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  • Stargazing at Oracle State Park

    Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

    Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon + Planets, … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park →

  • HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2024

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

    Presentation: The Reopening at Kitt Peak National Observatory: One Year In Vanessa Gressieux presents an exploration of the current public outreach offerings at Kitt Peak National Observatory. Learn about the Observatory’s history, its long shut down after Covid-19 and the Kitt Peak Fire, and its new schedule of day and nighttime astronomy tours, and other … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2024 →

  • Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park

    Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZ

    Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State ParkStar Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The 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 … Continue reading Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park →

  • ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2024

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    Main Presentation:  Galaxy Classifications Presenter: Connor Justice Connor Justice will be presenting on the first of two parts for Galaxy Classifications. Astronomer of the Month:  Harlow Shapley Presenter:  Doug Smith Doug Smith will be highlighting Harlow Shapley for our ongoing Astronomer of the Month series

  • Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East

    Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Join 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 so you will get to see sunspots, prominences, flares, and more.The Sun is nearing its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is lots of … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ 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 States

    Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic AreaTucson, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) Viewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main loop.Information: 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.  … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area →

  • HYBRID – General Meeting – January 2025

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

    Presentation:  The Vatican Observatory in Arizona This talk’s title may seem an odd juxtaposition of words, until Father Christopher Corbally runs through the 440-year history of the Vatican Observatory. Learn about the Papacy’s long-standing interest and support for astronomical research, including Pope Leo XIII ‘s 1891 formal refounding of an earlier papal observatory into The … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – January 2025 →

  • Stargazing at Oracle State Park

    Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

    Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon + Planets, … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park →

  • ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2025

    Main Presentation:  Smart Scopes Presenter: Stephen Ferris This month, Stephen Ferris will be presenting on Smart Scopes. Astronomer of the Month:  Walter Baade Presenter: Connor Justice Connor Justice will be presenting on German astronomer Walter Baade. 

  • Stargazing at Saguaro NP – West

    Saguaro National Park WEST 2700 N Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

    TAAA invites you to an evening of star gazing at Saguaro National Park – WestLocated on the far West side of town on the other side of the Tucson mountains, this location has very dark skies from horizon to horizon. The park has been designated an Urban Night Sky Park in 2023. The TAAA will … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – West →

  • Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park

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

    Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking LotInformation: 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. … Continue reading Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park →

  • Stargazing at Catalina State Park

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

    Star Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson, AZViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park.Star Party open to the Public.  Admission fee for entrance into Catalina State Park. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing.We … Continue reading Stargazing at Catalina State Park →

  • Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East

    Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East3693 S Old Spanish TrailTucson, AZ 85730 Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East.Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East →