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SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Presentation:  Dark Sky Southern Arizona 2.0: The Hits (and Misses) Of Our First Year and How Our Region Can Reclaim Its Leading Role\n\n\n \nLight 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 of DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association) was rebooted in mid-2023. In this talk\, John Barentine will describe the motivations that led the group to restart the chapter along with the progress they have made toward achieving the strategic goals of their first three-year period. He will also give an update on regional light-pollution trends and opportunities that can strengthen this region’s leadership on outdoor lighting issues. \n \n\nBio: John Barentine is the Principal Consultant at Dark Sky Consulting\, LLC\, and was formerly the Director of Public Policy for the International Dark-Sky Association. He earned a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin\, and previously held staff positions at the National Solar Observatory\, Apache Point Observatory\, and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. Throughout his career\, he has been involved in educating the public about science. He is a member of the American Astronomical Society and the International Astronomical Union\, and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. The asteroid (14505) Barentine is named in his honor. His interests outside of astronomy and light pollution research include history\, art and architecture\, politics\, law and current events.can be found at https://www.astrobin.com/users/astronewbie/ \n\n\n\n\nPresenter: John Barentine
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-october-2024/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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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-2/
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:20241005T190000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
DESCRIPTION:Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State Park\nStar Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park 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.\nGreat opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes at a really dark location. \nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-picacho-peak-state-park-4/
LOCATION:Picacho Peak State Park\, 15520 Picacho Peak Rd\, Picacho\, AZ\, 85141
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241010T183000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Main Presentation:  Milky Way\nPresenter:  Doug Smith \nThis month\, Doug Smith will be presenting on the Milky Way for our main topic.  \nAstronomer of the Month:  Edmond Halley\nPresenter:  Pete Hermes \nPete Hermes will highlighting Edmond Halley for our astronomer of the month.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-october-2024/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241020T150000
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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-4/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park EAST\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241025T061500
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at the Tubac AZ Presidio State Historical Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTAAA will have volunteer astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets\,\nNebulas\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and more\, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! \nThis is “Anza Under the Stars” night at the Presidio.  For more information check out October 25th at:\nEvents | Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum \nStar Party is free but there is an admission fee for non-members of the Presidio. \nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-the-tubac-az-presidio/
LOCATION:Tubac Presidio\, 1 Burruel St\, Tubac\, Arizona\, 85646
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241026T190000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Catalina State Park
DESCRIPTION:Star Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson\, AZ\nViewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.\nGreat dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park.\nStar Party open to the Public.  Admission fee for entrance into Catalina State Park. \nTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 10 telescopes for astronomical viewing.\nWe will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more.  Great opportunity to look through a wide 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/). \nAdditional details will be posted here and on Facebook as we get closer to the event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-catalina-state-park-5/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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