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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230407T183000
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SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – April 2023
DESCRIPTION:6:30 pm – Main Presentation\nTITLE:  Fun Observing Projects with Zero Equipment\nPRESENTATION:  According to author and educator\, Bob King\, you don’t need a telescope to explore the underpinnings of the universe. A pair of eyes will do. In this month’s presentation\, Bob will share three visual observing projects — exploring Earth’s shadow; observing and measuring naked-eye sunspots and getting a sense of the Milky Way Galaxy’s three-dimensional structure. As he explains\, “Through close examination of the natural world\, we open ourselves to the possibility of discovery\, whether that means gaining a new perspective or noticing new details in familiar phenomena.”\n \nBIO:  Bob King fell in love with the night sky and astronomy when he was a kid and loves to share his passion with people of all ages through teaching and public observing. A graduate of the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana)\, he’s a long-time member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)\, a community educator\, writes the monthly Celestial Calendar for Sky & Telescope magazine as well as the Explore the Night blog for their website. Bob also pens the long-time blog called Astro Bob\, which he started in 2008. He comes to us tonight via zoom from Duluth\, Minnesota\, on the north shore of Lake Superior.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-april-2023/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230408T213000
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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 8th 2023. The gate will be open at 7:00 pm with activities starting 7:30 pm. Observing will be from 7:30-9:30 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. \nThe 40 inch StarStructures Dobsonian telescope on the deck of the Reynold-Mitchell Observatory.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/evening-under-the-stars-5/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T022412
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2023
DESCRIPTION:Historical Astronomer of the Month:\nEdward Barnard\nPresenter:  Connor Justice \nConnor Justice will be presenting our Astronomer of the month presentation on Edward Barnard. \nMain Presentation:  \nCarbon Stars\nPresenter:  Pete Hermes\n \nPete Hermes will be discussing Carbon Stars.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-april-2023/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230414T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T022412
CREATED:20221210T175448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221210T175448Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing 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. \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Go to Eventbright and search for stargazing Canoa Ranch. May fill up quickly\, so recommend registering as early as possible (event may not show up in Eventbright until about two months before).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-canoa-ranch-2/
LOCATION:Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T022412
CREATED:20221210T174859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T210650Z
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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 planets\, nebulae\, star clusters\, double stars\, galaxies millions of light years away\, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. \nObserving 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. \nChiricahua 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 our Facebook page closer to the event for any updates.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/chiricahua-national-monument-stargazing-6/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T022412
CREATED:20230208T022327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T230440Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East
DESCRIPTION:Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East\nTucson\, AZ \nGreat dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East.\nStar Party is open to the Public.  Event is free but NPS admission fees apply.\nThe 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 telescopes. \nWeather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-saguaro-np-east/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230420T213000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Saguaro NP - West
DESCRIPTION:TAAA invites you to an evening of star gazing at Saguaro National Park – West\nLocated on the far West side of town on the other side of the Tucson mountains\, this location has very dark skies from horizon to horizon.\nEvent is put on by Saguaro NP and the IDA (International Dark-Sky Association) to promote International Dark Sky Week. \nAn introductory talk will be given at 7pm.\nThe TAAA will have several Telescopes set up to view Stars\, Nebula’s\, Galaxies\, Planets and more starting at 7:30pm! \nThe event is free and open to the public\, but NPS admission fees may apply.\nWEATHER DEPENDENT.  Follow the event here for any weather updates or changes.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-saguaro-np-west/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park WEST\, 2700 N Kinney Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T022412
CREATED:20221207T221229Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park - Ironwood Picnic Area
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (West)\nViewing Location:  Second Restroom area  approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.\nInformation: 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\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a 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/). \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link (Eventbright) and search for: “Stargazing” and “Ironwood Picnic Area”\, location: “Tucson” (event may not show up until about two months prior). These events may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-tucson-mountain-park-ironwood-picnic-area-3/
LOCATION:Ironwood Picnic\, 7300 W Hal gras Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T022412
CREATED:20221210T180035Z
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SUMMARY:Oracle State Park
DESCRIPTION:Star Party-Oracle State Park\nTucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Kannally Ranch House\nInformation: Great dark skies 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. \nFor 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-2/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T022412
CREATED:20230208T022753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T230527Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Saguaro NP – East
DESCRIPTION:Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East\nTucson\, AZ \nGreat dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East.\nStar Party is open to the Public.  Event is free but NPS admission fees apply.\nThe 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 telescopes. \nWeather dependent.  For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-saguaro-np-east-2/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T022412
CREATED:20221207T220323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T180623Z
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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 #1) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE\n\nSafe Solar viewing of the Sun – 3 to 6:30 PM\nHands-On Interactive Exhibits for Kids – 3 to 6:00 PM\nDoor Prizes will be given away at 6:30 PM – winners must be present\n——-Grand Prize: Small Telescope——–\nOther prizes for the entire family\nWhat’s up in the night sky talk – 7 to 7:30pm\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 in setting it up and operating the scope.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/tucson-astronomy-festival/
LOCATION:Brandi Fenton Park\, 3482 E River Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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