UPCOMING EVENTS
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Solar Telescope Observing at Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesSolar Telescope Observing at Saguaro NP - East May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East for some Sun … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing at Saguaro NP – East
Stargazing at Aqua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesViewing 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 … Continue reading Stargazing at Aqua Caliente Park
HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2023
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: Annular Eclipse, October 14, 2023 Presentation: While we all look forward to totality in 2024, a great observing opportunity presents itself to amateur astronomers in the U.S. this fall. … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2023
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2023
ONLINEMain Presentation: Binocular Observing Presenter: Gus Gomez Gus Gomez will be leading with our main topic on binocular observing. Astronomer of the Month: Johaan Bayer and Nicolas Lacaille Presenter: … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2023
Stargazing @ Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesViewing 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 entrance into Oracle State … Continue reading Stargazing @ Oracle State Park
Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party – Saguaro National Park – East Tucson, AZ Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East. Star Party is open to … Continue reading Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East
HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2023
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023. The Main Presentation will start at 6:30 P.M. This will be a hybrid meeting (both in person … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2023
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2023
ONLINEAstronomical Distances Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will be presenting on Astronomical Distances. Astronomer of the Month: Sir Arthur Eddington Presenter: Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will be detailing Sir Arthur … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2023
HYBRID – General Meeting – Aug 2023
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: Light Pollution and Dark Skies in Southern Arizona and Beyond Presentation: The world at night is lighting up at an alarming rate. A host of ecological and social consequences … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – Aug 2023
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2023
ONLINEMain Presentation: Solar Eclipses Presenter: Connor Justice This month in preparation for the October Annular Eclipse, Connor Justice will giving an updated talk on Solar Eclipses.
HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2023
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: Civil Planetary Defense: The Catalina Sky Survey Needs Your Help Discovering New Asteroids The Catalina Sky Survey (CSS) has been in operation since the late 90’s with the goal … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2023
Stargazing at Aqua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesViewing 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 … Continue reading Stargazing at Aqua Caliente Park
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2023
ONLINEAstronomer of the Month: Maria Mitchell Presenter: Connor Justice Connor Justice will be presenting on Maria Mitchell for our ongoing astronomer of the month series. Main Presentation: James Webb Space … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2023
Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party – Saguaro National Park – East Tucson, AZ Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East. Star Party is open to … Continue reading Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East
Stargazing @ Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: Kannally Ranch House Theme for this event: Lunar Discovery Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission … Continue reading Stargazing @ Oracle State Park