Wednesday January 31, 2018 the Moon will take center stage. Not only will it be a "Blue Moon" (second Full Moon in a month), but you can witness a Total Lunar Eclipse. The Partial Phase begins at 4:48 am. Totality goes from 5:51 am to 7:08 am with mid-eclipse at 6:30 am. The Moon will … Continue reading Total Lunar Eclipse →

6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  The Latest On The Astronomical League Presenter:  Douglas Smith, Observing Program Coordinator for The Astronomical League Douglas Smith will give a brief history of the Astrological League; one of the largest amateur astronomy organizations in the world. Learn the latest about its benefits, resources, and services, as well as … Continue reading General Meeting – February 2018 →

Come join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Stephen Ferris will give a talk on “Exoplanets and the Habitable Zone”. The “Constellation of the Month” is “Ursa Major”, presented by Doug Smith.

6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title:  Astronomy Services Revitalization Plan Presenter:  TAAA’s Astronomy Services Redesign Team The Astronomy Services (a.k.a. Paid Star Party) Program is critical to the on-going health and welfare of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.  Learn about the redesign of the program, from a single Coordinator to a Team approach and how you can … Continue reading General Meeting – March 2018 →