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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240405T183000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - General Meeting – April 2024
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-april-2024/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240405T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T204516
CREATED:20240221T222644Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
DESCRIPTION:Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area\nTucson\, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) \nViewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main loop.\nInformation: Great dark skies in Western Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE. \nTucson 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.\nFor real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: TAAA Facebook Events page \nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link to register:  https://bit.ly/ticketsEE\nThese events may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tucson-mountain-park-juan-santa-cruz-picnic-area-2/
LOCATION:Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area\, 2000 N Kinney Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240408T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T204516
CREATED:20240219T181137Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Total Solar Eclipse visible in the United States on April 8th. To see Totality\, you must be within the path of totality. This path can be viewed at:  https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com. \nAdditional information is also available on our Eclipse page: https://tucsonastronomy.org/2024-total-solar-eclipse/ \nA Partial Eclipse will be visible in Tucson.\nWe will have Solar Telescopes set up at venues around Tucson to safely view the Eclipse.\nSee the above TAAA Website link above for the current list of locations. \nPartial Start in Tucson: 10 am\nMaximum Partial: 11:19 am\nPartial Ends: 12:30 pm \nYou must wear approved Eclipse Solar Glasses to view every portion of the partial eclipse. These glasses are available from a variety of sources. Make sure you use a reputable source.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/solar-eclipse/
LOCATION:Arizona
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T204516
CREATED:20240312T043131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T043131Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – April 2024
DESCRIPTION:TBD
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-april-2024/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240412T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T204516
CREATED:20240221T223603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T223603Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly 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 the Faraway Ranch parking lot just past the entrance gate about 1/2 mile.  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.\nWeather 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/stargazing-at-chiricahua-national-monument/
LOCATION:Chiricahua National Monument\, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T204516
CREATED:20240128T031748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T011826Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Under the Stars (Chiricahua Astronomy Complex)
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 13th 2024. The gate will be open at 6:30 pm with activities starting 7:00 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 euts[at]tucsonastronomy.org for reservations and directions. Please include number of people & vehicles in your group\, and email address.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/evening-under-the-stars-7/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T204516
CREATED:20240221T224144Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Oracle State Park
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  \n\nStar Party telescope viewing (7:30 – 9:30pm)\n\nInformation: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.\nStar Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. \nTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon + Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, and Star Clusters.\nGreat 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 event page:  TAAA Facebook Events page \nAlso: Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information and activities that day:\nStar Party at Oracle State Park | Oracle State Park (azstateparks.com)
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-oracle-state-park-5/
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:20240421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T204516
CREATED:20240221T224609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T224609Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East for some Sun gazing at the park. We will observe the Sun through telescopes with appropriate filters so you will get to see sunspots\, prominences\, flares\, and more.\nThe Sun is nearing its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is lots of activity on its surface. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public.  NPS admission fees apply. \nThe telescopes will be set up at the Bicycle Ramada next to the Visitors Center.\nThis event will most likely be canceled in the event of clouds/rain.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/solar-telescope-observing-saguaro-np-east-3/
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:20240427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T204516
CREATED:20240221T225056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T225056Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location:  Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot\nInformation: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson.  Star Party open to the Public.  Cost: FREE. \nTucson 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. \nPark gate may close before event end time\, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent.\nFor 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: https://bit.ly/ticketsEE\nThese events fill up fast so recommend registering early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-agua-caliente-park-3/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Park\, 12325 E Roger Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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