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  • 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 →

  • Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park

    Tumacacori National Historical Park 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ, United States

    Join 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 →

  • 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 Saguaro National Park – 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 National Park – East →

  • HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2025

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

    Title: Total Solar Eclipse from Egypt: August 2, 2027 Imagine nearly 6½ minutes of darkness in a location where clouds are almost impossible. Add to that exploring one of the greatest civilizations ever. It’s not a dream, it’s going to happen. And you can be there. The duration of totality in 2027 won’t be surpassed … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2025 →

  • ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – JUNE 2025

    Main Presentation:  Variable Stars Presenter:  Connor Justice This month, Connor Justice will be presenting on Variable Stars for our main topic. Astronomer of the month:  Halton Arp Presenter:  Stephen Ferris Stephen Ferris will be discussing Halton Arp for our ongoing Astronomer of the Month.

  • 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 – July 2025

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

    Title: 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 →

  • HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2025

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

    Title: 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 →

  • 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.

  • ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2025

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    Title: 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 →