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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180503T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180331T163501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180331T163501Z
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SUMMARY:Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center
DESCRIPTION:Star Party supporting the Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center.  The event will feature a talk by Dante Lauretta\, Professor of Planetary Science and Cosmochemistry at the U of A.  The event will go from 5:30 – 8:30 pm with the star party on the UA Mall south of Flandrau from 7:30 – 9:30.  For more information\, see the Intermountain Center website:  http://intermountaincenters.org/.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/intermountain-center-flandrau-science-center/
LOCATION:Flandrau Science Center\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180428T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180331T162032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180331T162032Z
UID:2638-1524900600-1524918600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Autism Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have some Solar Telescopes to safely view our star The Sun.  We will look for Prominences\, Flares\, Sunspots\, and other activities happening on the Sun.  The Fair will be set up on the concourse of the Kino Sports Complex.  There will be lots of activities and booths supporting Autism and Science.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/autism-fair/
LOCATION:Kino Sports Complex\, 2500 E Ajo Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T194756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T203154Z
UID:2487-1524409200-1524430800@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Festival
DESCRIPTION:Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park \nTelescopes\, Exhibits\, Fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 22 from 3 to 9 pm\nBrandi Fenton Memorial Park RamadaASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE\nHands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6 P.M.\nSafe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 P.M.\nNight Sky Viewing 7:30 P.M to 9 P.M. \n\nA Walk around the Night Sky Presentation at 8 P.M.\nKid-Friendly Scope viewing throughout the evening\nDoor Prizes will be given away at 7 P.M. – winners must be presentNo charge for any activities\, donations will be accepted.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-festival-2/
LOCATION:Brandi Fenton Park\, 3482 E River Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T181515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T224700Z
UID:2469-1524339000-1524346200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nSetup: 6:30 PM\nObserving: 7:30 – 9:30 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.  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-3/
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:20180421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180202T225710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T225710Z
UID:2587-1524326400-1524344400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Marana Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be part of the Marana “Camping” under the Stars event.  We will have solar and evening telescopes setup for participants to view some amazing deep-sky objects.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/marana-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:Ora Mae Harn Park\, 13250 N Lon Adams Rd\, Marana\, AZ\, 85653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180202T230228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T230228Z
UID:2588-1524304800-1524326400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:International Wildlife Museum 30th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Solar Viewing and Night Sky Network Toolkit Exhibit for Annual International Wildlife Museum Outdoors Day and 30th Anniversary.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/international-wildlife-museum-30th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:International Wildlife Museum\, 4800 W Gates Pass Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180414T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180202T224447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T224447Z
UID:2586-1523734200-1523741400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Chiricahua National Monument Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Chiricahua National Monument for an exciting evening of Stargazing under some incredibly dark skies.  Observing will be at either the Faraway Ranch or Echo Canyon from 7:30 – 9:30.  There will also be a talk at the Campground starting about 6:45 PM.  We’ll get some amazing views of planets\, star clusters\, nebulae\, galaxies\, and lot more.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/chiricahua-national-monument-star-party/
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:20180414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180414T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T184355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T224604Z
UID:2478-1523734200-1523741400@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-4/
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:20180413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180202T223744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T223744Z
UID:2585-1523642400-1523649600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Future Innovators Night @ TCC
DESCRIPTION:Evening Telescope observing supporting SARSEF Future Innovators Night.   Telescopes will be set up near the gate shack at the entrance to the south parking lot.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/future-innovators-night-tcc/
LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180219T065914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T063208Z
UID:2602-1523557800-1523565000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2018
DESCRIPTION:Main Presentation:\nHands on German Equatorial Mount\nPresenter:  Conner Justice \nCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy.  Conner Justice will present “Hands on German Equatorial Mount”.\nConstellation of the Month:\nLupus\nPresenter:  Rob Hallberg\n \n The “Constellation of the Month” is “Lupus”\, presented by Rob Hallberg. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-march-2018-2/
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:20180407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180407T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T174710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T175142Z
UID:2464-1523127600-1523138400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Catalina State Park
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Catalina State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nObserving: 7 – 10 PM\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 star party on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/catalina-state-park-2/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180219T065500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T070826Z
UID:2601-1523039400-1523048400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – April 2018
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party; its value and current need\nPresenter:  Jim O’Connor\, TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party South Rim Coordinator\n \nLearn about this year’s TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party (GCSP) on June 9-16\, 2018. Thanks to planning by the GCSP South Rim Coordinator and the National Park Service Ranger Leader\, and the many participants who attend\, the public gains a rich education in astronomy and environmental awareness. Jim will discuss our current need for his successor as TAAA GCSP Coordinator\, and share some stories that highlight the joys of participating in astronomy outreach. As he says\, “you never know what life you’ll touch\, or who might touch yours.” Further information about TAAA and the Grand Canyon Star Party can be found at http://tucsonastronomy.org/upcoming-events/grand-canyon-star-party/. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Volcanic Activity in the Solar System and the Frontier of Exovolcanology\nPresenter:  Dr. Christopher Hamilton\, Assistant Professor\, Lunar and Planetary Lab\, University of Arizona\n \nVolcanic activity on Earth is primarily controlled by plate tectonics\, with additional Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) fed by mantle plumes. LIPs are common on terrestrial bodies throughout the Solar System\, but without plate tectonics\, volcanism differs vastly on extraterrestrial worlds. Dr. Hamilton’s presentation compares and contrasts styles of volcanism within our Solar System\, and their implications for our detecting and understanding highly volcanic exoplanets in other solar systems. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-april-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:20180324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T191347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T191347Z
UID:2484-1521918000-1521925200@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/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T181203Z
UID:2468-1521918000-1521925200@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nSetup: 6:30 PM\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.  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-2/
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:20180318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180112T221159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T221159Z
UID:2551-1521367200-1521381600@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Hebrew Academ STEM Event
DESCRIPTION:The Tucson Hebrew Academy will host a public STEM event with many exhibitors.  TAAA will support with Solar telescopes and Night Sky Network Toolkits demonstrating astronomy concepts.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-hebrew-academ-stem-event/
LOCATION:Tucson Hebrew Academy\, 3888 E River Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T184113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T184113Z
UID:2477-1521313200-1521320400@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-3/
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:20180311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180311T173000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180202T213621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T213621Z
UID:2584-1520758800-1520789400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Festival of Books
DESCRIPTION:Join the TAAA as well as many other organizations who are taking part in the UA Science City which is part of the Tucson Festival of Books.  There will be lots of hands-on science stuff for kids (and adults) to do. Admission is free.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-festival-of-books-5/
LOCATION:UA Mall\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180202T213531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T213531Z
UID:2583-1520672400-1520703000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Festival of Books
DESCRIPTION:Join the TAAA as well as many other organizations who are taking part in the UA Science City which is part of the Tucson Festival of Books.  There will be lots of hands-on science stuff for kids (and adults) to do. Admission is free.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-festival-of-books-4/
LOCATION:UA Mall\, 1601 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180120T191823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T095819Z
UID:2566-1520533800-1520541000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2018
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy.  Doug Smith will tell us about the Astro League’s  “Analemma Observing Club”.  The “Constellation of the Month” is “Canis Minor”\, presented by Gus Gomez. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-march-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:20180302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180120T191618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T070022Z
UID:2565-1520015400-1520024400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting – March 2018
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  Astronomy Services Revitalization Plan\nPresenter:  TAAA’s Astronomy Services Redesign Team \nThe Astronomy Services (a.k.a. Paid Star Party) Program is critical to the on-going health and welfare of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.  Learn about the redesign of the program\, from a single Coordinator to a Team approach and how you can help take this program into the future while securing the financial wellbeing of TAAA! \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  Exoplanet Atmospheres on the Cutting Edge of Astronomy\nPresenter:  Joshua Lothringer\, PHD Candidate at The University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Lab. Josh received his BA in Astrophysics at the University of Colorado\, where he worked at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) on space missions including MAVEN and Kepler. \nThe discovery and characterization of exoplanets has become one of the fastest growing fields in astronomy.  With thousands of planets discovered and dozens beginning to be spectroscopically characterized\, we are starting to realize what makes our solar system special.  Joshua will present his efforts to understand the atmospheres of exoplanets through observations with the Hubble Space Telescope of a Neptune-sized exoplanet\, one of the smallest planets yet characterized. He will describe what his computer modeling has uncovered about the atmospheres of the hottest known exoplanets. And he will share how he has turned his passion for exoplanets into art. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-march-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:20180224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T183840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T183840Z
UID:2476-1519497000-1519504200@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-2/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T180828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T180828Z
UID:2467-1518892200-1518899400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nSetup: 6 PM\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.  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/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180213T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T235911Z
UID:2593-1518861600-1518876000@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Reid Park Zoo STEM
DESCRIPTION:Solar Observing supporting Reid Park Zoo STEM.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/reid-park-zoo-stem/
LOCATION:Reid Park\, 900 S Randolph Way\, Tucson\, 85716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171213T014206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T014206Z
UID:2518-1518264000-1518296400@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Solar and Evening Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Solar & Evening Observing 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 set up near the Pima Community College East Campus Observatories. \nThis is an annual event co-hosted between Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and  Astronomy Magazine.  Editor David Eicher will be on-hand to discuss astronomy topics throughout the day and evening.  Solar observing from Noon to about 5:30 PM and Evening observing from 6:30 to about 9 PM.  Come join us for some great dark-sky observing!! \nSee David Eicher’s Blog at:\nhttp://cs.astronomy.com/asy/b/daves-universe/archive/2017/12/12/astronomy-magazine-tucson-star-party-planned-for-sat-feb-10-2018.aspx
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-solar-and-evening-star-party/
LOCATION:Pima Community College East\, 8181 E Irvington Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180107T085656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T071721Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2018
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Stephen Ferris will give a talk on “Exoplanets and the Habitable Zone”. The “Constellation of the Month” is “Ursa Major”\, presented by Doug Smith.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-february-2018/
LOCATION:U.S.G.S. Building\, 520 North Park Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180107T085313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T201105Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting – February 2018
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Introductory Presentation\nTitle:  The Latest On The Astronomical League\nPresenter:  Douglas Smith\, Observing Program Coordinator for The Astronomical League \nDouglas Smith will give a brief history of the Astrological League; one of the largest amateur astronomy organizations in the world. Learn the latest about its benefits\, resources\, and services\, as well as a review of the 50 or so observing programs available at this time. \n7:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTitle:  CCD Photometry from Inside the Light Dome – Leisure Time Activity for a Retired Engineer\nPresenter:  Tom Polakis became an amateur astronomer on the night of the 1977 Perseid meteor shower.  He is a Contributing Editor for Astronomy Magazine. His main interests are astronomical travel\, visual observing\, and all types of photography. \nIn the past few years\, Tom has actively pursued photometry with his CCD imaging equipment in Tempe.  During that time\, he has determined rotation periods of asteroids\, measured brightness and colors of eclipsing binary and pulsating variable stars\, and created light curves of exoplanets and an active quasar along the way.  During the first half of Tom’s presentation\, he will describe the fundamentals of photometry\, his equipment and acquisition of images\, and data reduction.  Then Tom will show examples of  his work to illustrate how measuring something as simple as the variation of light and color teaches us much about stellar and solar system astronomy. \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting-february-2018/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180131T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180131T071500
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20180124T212347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T212620Z
UID:2573-1517356800-1517382900@tucsonastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Total Lunar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday January 31\, 2018 the Moon will take center stage. Not only will it be a “Blue Moon” (second Full Moon in a month)\, but you can witness a Total Lunar Eclipse. The Partial Phase begins at 4:48 am. Totality goes from 5:51 am to 7:08 am with mid-eclipse at 6:30 am. The Moon will set at 7:22 am\, shortly after Sunrise\, but it will start getting light outside around 6:30. This all happens early in the morning\, so set your alarm and check it out. Best viewing of Totality will be around 6 am. \nTIMES ARE FOR TUCSON \, AZ (MDT).  Adjust for your time zone.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/total-lunar-eclipse/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T183540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T183540Z
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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/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T174539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T175202Z
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SUMMARY:Catalina State Park
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Catalina State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nObserving: 6:30 – 9:30 PM\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 star party on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/catalina-state-park/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020543
CREATED:20171108T180452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T180452Z
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SUMMARY:Agua Caliente Park
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Agua Caliente Park\nTucson\, AZ (Northeast)\nSetup: 6 PM\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.  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/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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