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CANCELLED – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2024
ONLINEJUNE MEETING CANCELLED
ZOOM ONLY – General Meeting – June 2024
ONLINEPresentation: Following Pluto's Heart: A Look into Pluto's Past and Present When NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft flew through the Pluto system in 2015, it revealed a geologic surface of surprising … Continue reading ZOOM ONLY – General Meeting – June 2024
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
HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2024
ONLINEMain Presentation: Cosmic Microwave Background Presenter: Connor Justice Connor Justice will be presenting on the history behind the Cosmic Microwave Background.
HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation 1: Observing The Fall Sky Mary Turner presents her popular seasonal talk about what to see in the summer night sky, as well as fascinating myths and facts about … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2024
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2024
ONLINEMain Presentation: Supernovae Presenter: Connor Justice This month for our main topic, we will be revisiting a 2019 presentation on Supernovae. Constellation of the Month: Pegasus We will also be … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2024
HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: My Deep-Sky Astrophotography Journey TAAA member David Stearn shares his journey into Deep-Sky Astrophotography, showcasing his transition from landscape and nature photography to capturing the wonders of the cosmos. … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2024
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
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2024
ONLINEMain Presentation: Star Atlas Presenter: Connor Justice This month, Connor Justice will be re-presenting a 2019 presentation on Star Atlas. Astronomer of the Month: Al-battani Presenter: Pete Hermes Pete Hermes … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2024
Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park
Tumacacori National Historical Park 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ, United StatesJoin TAAA and the National Park Service for an evening of stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park . Address below. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will have several telescopes … Continue reading Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park
Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: Kannally Ranch House Star Party telescope viewing (7:30 – 9:30pm) Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623 … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Star Party at St. Francis in the Foothills Church
St. Francis in the Foothills Church 4625 E. River Road, Tucson, ArizonaJoin TAAA for a Star Party at St. Francis Church in the Foothills Church, Tucson AZ Located near River Rd. and Swan Rd at 4625 E. River Road, this venue … Continue reading Star Party at St. Francis in the Foothills Church
Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party – Saguaro National Park – East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail Tucson, AZ 85730 Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East
HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: Dark Sky Southern Arizona 2.0: The Hits (and Misses) Of Our First Year and How Our Region Can Reclaim Its Leading Role Light pollution is a longstanding concern in … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2024