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HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2024
HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2024
Presentation: Dark Sky Southern Arizona 2.0: The Hits (and Misses) Of Our First Year and How Our Region Can Reclaim Its Leading Role Light pollution is a longstanding concern in the Tucson area, which in many respects is the home of the global dark-skies movement. After going dormant during the pandemic, the Southern Arizona Chapter … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2024
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Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
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. Observing location will be at the Faraway … Continue reading Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument
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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ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2024
ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2024
Main Presentation: Milky Way Presenter: Doug Smith This month, Doug Smith will be presenting on the Milky Way for our main topic. Astronomer of the Month: Edmond Halley Presenter: Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will highlighting Edmond Halley for our astronomer of the month.
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Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
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. The Sun is nearing its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is lots … Continue reading Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East
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Stargazing at the Tubac AZ Presidio State Historical Park
Stargazing at the Tubac AZ Presidio State Historical Park
Join us at the Tubac Presidio State Historical Park in Tubac AZ for an evening of stargazing under truly dark skies at a historic location. TAAA will have volunteer astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters and more, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! This is "Anza Under the Stars" … Continue reading Stargazing at the Tubac AZ Presidio State Historical Park
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Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Stargazing at Catalina State Park
Star Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson, AZ Viewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park. Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission fee for entrance into Catalina State Park. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 10 telescopes … Continue reading Stargazing at Catalina State Park
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HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2024
HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2024
Presentation: Exploring the Moon with Seismology: From Apollo to Artemis Over 50 years ago, Apollo astronauts installed the first extraterrestrial seismometers on the lunar surface. These instruments recorded thousands of moonquakes (earthquakes on the Moon). Now, we’re heading back to Moon with modern seismometers as part of the Artemis missions. Lunar and Planetary Lab’s Angela … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – November 2024
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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 AreaTucson, 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 astronomical viewing. … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area