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General Meeting – November 2016

Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

Introductory Presentation – 6:30 PM Title:  Seasonal Night Sky Objects Speaker:  Mary Turner, PhD Main Presentation – 7:30 PM Title:  Making Pluto Great Again Speaker:  Don McCarthy is an Astronomer/Lecturer, and Distinguished Outreach Professor at Steward Observatory.    

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area

Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

General Meeting – December 2016

Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

Introductory Presentation – 6:30 PM Title:  What’s New At The Astronomical League? Speaker: Ron Kramer  (The Astronomical League) Main Presentation – 7:30 PM Title:  How DESI At Kitt Peak Will Search For Dark Energy’s Secrets Speakers: Dr. Arjun Dey and Rob Probst  (NOAO)

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area

Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

General Meeting – January 2017

Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

6:30 PM:  State of the Club Speaker: TAAA President Ben Bailey 7:30 PM:  "A Night Watchman's Journey:  My Life As A Searcher of Comets" Speaker:  David Levy  

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup:  5:30 pm Observing: 6 - 8 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2017

U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

Stephen Ferris will talk to us about the Moon, Tides and Lunar Eclipses.  Peter Bibbo will tell us about Cassiopeia.    

Star Party-Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States

Star Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Setup: 6 PM Observing: 6:30 - 9:30 PM Viewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park. Information: 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 … Continue reading Star Party-Catalina State Park

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic

Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup:  6 pm Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

General Meeting – February 2017

Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

To be determined.

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup:  6 pm Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.