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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190314T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20190118T184315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T200613Z
UID:3154-1552588200-1552595400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2019
DESCRIPTION:THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE UA EDUCATION NORTH BUILDING (ADDRESS AND MAP BELOW).\n \nDETAILED LOCATION\, PARKING AND ACCESSIBILITY INFO AVAILABLE ON THE AFSIG MAIN EVENT PAGE (FOUND ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE TAAA WEBSITE). \nConstellation of the Month:\nCarina\n\nPresenter:  Doug Smith\n \nDoug Smith will be presenting Carina as the constellation of the month. \nMain Presentation:\nBlack Holes\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n \nConnor Justice will be discussing Black Holes.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-march-2019/
LOCATION:UA Education North Building\, rm 110\, 1501 E Speedway Blvd \, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20180819T181934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T181934Z
UID:2828-1552158000-1552165200@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-3/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20180819T180201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T180201Z
UID:2819-1552158000-1552165200@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.  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-11/
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:20190303T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20190119T220104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T220104Z
UID:3159-1551601800-1551632400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Festival of Books
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to safely view the Sun as well as interactive exhibits for families. Activities will be in the Science City Tent. Interactive activities will focus on the Moon and the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 Landing. \nActivities from 8:30 am to 5 pm each day.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-festival-of-books-7/
LOCATION:UA Mall\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20180819T181123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T181123Z
UID:2824-1551553200-1551560400@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-9/
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:20190302T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20190119T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T220016Z
UID:3158-1551515400-1551546000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Festival of Books
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to safely view the Sun as well as interactive exhibits for families. Activities will be in the Science City Tent. Interactive activities will focus on the Moon and the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 Landing. \nActivities from 8:30 am to 5 pm each day.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-festival-of-books-6/
LOCATION:UA Mall\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190301T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20190118T183956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T074837Z
UID:3152-1551465000-1551474000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – March 2019
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Annual Report\nSpeaker:  Mae Smith\, Ph.D.\n \nTAAA President Mae Smith will give the club’s annual report for 2018. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Sixty-Five Years of Celebrating The Skies\nSpeaker:  Tim Hunter has been an amateur astronomer since 1950\, and owns two observatories\, the 3towers Observatory and the Grasslands Observatory. He is a past president of Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association\, Inc. and a member of TAAA since 1975. He is currently the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Planetary Science Institute (PSI). In 1987\, he and Dr. David Crawford founded the International Dark-Sky Association\, Inc. (IDA)\, a nonprofit devoted to promoting quality outdoor lighting and combatting the effects of light pollution. \nFor this month’s main presentation\, Tim Hunter celebrates TAAA’s 65th anniversary year. The TAAA was founded in 1954 as the Tucson Amateur Astronomers (TAA) by a small group of amateurs with the strong support of Dr. Edwin F Carpenter\, Director of Steward Observatory. \nLearn how TAA evolved into the current TAAA\, one of the largest and most active amateur clubs in the United States.  Ever since its founding\, the TAAA has had a close relationship with Steward Observatory and the University of Arizona.  In his talk\, Tim will highlight some important landmarks of the TAAA as well as the changes in amateur astronomy from 1954.  A special feature of the evening will be short presentations by several former TAAA Presidents. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-march-2019/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20181217T165536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T090050Z
UID:3070-1550169000-1550176200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2019
DESCRIPTION:Constellation of the Month:\nCaelum\n\nPresenter:  Dennis Means\n \nDennis Means will start the night with a talk about the southern constellation Caelum. \nMain Presentation:\nDiscussion of some Messier Objects\n\nPresenter:  Ralph Means\n \nFor our main topic\, Ralph Means will be presenting “Discussion of some Messier Objects”. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-february-2019/
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:20190212T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190212T194500
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20181201T012351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T215027Z
UID:3007-1549993500-1550000700@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Murphy-Wilmot Library Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Murphy-Wilmot Library will host a star party\, supported by TAAA. We will have several telescopes set up to observe some great solar system and deep-sky objects. \nEvent will be Wednesday February 12\, 2019 from 5:45 – 7:45 PM.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/murphy-wilmot-library-star-party/
LOCATION:Murphy-Wilmot Library\, 530 N Wilmot Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20180819T180018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T180018Z
UID:2818-1549737000-1549744200@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.  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-10/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20181114T201632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T205049Z
UID:2955-1549706400-1549746000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Star Party (with Astronomy Magazine)
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association & Astronomy Magazine for our annual Tucson Star Party @ PCC East Campus. We will be observing from 10 AM – 9 PM. Solar viewing during the day along with other interactive exhibits. During the evening\, we will have several telescopes set up to observe solar system & deep-sky wonders such as planets\, galaxies\, star clusters\, nebulae\, and lots more. Bring your own telescope if you want and we will have extra volunteers to help you if required.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-star-party-with-astronomy-magazine/
LOCATION:Pima Community College East\, 8181 E Irvington Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20180819T181015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T181015Z
UID:2823-1549132200-1549139400@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-8/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20181217T165115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T183527Z
UID:3069-1549045800-1549054800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – February 2019
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Astronomical League’s NEW Observing Programs\nSpeaker:  Douglas Smith\n \nDouglas Smith\, Program Coordinator from the Astronomical League\, will present a summary of the AL’s NEW observing programs added since February 2018. He will give us a heads up on the next Astronomical League observing program workshop. And he will discuss the upcoming Messier Marathon in March. Signup sheets will be available at the Feb meeting. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Astronomy & Satellite Tracking at Steward Observatory\nSpeaker:  Dr. Eric C. Pearce has been with Steward Observatory since 2016. His primary area of research is developing advanced systems and techniques to discover\, track\, and categorize artificial Earth-orbiting satellites. Dr. Pearce was previously Telescope Group leader at the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) project office in Pasadena\, California. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.\n \nDr. Pearce’s presentation focuses on the global network of telescopes and radar systems used to track nearly 5000 satellites and 14000 other man-made objects currently orbiting Earth. The nation’s ability to detect\, track\, identify\, and maintain custody of these objects is essential to safely use space for both civil and military purposes. This mission is the primary responsibility of the U.S. Air Force Space Command. Dr. Pearce will explore the history of our role in developing this mission\, our current stage of development\, and future challenges. He will include information about its revitalization of astrographs (telescopes designed for the sole purpose of astrophotography). \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-february-2019/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190120T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190120T230000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20180819T182627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T020519Z
UID:2829-1548014400-1548025200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Total Lunar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:A Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible in Tucson and surrounding areas this evening. The partial Eclipse begins 8:33 PM (Tucson Time)\, Total Eclipse begins 9:41 PM and ends 10:43 PM with maximum eclipse at 10:12 PM (Tucson Time). \nThe Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes set up on the University of Arizona Mall just south of Flandrau Science Center. Viewing will be available from 8 to 11 PM. For real-time updates\, follow our Facebook Event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/lunar-eclipse/
LOCATION:Flandrau Science Center\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20180819T180854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T180854Z
UID:2822-1547920800-1547928000@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-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:20260506T004840
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
CREATED:20181127T082717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T071521Z
UID:3001-1547145000-1547152200@tucsonastronomy.org
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:20260506T004840
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:20260506T004840
CREATED:20181127T083535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T205610Z
UID:3003-1546626600-1546635600@tucsonastronomy.org
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:20260506T004840
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
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:20260506T004840
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:20260506T004840
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:20260506T004840
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:20260506T004840
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:20260506T004840
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:20260506T004840
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:20260506T004840
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181020T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181013T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T004840
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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