UPCOMING EVENTS
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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
HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2023
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: Observing The Fall Sky Mary Turner presents her popular seasonal talk about what to see in the night sky from October to December, as well as fascinating myths and … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2023
Evening Under the Stars
Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United StatesEvening Under the Stars Observing at the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. Want to stargaze from a dark site where the band of the Milky Way is … Continue reading Evening Under the Stars
Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar 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. … Continue reading Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin 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 … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
Annular Eclipse of the Sun
An Annular Eclipse of the Sun will occur in the late morning traveling from Oregon to Texas. It will pass over Utah and the Four Corners area, then central New … Continue reading Annular Eclipse of the Sun
Star Hopping Workshop – Oct 19
TIMPAIt will teach Star Hopping. The students will be taught the proper star hopping technique and equipment usage. Each student will use the supplied equipment to locate at least 2 … Continue reading Star Hopping Workshop – Oct 19