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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – May 2022

ONLINE

Constellations of the Month:   Pavo and Octans Presenter:  ??? This month we will be going over the last two of the 88 constellations, Pavo and Octans. Main Presentation:   Lunar Evolution Presenter:  Doug Smith Afterwards Doug Smith will be giving the main topic presentation on Lunar Evolution.

Agua Caliente Park Stargazing

Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Viewing 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 Agua Caliente Park Stargazing

Catalina State Park Stargazing

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

Star 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.  Star Party open to the Public.  Admission cost for entrance into Catalina State Park.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing.  … Continue reading Catalina State Park Stargazing

HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2022

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

TAAA’s next General Member Meeting will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. This will be a hybrid meeting (both in person and online). TAAA members will receive a Zoom link should they wish to attend remotely. The public may attend in person or online through our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy. (This being … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – June 2022

Grand Canyon Star Party

Grand Canyon Visitor Center Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon, AZ, United States

Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the National Park Service for the 32nd annual Star Party. The Star Party will be June 18 - 25, 2022. We average 50 telescopes for 8 nights. You will see Solar System planets, Galaxies Far Far Away, Star Clusters -- some with several hundred thousand stars, Nebulae, multiple star … Continue reading Grand Canyon Star Party

HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2022

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

TITLE:  Space Domain Awareness for Sustainable Orbital Space  PRESENTATION:  The orbital space around the Earth is congested, contested and competitive. Over the last decade, the number of operational satellites has increased >250% and the number of orbital debris has doubled. With the impending launch of commercial mega constellations, the sustainable use of orbital space is … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – July 2022

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – July 2022

ONLINE

Main Presentation:   Biography of Edwin Hubble Presenter:  Connor Justice Our only presentation this month will be a biography of Edwin Hubble, name bearer of the Hubble space telescope.  

James Webb Image Release

Sunsites Community Center 1216 E Treasure Rd, Pearce, AZ, United States

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be participating with several events over the summer and fall to highlight and discuss the images  from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Our first event will be at the Sunsites Library @ 1:30 pm. Stop by and check it out. Here is some additional information about the event. … Continue reading James Webb Image Release

HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2022

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

6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE:  Sun Daggers and Simple Noontime Sun Observations; From the Hohokam and Ptolemy to Kepler and Einstein PRESENTATION: All cultures have specialists and laypeople observing the Sun, for purposes ranging from calendars (for planting and ritual days) and timekeeping, to astronomy research (e.g., sunspot counts, Earth’s orbit, and the gravitational … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – August 2022

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2022

ONLINE

Historical Astronomer of the Month: Giovanni Schiaparelli Presenter:  Connor Justice This month we are highlighting Giovanni Schiaparelli. Main Presentation:   Man and the Universe Presenter:  Doug Smith For our main topic, Doug Smith will be trying something new for this, with  a topic he has titled "Man and the Universe".

JWST First Image Discussion

Sunizona Library 6460 E Hwy 181, Pearce, AZ, United States

TAAA and Cochise County Library will be hosting another discussion of the first release images from the James Webb Space Telescope at the Sunizona Alice Woods Library. TAAA will present the images for discussion and Q&A.

HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2022

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

6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE:  The James Webb Space Telescope: observing from the Solar System to the Earliest Universe PRESENTATION:  This talk will describe the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), its instruments, and what we have learned so far in its mission. The 10 billion dollar telescope, now situated a million miles from Earth, … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – September 2022

Stargazing at Historic 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. Registration is required. Go to Eventbright and search for stargazing Canoa Ranch.

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2022

ONLINE

Historical Astronomer of the Month: Ptolemy Presenter:  Peter Hermes This month our astronomer spotlight will be on the Greek astronomer Ptolemy presented by Peter Hermes. Main Presentation:   Lunar Craters Presenter:  Doug Smith Our main topic this month is on Lunar Craters by Doug Smith.