UPCOMING EVENTS
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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
Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. We will observe planets, star clusters, multiple star … Continue reading Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
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