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Desert Skies Virtual Star Party
Desert Skies Virtual Star Party
Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for our quarterly Desert Skies Virtual Star Party. It will be streamed live to our Facebook Page and will be available a few days later on our YouTube Channel. We will observe Galaxies, millions of light years away, Star systems, star clusters, star forming nebulae, star death nebulae, and lots … Continue reading Desert Skies Virtual Star Party
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HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2024
HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2024
Presentation: From Planet to Pictures We all have seen images of each planet in our solar system until they’re ingrained in our culture's collective psyche, but how did we get those images? In “From Planet to Pictures,” Max Lipitz will take the audience on a grand tour of the solar system, and do far more … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2024
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Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
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 Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
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Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House Star Party telescope viewing (7 – 9pm) Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park
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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2024
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – March 2024
Astronomer of the Month: Vesto Slipher Presenter: Connor Justice Connor Justice will be presenting Vesto Slipher for our astronomer of the month. Main Presentation: Asteroids and Minor Planets Presenter: Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will be giving our main topic on Asteroids and Minor Planets.
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Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Stargazing at Catalina State Park
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 Stargazing at Catalina State Park
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Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State Park Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The 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 … Continue reading Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
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Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
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. FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Go to: https://bit.ly/ticketsEE These events fill up quickly, so recommend registering as early as … Continue reading Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
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Tucson Astronomy Festival
Tucson Astronomy Festival
Tucson Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Telescopes, Exhibits, Fun! Brandi Fenton Memorial Park (Ramada #1) 3482 E River Rd ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Safe Solar viewing of the Sun – 3 PM to 6:30 PM Hands-On Interactive Exhibits for Kids – 3 PM to 6 PM Door Prizes will be given away at 6:30 … Continue reading Tucson Astronomy Festival
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Cancelled – General Meeting – April 2024
Cancelled – General Meeting – April 2024
The General Meeting, normally held on the first Friday of the month, has been cancelled for April due to the Eclipse of the Sun on April 8th, since many of the club members will be traveling out of state for the event.
Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) Viewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main loop. Information: Great dark skies in Western Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Cost: FREE. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area