UPCOMING EVENTS
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Events
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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2025
Main Presentation: Variable Stars Presenter: Connor Justice After a last-minute cancellation in June, Connor Justice will be presenting the main topic on Variable Stars.
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HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2025
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: Beyond the First Look at The NSF-DOE Vera Rubin Observatory The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory recently released a first look at a sampling of data products, and now is preparing to begin a ten-year survey of the southern skies. The Legacy Survey of Space and Time will produce unprecedented amounts of data for … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2025
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HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2025
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: TAAA Outreach, Inspiring Future Generations Bernie Stinger, Jim Knoll, and Terri Lappin will share the TAAA Outreach program and how you can become involved to educate our youth and community residents about the astronomical wonders of the universe. The team will then outline a new volunteer outreach award program. Biographies: Bernie Stinger, Jim Knoll, … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2025
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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2025
Title: Astronomer tools before the Telescope Presenter: Connor Justice Connor Justice will be presenting on Astronomer tools before the Telescope. Title: Astronomer of the Month Sara Seager Presenter: Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will be highlighting Sara Seager for our Astronomer of the Month.
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HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2025
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTBD
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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2025
ONLINETitle: Open floor topic Presenter: Connor Justice This month will be an open floor topic. Attendees are suggested to bring an Astronomy related current event new article. The intent being that you can either share an article about something you found learned (or otherwise found interesting. Alternatively, you can bring an article that you had … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2025
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Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesViewing 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
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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 with operators for astronomical viewing in front of the Old Mission. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look … Continue reading Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park
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Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesViewing 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
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Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar 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 National Park – East
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HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2025
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: “The Search for Life on Exoplanets” Telescopic facilities capable of searching for signs of life on exoplanets orbiting other stars are coming online just as experiments simulating the emergence of life on Earth are making revolutionary discoveries. Dr. Sukrit Ranjan will discuss recent progress towards both goals, with emphasis on new opportunities unveiled by … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2025
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Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesEvent cancelled due to Government shutdown. 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 … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2025
Connor Justice will be presenting on how to choose a camera for astrophotography.
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Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar 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
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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 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
