20171108T192314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T192314Z
UID:2486-1539455400-1539466200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Catalina State Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Catalina State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.\nInformation: 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.  We will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/catalina-state-park-star-party-3/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20171108T182400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T182400Z
UID:2472-1539455400-1539462600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nObserving: 6:30 – 8:30 PM\nViewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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 telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-star-party-6/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180808T020620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T020620Z
UID:2782-1539340200-1539345600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Elfrida\, AZ Library Solar Observing
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association at the Library in Elfrida\, AZ for some daytime safe solar observing of the Sun.  We will look for Sunspots and Prominences coming off the edge of the Sun. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/elfrida-az-library-solar-observing/
LOCATION:Elfrida Library\, 10552 N Hwy 191\, Elfrida\, AZ\, 85610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180816T095143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T221408Z
UID:2793-1539282600-1539289800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2018
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Ferris will talk about the northern constellation Perseus. Followed by Ralph Means who will be  doing a show and tell on\nthe equipment he uses for observing.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-october-2018/
LOCATION:U.S.G.S. Building\, 520 North Park Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180816T094915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T090120Z
UID:2792-1538764200-1538773200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – October 2018
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Financial Report\nSpeaker:  Mike McDowell\, TAAA Treasurer\n \nTAAA Treasurer Mike McDowell will present the annual TAAA financial report\, and an update on Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC). \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Dark Clouds and Prestellar Cores – The Beginning Stage of Star and Planet Formation\nSpeaker:  UA Associate Professor Dr. Yancy Shirley is a Hoosier who received his B.S. in Astronomy and Physics from the University of Arizona\, and his Ph.D. at the University of Texas (Austin). He worked at the Very Large Array (radio telescopes) in New Mexico before returning to Arizona and joining the UA faculty in 2008. Dr. Shirley’s main studies are in the earliest phases of star formation\, astrochemistry\, and astrobiology using observations from infrared and radio telescopes.\n \nIn the early 1900s\, American astronomer Edward Emerson (E.E.) Barnard photographed dark nebula and realized that these regions were not “vacancies” in the sky\, but instead clouds of obscuring material. They contain the raw material—solid particles we call dust and a very rich molecular chemistry—from which stars and planets form today. In his talk\, Dr. Shirley will describe how stars and planets form and show how we can observe these earliest phases across the Galaxy. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-october-2018/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20171108T182041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T182041Z
UID:2471-1537038000-1537045200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nObserving: 7 – 9 PM\nViewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: 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 telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/agua-caliente-park-star-party-5/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180719T082549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180903T071635Z
UID:2766-1536863400-1536870600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2018
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. \nKay Lehman will talk about the northern constellation Cetus. \nFollowed by Doug Smith who will be giving a break down on The Mechanics of Clock Drives  for our main presentation. \nEmail:  fundamentals[at]tucsonastronomy.org
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-september-2018/
LOCATION:U.S.G.S. Building\, 520 North Park Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180808T003457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T003457Z
UID:2781-1536692400-1536697800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Elfrida\, AZ Library Astronomy Event
DESCRIPTION:Stargazing event supporting Elfrida\, AZ Library in SE Arizona.  Come join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for an evening of observing some astronomy wonders in the night sky.  We will view some planets\, star clusters\, multiple star systems\, nebulae\, and lots more.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/elfrida-az-library-astronomy-event/
LOCATION:Elfrida Library\, 10552 N Hwy 191\, Elfrida\, AZ\, 85610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180907T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180719T075008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T094549Z
UID:2765-1536345000-1536354000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – September 2018
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Seasonal Night Sky Objects\nSpeaker:  Mary Turner\, PhD\n \nMary Turner\, TAAA’s appointed Chief Observer\, takes us on an early tour of the upcoming winter night sky. As usual in her popular talks\, Mary’s use of astronomical data\, images\, and mythology brings the seasonal changes in the sky to life. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Are We Alone: Extraterrestrial Technological Life in Our Galaxy\nSpeaker:  Dr. Robert Strom is Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona. Retired after 36 years of teaching and research at UA\, Dr. Strom remains active in research; his main interest is the planets\, global warming\, and exoplanet life. Dr. Strom holds numerous awards\, including six from NASA\, as well as the Career Distinguished Teaching Award from UA. He’s been part of many Imaging and other Science Teams for space missions\, and brings us a wealth of knowledge\, experience\, and wisdom.\n \nIn Dr. Strom’s talk\, he evaluates the number of technological civilizations likely to currently be in the Milky Way Galaxy\, and presents a thought-provoking argument for why we are almost surely not alone. He begins with our current estimated number of Earth-like planets in the habitable region of Sun-like stars; about 6.6 billion. Using a modified Drake Equation and six constraints\, he gives estimates that are “optimistic”\, “pessimistic” and “unlikely.” Even “unlikely” values give over 600 technological civilizations in the Milky Way. Furthermore\, almost all of their extra-solar system technologies are probably much more advanced than ours. For a lively talk and discussion\, join us on September 7th.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-september-2018/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180901T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20171108T191449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T191449Z
UID:2485-1535828400-1535835600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Oracle State Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Oracle State Park.\nORACLE\nViewing Location:   Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio.\nInformation: 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 Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.  Dress for cool nights.  Recommend bringing small RED flashlights (regular flashlights restrict night vision and ability to view dim deep sky objects).  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).\nOther events may also be scheduled.  Check Oracle State Park Website for more detail.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/oracle-state-park-star-party-2/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180812T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180812T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180703T201241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T201431Z
UID:2731-1534102200-1534109400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tumacácori National Historical Park Star Party & Dark Sky Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the staff of Tumacácori National Historical Park\, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association\, and the Sonora Astronomical Society for a celebration of astronomy and the Park’s designation of an International Dark Sky Park.  We will have several telescopes to view some amazing astronomical objects under some incredibly dark skies.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tumacacori-national-historic-park-star-party-dark-sky-celebration/
LOCATION:Tumacacori National Historical Park\, 1891 E Frontage Rd\, Tumacacori\, AZ\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180708T063203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T075405Z
UID:2757-1533839400-1533846600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2018
DESCRIPTION:Gus Gomez will start the evening off with a talk on defunct constellation Argo Navis\, followed by Rob Halberg who will be discussing the astronomer Copernicus  for our main presentation.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-august-2018/
LOCATION:U.S.G.S. Building\, 520 North Park Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180803T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180803T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180708T062618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180719T074556Z
UID:2756-1533321000-1533330000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – August 2018
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Member’s Night\nSpeaker:  various TAAA members\n \n Reports by several TAAA members on a variety of topics. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  The night sky of planet Vulcan: Exozodiacal light observations with the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT)\nSpeaker:  Dr. Steve Ertel is a German astronomer now working at Steward Observatory. He studies planetary systems through observations of their dust similar to that in our Solar System’s Kuiper Belt\, Asteroid Belt\, and zodiacal dust. He also studies the fate of planetary systems as their host stars evolve into giant stars and white dwarfs. Steve received his Ph.D. from the University of Kiel\, Germany. He has worked as an observational astronomer at the University of Grenoble\, France\, and at the European Southern Observatory\, Chile. As the instrument scientist of the Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer at Mt. Graham\, AZ\, he leads the NASA-funded HOSTS survey for exozodiacal dust around nearby stars\n \nZodiacal light is one of the most elusive features of our night sky; visible in the West after dusk and in the East before dawn as a large cone of faint light stretching from the horizon along the ecliptic. Arizona’s dark skies make it ideal for observing its cause; sunlight scattered from zodiacal dust particles near Earth’s orbit. Surely\, the night skies of many Earth-like exoplanets must show a similar feature. Studying exozodiacal dust can give us insights into their architecture\, specifically for those exoplanets in the habitable zone. At the same time\, the dust poses an obstacle to imaging habitable exoplanets with a large space telescope\, one of NASA’s primary future goals. Dr. Ertel will present the efforts using the LBT to detect and study exozodiacal dust. He will also talk more broadly about how the LBT’s interferometer makes it the first 30-meter class telescope on Earth. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-august-2018/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180714T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180515T011738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T011738Z
UID:2699-1531594800-1531605600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Desert Museum Cool Summer Nights (Astronomy)
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 and deep-sky objects.  Museum entrance fee required.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/desert-museum-cool-summer-nights-astronomy/
LOCATION:Desert Museum\, 2021 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T023552
CREATED:20180331T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180331T153509Z
UID:2636-1531477800-1531483200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Elfriday Library (Solar)
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Elfrida Library\nELFRIDA\, AZ (Near CAC)\nViewing Location:  Outside the Library \nCome join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for some safe daytime viewing of our closest star the Sun.  We will have a solar telescope setup outside the Elfrida Library.  We will look for Solar Prominences & Flares\, Sunspots\, and other activity on the Sun.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/elfriday-library-solar/
LOCATION:Elfrida Library\, 10552 N Hwy 191\, Elfrida\, AZ\, 85610\, United States
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