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ONLINE – General Meeting – January 2022
ONLINE – General Meeting – January 2022
6:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Dark Skies in Southern Arizona: Past, Present and Future Presentation: John Barentine, astronomer, historian, and policy-maker will present on the global dark-skies movement. That the movement effectively began in the Tucson area, is no surprise given its long astronomical history. In his presentation, John will review regional achievements to date … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – January 2022
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Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
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 Agua Caliente Park Stargazing
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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2022
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2022
Constellation of the Month: None Presenter: We do not have a constellation of the month for this meeting. Main Presentation: Asterisms Presenter: Peter Hermes Peter Hermes will discuss various asterisms, (which is a pattern or group of stars).
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Stargazing at Canoa Ranch
Stargazing at Canoa Ranch
Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for an evening of stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. Canoa Ranch is located south of Tucson along I-19 at 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road. Event will go from 6 - 8 pm. Pre-Registration is required. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/ and search for … Continue reading Stargazing at Canoa Ranch
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Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Stargazing
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 Stargazing
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ONLINE – General Meeting – February 2022
ONLINE – General Meeting – February 2022
6:30 pm - Main Presentation Title: Hitchhiker’s Guide to Hot Jupiters Presentation: Dr. Megan Mansfield will present on Hot Jupiters; gas giant exoplanets (planets outside the Solar System) that are similar in size to Jupiter. However, the scorching hot temperatures of Hot Jupiters go as high as several thousand degrees. That makes their chemistry very … Continue reading ONLINE – General Meeting – February 2022
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Catalina State Park Stargazing
Catalina State Park Stargazing
Star 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