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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241206T183000
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SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Presentation: The Reopening at Kitt Peak National Observatory: One Year In\n  \nVanessa Gressieux presents an exploration of the current public outreach offerings at Kitt Peak National Observatory. Learn about the Observatory’s history\, its long shut down after Covid-19 and the Kitt Peak Fire\, and its new schedule of day and nighttime astronomy tours\, and other events. Vanessa will touch on some of the scientific projects being conducted at Kitt Peak\, which visitors can learn more about on tours to the telescopes involved. Learn why Kitt Peak is considered one of America’s premier tourist attractions\, as well as an important astronomical research facility. \n  \nBio:  Vannessa Gressieux is a University of Arizona alumni with over 12 years of astronomy outreach and education experience. She is also a proud member of the TAAA and volunteers annually at the Grand Canyon Star Party. In addition to her role as the Guide and Docent Coordinator at Kitt Peak National Observatory\, she has served as Solar System Ambassador with NASA and JPL. \n  \n\n  \nKitt Peak Aerial ViewCredit: NOIRLab/KPNO/NSF/AURA/P.Marenfeld \n  \n 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-december-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:20241207T180000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
DESCRIPTION:Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State ParkStar Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. \n\n\n\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 at a really dark location. \n\n\n\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-5/
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:20241212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241212T200000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Main Presentation:  Galaxy Classifications\nPresenter: Connor Justice \nConnor Justice will be presenting on the first of two parts for Galaxy Classifications. \nAstronomer of the Month:  Harlow Shapley\nPresenter:  Doug Smith \nDoug Smith will be highlighting Harlow Shapley for our ongoing Astronomer of the Month series
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-december-2024/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241215T130000
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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.The Sun is nearing its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is lots of activity on its surface. \n\n\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public.  NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe telescopes will be set up at the Bicycle Ramada next to the Visitors Center.This event will most likely be canceled in the event of clouds/rain.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/solar-telescope-observing-saguaro-np-east-5/
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:20241221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T142425
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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 AreaTucson\, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) \n\n\n\nViewing 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. \n\n\n\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.For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: TAAA Facebook Events page \n\n\n\nEvent is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link to register:  https://bit.ly/ticketsEEThese events may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tucson-mountain-park-juan-santa-cruz-picnic-area-5/
LOCATION:Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area\, 2000 N Kinney Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T142425
CREATED:20241026T212508Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Astronomy Event at Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (December 23\, 2024)
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URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/holiday-astronomy-event-at-chiricahua-astronomy-complex-december-23-2024/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
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