UPCOMING EVENTS
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Tucson Astronomy Festival
Brandi Fenton Park 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTucson Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Telescopes, Exhibits, Fun! Brandi Fenton Memorial Park (Ramada #1) ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Safe Solar viewing of the Sun - 3 to 6:30 … Continue reading Tucson Astronomy Festival
ONLINE ONLY – General Meeting – May 2023
ONLINETAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Main Presentation will start at 6:30 P.M. Note that this month’s meeting will be online only. TAAA members will … Continue reading ONLINE ONLY – General Meeting – May 2023
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – May 2023
ONLINEMain Presentation: Telescope Collimation with a Focus on Reflectors Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will be presenting the main topic for the night on Telescope Collimation with a focus … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – May 2023
Virtual Stargazing – Watch at home
Virtual Stargazing May 12 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky. We will explore planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, … Continue reading Virtual Stargazing – Watch at home
Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Viewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park. Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park. … Continue reading Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Solar Telescope Observing at Saguaro NP – East
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesSolar Telescope Observing at Saguaro NP - East May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East for some Sun … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing at Saguaro NP – East
Stargazing at Aqua 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 … Continue reading Stargazing at Aqua Caliente Park
HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2023
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: Annular Eclipse, October 14, 2023 Presentation: While we all look forward to totality in 2024, a great observing opportunity presents itself to amateur astronomers in the U.S. this fall. … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2023
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2023
ONLINEMain Presentation: Binocular Observing Presenter: Gus Gomez Gus Gomez will be leading with our main topic on binocular observing. Astronomer of the Month: Johaan Bayer and Nicolas Lacaille Presenter: … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – June 2023
Stargazing @ 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. Star Party open to the Public. Admission cost for entrance into Oracle State … Continue reading Stargazing @ Oracle State Park
Stargazing @ 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 … Continue reading Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East
HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2023
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTAAA’s next general member meeting will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023. The Main Presentation will start at 6:30 P.M. This will be a hybrid meeting (both in person … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2023
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2023
ONLINEAstronomical Distances Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will be presenting on Astronomical Distances. Astronomer of the Month: Sir Arthur Eddington Presenter: Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will be detailing Sir Arthur … Continue reading ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2023
HYBRID – General Meeting – Aug 2023
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: Light Pollution and Dark Skies in Southern Arizona and Beyond Presentation: The world at night is lighting up at an alarming rate. A host of ecological and social consequences … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – Aug 2023
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2023
ONLINEMain Presentation: Solar Eclipses Presenter: Connor Justice This month in preparation for the October Annular Eclipse, Connor Justice will giving an updated talk on Solar Eclipses.