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General Meeting – April 2018
General Meeting – April 2018
6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party; its value and current need Presenter: Jim O’Connor, TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party South Rim Coordinator Learn about this year’s TAAA Grand Canyon Star Party (GCSP) on June 9-16, 2018. Thanks to planning by the GCSP South Rim Coordinator and the National Park Service … Continue reading General Meeting – April 2018
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Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park
Star Party-Catalina State Park Tucson, AZ Observing: 7 - 10 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 have … Continue reading Catalina State Park
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Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2018
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2018
Main Presentation: Hands on German Equatorial Mount Presenter: Conner Justice Come join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. Conner Justice will present “Hands on German Equatorial Mount”. Constellation of the Month: Lupus Presenter: Rob Hallberg The “Constellation of the Month” is “Lupus”, presented by Rob Hallberg.
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Future Innovators Night @ TCC
Future Innovators Night @ TCC
Evening Telescope observing supporting SARSEF Future Innovators Night. Telescopes will be set up near the gate shack at the entrance to the south parking lot.
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Chiricahua National Monument Star Party
Chiricahua National Monument Star Party
Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Chiricahua National Monument for an exciting evening of Stargazing under some incredibly dark skies. Observing will be at either the Faraway Ranch or Echo Canyon from 7:30 - 9:30. There will also be a talk at the Campground starting about 6:45 PM. We'll get some amazing views of … Continue reading Chiricahua National Monument Star Party
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
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 Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
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International Wildlife Museum 30th Anniversary Celebration
International Wildlife Museum 30th Anniversary Celebration
Solar Viewing and Night Sky Network Toolkit Exhibit for Annual International Wildlife Museum Outdoors Day and 30th Anniversary.
Marana Under the Stars
Marana Under the Stars
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be part of the Marana "Camping" under the Stars event. We will have solar and evening telescopes setup for participants to view some amazing deep-sky objects.
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Agua Caliente Park Star Party
Star Party-Agua Caliente Park Tucson, AZ (Northeast) Setup: 6:30 PM Observing: 7:30 - 9:30 PM 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, … Continue reading Agua Caliente Park Star Party
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Astronomy Festival
Astronomy Festival
Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Telescopes, Exhibits, Fun! Sunday, April 22 from 3 to 9 pm Brandi Fenton Memorial Park RamadaASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Hands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6 P.M. Safe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 P.M. Night Sky Viewing 7:30 P.M to 9 P.M. A Walk around the … Continue reading Astronomy Festival
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Autism Fair
Autism Fair
The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have some Solar Telescopes to safely view our star The Sun. We will look for Prominences, Flares, Sunspots, and other activities happening on the Sun. The Fair will be set up on the concourse of the Kino Sports Complex. There will be lots of activities and booths supporting Autism … Continue reading Autism Fair
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Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center
Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center
Star Party supporting the Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center. The event will feature a talk by Dante Lauretta, Professor of Planetary Science and Cosmochemistry at the U of A. The event will go from 5:30 - 8:30 pm with the star party on the UA Mall south of Flandrau from 7:30 - 9:30. For … Continue reading Intermountain Center @ Flandrau Science Center
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General Meeting – May 2018
General Meeting – May 2018
6:30 pm - Introductory Presentation Title: Seasonal Night Sky Objects Presenter: Mary Turner Mary Turner, TAAA’s appointed Chief Observer, takes us on a tour of the spring night sky. As usual in her popular talks, Mary's use of astronomical data, images, and mythology brings the seasonal changes in the sky to life., 7:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Gravitational … Continue reading General Meeting – May 2018