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HYBRID – General Meeting – November 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, November 3, 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 – November 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
Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesJoin TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double … Continue reading Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2023
ONLINEAstronomer of the Month: George Hale Presenter: Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will be providing the astronomer of the month on George Hale. He conceived and developed the world's largest telescopes four … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2023
Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Ironwood Picnic Area
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (West) Viewing Location: Second Restroom area approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road. Information: Great dark skies in … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Ironwood Picnic Area
Stargazing at 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 Park … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Stargazing at 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 at Saguaro NP – East
Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZTruely dark skies at a scenic location - Picacho Peak State Park Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur … Continue reading Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2023
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: Researching Dark Matter and Dark Energy with the Euclid Space Telescope On July 1st, the Euclid space mission launched from Cape Canaveral on a Falcon 9 rocket. Euclid is … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2023
Stargazing at 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 at Saguaro NP – East
Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Ironwood Picnic Area
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (West) Viewing Location: Second Restroom area approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road. Information: Great dark skies in … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Ironwood Picnic Area
Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: Kannally Ranch House Ugly sweater night. Wear your ugliest sweater and view the stars! Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2023
ONLINEMain Presentation: Eyepieces and their essentials Presenter: Stephen Ferris Stephen Ferris will be giving a presentation on Eyepieces and their essentials, which should help out anyone that is looking for … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2023
HYBRID – General Meeting – January 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: THE BIG EVENT: Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024 Get ready for 4½ minutes of darkness — in the middle of the day! On April 8, the path of … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – January 2024
Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZTruely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State Park Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur … Continue reading Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park