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Stargazing Agua Caliente Park

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 Stargazing Agua Caliente Park →

HYBRID – General Meeting – April 2023

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

6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE:  Fun Observing Projects with Zero Equipment PRESENTATION:  According to author and educator, Bob King, you don't need a telescope to explore the underpinnings of the universe. A pair of eyes will do. In this month’s presentation, Bob will share three visual observing projects — exploring Earth's shadow; observing and … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – April 2023 →

Evening Under the Stars

Chiricahua Astronomy Complex 9315 E Perseus Way, Pearce, AZ, United States

Evening Under the Stars Observing at the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. Want to stargaze from a dark site where the band of the Milky Way is clearly visible across the sky? You see so many stars it is hard to pick out the constellations. Twice per year, we open our TAAA … Continue reading Evening Under the Stars →

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2023

ONLINE

Historical Astronomer of the Month: Edward Barnard Presenter:  Connor Justice Connor Justice will be presenting our Astronomer of the month presentation on Edward Barnard. Main Presentation:   Carbon Stars Presenter:  Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will be discussing Carbon Stars.

Stargazing 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. FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Go to Eventbright and search for stargazing Canoa Ranch. May fill up quickly, so recommend registering … Continue reading Stargazing Canoa Ranch →

Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing

Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

TAAA Stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, galaxies millions of light years away, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location will be at Faraway Ranch just inside the entrance gate.  Please … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing →

Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East

Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star 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 the Public.  Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe … Continue reading Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East →

Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – West

Saguaro National Park WEST 2700 N Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

TAAA invites you to an evening of star gazing at Saguaro National Park - West Located on the far West side of town on the other side of the Tucson mountains, this location has very dark skies from horizon to horizon. Event is put on by Saguaro NP and the IDA (International Dark-Sky Association) to … Continue reading Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – West →

Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park – Ironwood Picnic Area

Ironwood Picnic 7300 W Hal gras Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star 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 Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park – Ironwood Picnic Area →

Oracle State Park

Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

Star Party-Oracle State Park Tucson, AZ Viewing 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 Park may apply.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and … Continue reading Oracle State Park →

Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East

Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star 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 the Public.  Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing.  We will observe … Continue reading Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East →

Tucson Astronomy Festival

Brandi Fenton Park 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Tucson 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 PM Hands-On Interactive Exhibits for Kids - 3 to 6:00 PM Door Prizes will be given away at 6:30 PM – winners must be present … Continue reading Tucson Astronomy Festival →

ONLINE ONLY – General Meeting – May 2023

ONLINE

TAAA’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 receive a Zoom link to attend. The public may stream via the TAAA YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@tucsonamateurastronomyasso2702 Title:  JWST: Our First Year Capturing Light from the Dawn of Time … Continue reading ONLINE ONLY – General Meeting – May 2023 →

ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – May 2023

ONLINE

Main 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 on Reflectors. Second Presentation: Astronomy Related App Presenter:  Connor Justice Afterwards, Connor Justice would like to show an astronomy related app prototype.