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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
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
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2024
ONLINEMain Presentation: Choosing your First Telescope Presenter: Connor Justice Our first presentation of the year is Choosing your First Telescope by Connor Justice.
Stargazing at Agua 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 Agua Caliente Park
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 – February 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Jupiter after thirty years: A retrospective of what happened and what we learned On March 23, 1993, Carolyn and Gene Shoemaker and David H. Levy … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – February 2024
Tucson Star Party
Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) in conjunction with Editors from the Astronomy Magazine and Pima Community College (PCC) - East Campus for some interesting astronomy talks, solar observing, … Continue reading Tucson Star Party
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2024
ONLINEAstronomer of the Month: Carl Sagan Presenter: Stephen Ferris This month Stephen Ferris will be presenting Carl Sagan for our astronomer of the month. Main Presentation: Dark Matter Presenter: Doug … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2024
Solar and Night Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party @ Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Viewing Location: Parking lot for Bridle Trailhead at end of State Park road inside the park. Information: Great dark skies just north … Continue reading Solar and Night Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: Kannally Ranch House NOTICE: This star party have been cancelled due to bad weather on site Star Party telescope viewing (7 - 9pm) Information: Great dark skies just … 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 at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area 2000 N Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party @ Tucson Mountain Park - Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) Viewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
Desert Skies Virtual Star Party
Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for our quarterly Desert Skies Virtual Star Party. It will be streamed live to our Facebook Page and will be available a few days later … Continue reading Desert Skies Virtual Star Party
HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: From Planet to Pictures We all have seen images of each planet in our solar system until they’re ingrained in our culture's collective psyche, but how did we get … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2024