UPCOMING EVENTS
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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2023
ONLINEMain Presentation: Eyepieces and their essentials Presenter: Stephen Ferris Stephen Ferris will be giving a presentation on Eyepieces and their essentials, which should help out anyone that is looking for some holiday gift ideas. Second Presentation: Solar Observing Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will be giving our second topic on Solar Observing.
HYBRID – General Meeting – January 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: THE BIG EVENT: Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024 Get ready for 4½ minutes of darkness — in the middle of the day! On April 8, the path of a total solar eclipse will track from Texas through Maine. And it’s not that far from Tucson. But where should we go? What should we … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – January 2024
Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZTruely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State Park Star 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 … Continue reading Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin 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 … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2024
ONLINEMain Presentation: Choosing your First Telescope Presenter: Connor Justice Our first presentation of the year is Choosing your First Telescope by Connor Justice.
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 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 … Continue reading Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. We will observe planets, star clusters, multiple star systems, nebulae, galaxies, and lots more. FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Go to: https://bit.ly/ticketsEE These events fill up quickly, so recommend registering as early as … Continue reading Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
HYBRID – General Meeting – February 2024
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesPresentation: Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Jupiter after thirty years: A retrospective of what happened and what we learned On March 23, 1993, Carolyn and Gene Shoemaker and David H. Levy discovered a comet that had been fragmented into more than 21 pieces. Two months later they learned that the comet would collide with Jupiter. The … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – February 2024
Tucson Star Party
Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) in conjunction with Editors from the Astronomy Magazine and Pima Community College (PCC) - East Campus for some interesting astronomy talks, solar observing, and evening stargazing. PCC - East is located at 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson AZ Satellite Radio Demo (at the Observatories) - 1:00 - 1:30 … Continue reading Tucson Star Party
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2024
ONLINEAstronomer of the Month: Carl Sagan Presenter: Stephen Ferris This month Stephen Ferris will be presenting Carl Sagan for our astronomer of the month. Main Presentation: Dark Matter Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will be presenting Dark Matter for our main topic.
Solar and Night Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party @ Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Viewing Location: Parking lot for Bridle Trailhead at end of State Park road inside the park. Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Catalina State Park apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association … Continue reading Solar and Night Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesViewing Location: Kannally Ranch House NOTICE: This star party have been cancelled due to bad weather on site Star Party telescope viewing (7 - 9pm) Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park
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 the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe … Continue reading Stargazing at 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 StatesStar Party @ Tucson Mountain Park - Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area Tucson, 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 … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
Desert Skies Virtual Star Party
Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for our quarterly Desert Skies Virtual Star Party. It will be streamed live to our Facebook Page and will be available a few days later on our YouTube Channel. We will observe Galaxies, millions of light years away, Star systems, star clusters, star forming nebulae, star death nebulae, and lots … Continue reading Desert Skies Virtual Star Party