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  • Star Party at St. Francis in the Foothills Church

    St. Francis in the Foothills Church 4625 E. River Road, Tucson, Arizona

    Join 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 is well located for many in the central Tucson and Foothills communities. Join us as we observe Planets (Saturn is now visible after many months … 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 States

    Star 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 – 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 … 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 States

    Presentation:  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 the Tucson area, which in many respects is the home of the global dark-skies movement. After going dormant during the pandemic, the Southern Arizona Chapter … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2024 →

  • Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument

    Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

    Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, galaxies millions of light years away, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location will be at the Faraway … Continue reading Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument →

  • 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 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 →

  • ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2024

    ONLINE

    Main Presentation:  Milky Way Presenter:  Doug Smith This month, Doug Smith will be presenting on the Milky Way for our main topic.  Astronomer of the Month:  Edmond Halley Presenter:  Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will highlighting Edmond Halley for our astronomer of the month.

  • 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 … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East →

  • Stargazing at the Tubac AZ Presidio State Historical Park

    Tubac Presidio 1 Burruel St, Tubac, Arizona

    Join us at the Tubac Presidio State Historical Park in Tubac AZ for an evening of stargazing under truly dark skies at a historic location. TAAA will have volunteer astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters and more, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! This is "Anza Under the Stars" … Continue reading Stargazing at the Tubac AZ Presidio State Historical Park →

  • Stargazing at Catalina State Park

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

    Star Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson, AZ Viewing 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 … Continue reading Stargazing at Catalina State Park →

  • HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2024

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

    Presentation:  Exploring the Moon with Seismology: From Apollo to Artemis Over 50 years ago, Apollo astronauts installed the first extraterrestrial seismometers on the lunar surface. These instruments recorded thousands of moonquakes (earthquakes on the Moon). Now, we’re heading back to Moon with modern seismometers as part of the Artemis missions. Lunar and Planetary Lab’s  Angela … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2024 →

  • 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 →

  • 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 →

  • ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2024

    ONLINE

    Main Presentation: Volcanism in the Solar System Presenter:  Doug Smith Doug Smith will be providing the main topic on Volcanism in the Solar System . Astronomer of the Month:  Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Presenter:  Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will be highlighting Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin as our Astronomer of the month.      

  • 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 →

  • Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch

    Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United States

    Join 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. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy … Continue reading Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch →