UPCOMING EVENTS
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Murphy-Wilmot Library Evening Stargazing
Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Murphy-Wilmot Library for an evening of stargazing.
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2019
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTopics to be determined.
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (West) Viewing Location: Second Restroom area approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road. 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. We will observe Planets, … Continue reading Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
General Meeting – January 2020
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Seasonal Night Sky Objects Speaker: Mary Turner, PhD Mary Turner, TAAA’s appointed Chief Observer, takes us on a tour of the winter night sky. Dr. Turner’s use of astronomical data, images, and mythology will bring seasonal changes in the sky to life, as always in her popular quarterly talks. … Continue reading General Meeting – January 2020
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2020
Tucson City Council Ward 6 3202 E. 1st Street, Tucson, AZ, United StatesConstellation of the Month: Still To Be Determined Presenter: The constellation of the month has not yet been determined. Main Presentation: Telescope Maintenance Presenter: Doug Smith Doug Smith will be giving the main topic on Telescope Maintenance.
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (West) Viewing Location: Second Restroom area approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road. 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. We will observe Planets, … Continue reading Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
Catalina State Park Stargazing
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. 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
General Meeting – February 2020
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Member Planet Database Update Speaker: David Rosetter TAAA member, David Rosetter, in charge of the TAAA Member Planet system, (which manages the TAAA member database), will talk about expanded web benefits for TAAA members and provide information on the web options available. Bring any questions you have on how … Continue reading General Meeting – February 2020
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – February 2020
Tucson City Council Ward 6 3202 E. 1st Street, Tucson, AZ, United StatesConstellation of the Month: Auriga Presenter: Gus Gomez Gus Gomez will be presenting Auriga for the constellation of the month. Main Presentation: Discussion on Equipment Modifications Presenter: Our main topic will be an open discussion on equipment modifications that members have done to enhance their viewing sessions.
Tucson Star Party
Pima Community College East 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesAnnual Tucson Star Party co-sponsored with Astronomy Magazine. Solar observing from 2 pm until sunset. Evening observing from sunset to 9 pm. Enjoy some dark sky observing under wonderful Tucson skies. Follow the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event for weather and other updates.
Saguaro National Park EAST Monthly Astronomy Event
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTAAA Support to the Saguaro National Park EAST monthly astronomy event. Join park naturalists for an introduction to astronomy and a look at the desert night sky. Telescopes and binoculars will be available. Reservations are required. Call the Visitor Center at (520) 733-5153. Accessible Program. Observing and talk will be at the Visitor Center from 7 - … Continue reading Saguaro National Park EAST Monthly Astronomy Event
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (West) Viewing Location: Second Restroom area approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road. 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. We will observe Planets, … Continue reading Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
General Meeting – March 2020
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: The Astronomical League and TAAA’s Astronomy Fundamentals Class Speakers: Doug Smith and JD Metzger TAAA member Doug Smith talks about The Astronomical League, and TAAA member JD Metzger talks about TAAA’s Astronomy Fundamentals Class. 7:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Using Light Echoes as Time Machines Speaker: Jennifer Andrews is an … Continue reading General Meeting – March 2020
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2020
Tucson City Council Ward 6 3202 E. 1st Street, Tucson, AZ, United StatesConstellation of the Month: Auriga Presenter: Gus Gomez Gus Gomez will be presenting Auriga for the constellation of the month. Main Presentation: Discussion on Equipment Modifications Presenter: Our main topic will be an open discussion on equipment modifications that members have done to enhance their viewing sessions.
Saguaro National Park EAST Monthly Astronomy Event
Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTAAA Support to the Saguaro National Park EAST monthly astronomy event. Join park naturalists for an introduction to astronomy and a look at the desert night sky. Telescopes and binoculars will be available. Reservations are required. Call the Visitor Center at (520) 733-5153. Accessible Program. Observing and talk will be at the Visitor Center from 7 - … Continue reading Saguaro National Park EAST Monthly Astronomy Event