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Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – August 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesGus Gomez will start the evening off with a talk on defunct constellation Argo Navis, followed by Rob Halberg who will be discussing the astronomer Copernicus for our main presentation.
Tumacácori National Historical Park Star Party & Dark Sky Celebration
Tumacacori National Historical Park 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ, United StatesJoin the staff of Tumacácori National Historical Park, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, and the Sonora Astronomical Society for a celebration of astronomy and the Park's designation of an International … Continue reading Tumacácori National Historical Park Star Party & Dark Sky Celebration
Oracle State Park Star Party
Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Oracle State Park. ORACLE Viewing Location: Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio. Information: Great dark skies in Oracle, north of … Continue reading Oracle State Park Star Party
General Meeting – September 2018
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 an early tour of the upcoming winter night … Continue reading General Meeting – September 2018
Elfrida, AZ Library Astronomy Event
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United StatesStargazing event supporting Elfrida, AZ Library in SE Arizona. Come join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for an evening of observing some astronomy wonders in the night sky. We will … Continue reading Elfrida, AZ Library Astronomy Event
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCome join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Kay Lehman will talk about the northern constellation Cetus. Followed by Doug Smith who will be giving a … Continue reading Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – September 2018
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Observing: 7 - 9 PM Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson. Star … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party
General Meeting – October 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Financial Report Speaker: Mike McDowell, TAAA Treasurer TAAA Treasurer Mike McDowell will present the annual TAAA financial report, and an update on Chiricahua Astronomy … Continue reading General Meeting – October 2018
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2018
U.S.G.S. Building 520 North Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStephen Ferris will talk about the northern constellation Perseus. Followed by Ralph Means who will be doing a show and tell on the equipment he uses for observing.
Elfrida, AZ Library Solar Observing
Elfrida Library 10552 N Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, United StatesJoin Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association at the Library in Elfrida, AZ for some daytime safe solar observing of the Sun. We will look for Sunspots and Prominences coming off the … Continue reading Elfrida, AZ Library Solar Observing
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesStar Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Observing: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson. Star … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Catalina State Park Star Party
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 Catalina State Park Star Party
International Observe the Moon
UA Mall 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesA star party supporting International Observe the Moon. TAAA along with other astronomy organizations will be on the University of Arizona Mall near Flandrau Planetarium. Telescopes will be set up … Continue reading International Observe the Moon
Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing Event
Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesStargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing Event
General Meeting – November 2018
Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210) 933 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States6:30 pm - NO Introductory Presentation 7:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Hayabusa2: Exploring Asteroid Ryugu and Implications for the Future Speaker: Adriana Mitchell is an undergraduate senior majoring in Optical Sciences … Continue reading General Meeting – November 2018