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Lunar and Planetary Lab Open House
Lunar & Planetary Laboratory 1629 E University Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesOpen House for the Lunar and Planetary Lab (LPL). LPL is in the Kuiper Sciences Building on the UA Mall, just east of Flandrau Planetarium. This year's theme is HiRISE and Mars.
General Meeting – August 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTitle: Science at the 2017 Eclipse: The Citizen CATE Experiment Presenter: Matt Penn, Ph.D., National Solar Observatory The summer’s total eclipse presents a special opportunity for a group of citizen scientists including scientists, high school students, and educators. The Citizen Continental-America Telescopic Eclipse (CATE) Experiment will monitor the outer atmosphere of the sun, the corona, … Continue reading General Meeting – August 2017
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThis month Ruth Gomez will give us some fascinating information about “Eclipse Superstitions and Myths”. The “Constellation of the Month” is Sagittarius.
Partial Solar Eclipse
There will likely be several Astronomy events throughout Tucson to observe the Partial Solar Eclipse. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association does not have a specific location planned, but will likely support UA or other agencies with some solar telescopes.
General Meeting – September 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesIntroductory Presentation: More Eclipse Tales Presenter: Alex Filippenko We will show the second Alex Filippenko lecture called “More Eclipse Tales,” from his Understanding the Universe DVD course. Following that, we'll hear some members share their Total Solar Eclipse 2017 experiences. (Members' photos of the eclipse will be shown in November. We’ll talk about how to participate.) … Continue reading General Meeting – September 2017
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesBranden Dickerson will provide us with “A Non-Mathematical Introduction to Relativity”. The “Constellation of the Month”, will be Sagittarius. Bill Yohey will do the presentation, delayed from August.
Star Party – Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup: 6:30 pm Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.
Star Party – Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Oracle State Park. ORACLE Setup: 6:30 pm. Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location: Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.
Star Party – Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic Area
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic) WEST TUCSON Setup: 6:30 pm Observing: 7 - 9 pm Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near 2nd restroom facilities (right side) approximately .6 miles in on Hal Gras Road. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial … Continue reading Star Party – Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic Area
General Meeting – October 2017
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: The Fall Night Sky Presenter: Dr. Mary Turner TAAA’s Chief Observer, Mary Turner, takes us on a tour of the fall night sky, with a quarterly look at celestial objects and some skylore. Main Presentation: 7:30 P.M. Title: A Tale of Epsilon Eridani – How Debris Disks Tell Us … Continue reading General Meeting – October 2017
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2017
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. At the October meeting Dennis McMacken will demonstrate the Collimation of a Dobsonian Telescope. The “Constellation of the Month" will be Pegasus. Bill Yohey will do the presentation.
Star Party – Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Setup: 6 PM Observing: 6:30 - 9:30 PM 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 … Continue reading Star Party – Catalina State Park
Star Party-Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesJoin the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Chiricahua National Monument for an exciting evening of Star Gazing under some incredibly dark skies. Observing will be at the Visitor Center from 6 to 9 PM. We'll get some amazing views of planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and lots more.
Star Party – Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park NORTHEAST TUCSON Setup: 6 pm Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.
Pima County Library Astronomy
Joel D. Valdez Library (Main Branch) 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesAn event supporting the main branch (Joel V Valdez) of the Pima County Library. The event is called: Observe the Moon Costume Party. This is open to the public and we hope you will wear a costume. Also, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will donate a small telescope to the Library to be available for … Continue reading Pima County Library Astronomy