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SUMMARY:ONLINE – General Meeting – April 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Main Presentation will start at 6:30 P.M\, followed by Mary Turner’s popular Seasonal Night Sky Presentation. Both are open to the public via https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/.  \nTITLE:  Resolving Black Holes with the Event Horizon Telescope \nPRESENTATION:  Black holes\, predicted almost a century ago by Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity\, were believed to power some of the most energetic phenomena in the Universe. However\, their compact sizes make them extremely difficult to resolve. In 2017\, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration brought together many radio telescopes around the world to form an Earth-size virtual telescope\, and successfully captured the first ever images of a black hole—in the center of galaxy M87. This result enables astrophysicist to study the detailed astrophysics around black holes and test General Relativity itself. In this talk\, presenter Chi-wan Chan will cover the theoretical background of black holes\, the observation technique used to resolve them\, and some of the open questions in black hole astrophysics. \nBIO:  Chi-kwan “CK” Chan is a computational astrophysicist working with cutting edge technologies to advance both theoretical and observational research. He has developed new algorithms to study magnetohydrodynamic turbulence\, used graphics processing units (GPUs) to accelerate general relativistic ray tracing\, designed cloud computing infrastructures to handle big observational data\, and applied machine learning algorithms to speed up and automate data processing. Some of his active projects include simulating and understanding accretion disks\, capturing images of black holes\, and visualizing astrophysical simulations in virtual reality. He’s also a true wildcat\, having received his bachelors and doctoral degrees from the University of Arizona. He is a Data Science Fellow at the UA Data Science Institute and an affiliate member of UA’s Applied Math GIDP.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/7341/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220401T210000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Sunizona/Ash Creek Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Cochise County Library for an evening of stargazing under some incredibly dark skies. We will have a couple TAAA telescopes as well as the Library telescope to observe some planets; galaxies far\, far\, away; star clusters; nebulae to include stellar nurseries; multiple star systems; and lots more. Definitely a FAMILY FRIENDLY event. Follow our Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy for any weather or other updates. Dress warmly as the temperatures can drop quite a bit after sunset.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-sunizona-ash-creek-library/
LOCATION:Sunizona Library\, 6460 E Hwy 181\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083047
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T220050Z
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SUMMARY:Chiricahua National Monument Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:TAAA Stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a Dark Sky Park. You will see the planet Uranus\, 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 try to use red light flashlights and minimize white light (to include cell phones) that will hinder your night vision. Chiricahua National Monument website: https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm.  Weather dependent — Follow the event on the TAAA Facebook page to get weather and other updates: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. \nCheck back here or on Facebook closer to the event for any updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/chiricahua-national-monument-stargazing-4/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220408T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083047
CREATED:20220116T190837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T190837Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION: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. Registration is required. Go to Eventbright and search for stargazing Canoa Ranch.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-historic-canoa-ranch-3/
LOCATION:Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220409T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083047
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SUMMARY:Tucson Astronomy Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park\nTelescopes\, Exhibits\, Fun!\n\n\n\n\nBrandi Fenton Memorial Park Ramada \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE\nHands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6:30 PM\nSafe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 PM\nDoor Prizes will be given away at 7 PM – winners must be present\nYouth under 17 Grand Prize: Tabletop Telescope\nOther prizes for the entire family\nNight Sky Viewing 7:30 PM to 9 PM\nKid-Friendly Scope viewing throughout the evening\n\nNo charge for any activities\, donations will be accepted.\nBring your own telescope for help setting it up and operating the scope.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/astronomy-festival-5/
LOCATION:Brandi Fenton Park\, 3482 E River Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220414T200000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2022
DESCRIPTION:Constellations of the Month:  \nVolans and Horologium\nPresenter:   Peter Hermes\n \nWith only 4 remaining until we’ve gone through all 88 constellations \, Peter Hermes will be overviewing the southern constellations Volans and Horologium.  \nMain Presentation:  \nWhite Dwarfs and Neutron Stars\nPresenter:  ???\n \nWe will be finishing up the last of the Star classification talk from previous meeting with White Dwarfs and Neutron stars.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-march-2022-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220422T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083047
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SUMMARY:Virtual Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for a Virtual tour of the Night Sky. We will explore planets\, Nebulae\, Star Clusters\, Galaxies\, and much more using cameras connected to telescopes. The event will be streamed to our Facebook Page (TAAA Facebook). You can follow our Facebook event for any weather and other updates. FREE. \nCheck Facebook or back here closer to the event for any updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/virtual-stargazing-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220423T210000
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SUMMARY:Oracle State Park Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Oracle State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Kannally Ranch House\nInformation: Great dark skies at one of America’s Dark Sky Parks 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 lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes.  Weather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/). There is generally a talk and other events also taking place. Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information. Check TAAA Facebook Page or here for any updates as we get closer.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/oracle-state-park-stargazing-2/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220423T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T222214Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION: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 Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (Turkey Creek area near Chiricahua National Monument) to the public for an observing session. You can observe through a telescope with a 40″ mirror and see galaxies over 100 million light years away. We will have several large telescopes to observe with. \nOur Spring “Evening Under the Stars” will be Saturday April 23rd 2022. The gate will be open at 7 pm with activities starting 7:30 pm. Come join us for an exciting evening of astronomical observing. The site is about 90 minutes SE of Tucson near the Chiricahua National Monument. If you have friends/family that live in that area\, let them know. The event is weather dependent. Reservations are required. Please email John Kalas at jckalas[at]cox.net for reservations and directions. Please include number of people & vehicles in your group. Space is limited. \nThe nebulosity associated with M45 is not the progenitor of the cluster. Instead\, it is a nebula through which M45 is passing.NASA Image\, Robert Gendler
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/evening-under-the-stars-3/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220430T210000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Elfrida Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Cochise County Library for an evening of stargazing under some incredibly dark skies. We will have a couple TAAA telescopes as well as the Library telescope to observe some planets; galaxies far\, far\, away; star clusters; nebulae to include stellar nurseries; multiple star systems; and lots more. Definitely a FAMILY FRIENDLY event. Follow our Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy for any weather or other updates. Dress warmly as the temperatures can drop quite a bit after sunset.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-elfrida-library/
LOCATION:Elfrida Library\, 10552 N Hwy 191\, Elfrida\, AZ\, 85610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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