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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.

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2017

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

Jim O’Connor will discuss “What is a Star”. The “Constellation of the Month” is Cancer, presented by Allen Klus.    

Tucson Star Party

Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Solar & Star Party-TAAA, in conjunction with Astronomy Magazine at Pima Community College (PCC) EAST Campus SOUTHEAST TUCSON Solar Observing:  10 am to Sunset (6 pm) Evening Star Observing: 6 - 9 pm Viewing Location:  PCC Astronomy Domes on south side of campus TAAA will have several solar telescopes during the day to safely view the … Continue reading Tucson Star Party

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area

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 – March 2017

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

Introductory Presentation - 6:30 PM What Is A Star? Presenter: Jim O’Connor, TAAA member Jim focuses his talk on what a star really is.   Main Presentation - 7:30 PM 10 Years at Mars! Presenter: Ari Espinoza, Ari will present an entertaining, insightful talk on Mars 101 and what we’ve learned about the Red Planet … Continue reading General Meeting – March 2017

International Wildlife Museum Outdoors Day

International Wildlife Museum 4800 W Gates Pass Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

Solar Viewing-International Wildlife Museum. FAR WEST TUCSON Setup:  9:30 am Observing: 10 am - 2 pm Viewing Location:  Courtyard in front of main entrance. Estimated # Participants:  500 Age/Grade:  All Ages # Scopes Required:  2 (SOLAR Scopes) # NSN Toolkit Volunteers:  2 Other Activities:  Museum Wildlife Activities TAAA POC:  Jim Knoll

Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2017

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

Main Presentation:  Bill Clarke will discuss Variable Stars.   Constellation of the Month:  Ursa Minor  (also presented by BIll Clarke).    

Tucson Festival of Books

UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Tucson Festival of Books @ UA Mall. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be located in Science City with hands-on Astronomy projects and telescopes to observe the Sun. For TAAA Volunteers: Volunteers needed for Solar Observing and Night Sky Network Toolkits CENTRAL TUCSON Morning Shift: Solar Setup:  7:30 am.  Start:  8:30 am.  End:  1 pm Afternoon Shift: … Continue reading Tucson Festival of Books