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SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title: OSIRIS-REx: Bennu’s Secrets Unveiled\n\n\n\nOn September 2023\, the OSIRIS-REx mission successfully delivered a pristine sample from asteroid Bennu to Earth\, marking a significant milestone in planetary science. In this talk\, Dr. Lauretta presents the latest findings from his team’s studies\, including the sample’s mineralogical\, chemical\, and isotopic properties\, which confirm Bennu’s rich organic content and evidence of significant aqueous alteration. These are the result of his team’s comprehensive analyses of the returned material\, revealing new insights into the early solar system and the processes that shaped planetary bodies. The new data not only advances our understanding of Bennu’s formation and history\, but also offers clues about the origins of life on Earth. Join him as he explores how this mission’s groundbreaking discoveries are reshaping our understanding of the solar system’s evolution and our place within it. \n\n\n\nBiography:  Dante Lauretta\n\n\n\nDante Lauretta grew up in Arizona and received a B.S. in physics and mathematics and a B.A. in Oriental Studies with a focus in Japanese from the University of Arizona in 1993 and a Ph.D. in Earth and planetary sciences from Washington University in St. Louis in 1997. He is currently a Regents Professor of Planetary Science and Cosmochemistry at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. Lauretta is the leader of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. The spacecraft launched in September 2016 to begin its journey to Bennu\, a carbon-rich\, near Earth asteroid. The spacecraft rendezvoused with Bennu in 2018\, and returned with a sample of the asteroid in 2023. Dr. Lauretta leads research about Bennu\, and maintains an active research program in Cosmochemistry and Meteoritics. He is Director of the Arizona Astrobiology Center.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-may-2025/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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SUMMARY:Evening Under the Stars @ Chiricahua Astronomy Complex
DESCRIPTION:Semi-Annual Chiricahua Astronomy Complex Evening Under the Stars Saturday May 3\, 2025. Address is: 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ. We will be observing planets\, galaxies\, star clusters\, multiple star systems\, Nebulae\, and lots more. Come join us for the free event. The gate will be open at 7 pm. To register for this FREE event\, please email John at euts[at]tucsonastronomy.org with name\, # in your party\, and # of vehicles.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/evening-under-the-stars-chiricahua-astronomy-complex/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Astronomy Complex\, 9315 E Perseus Way\, Pearce\, AZ\, 85625\, United States
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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. \n\n\n\nWe 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-7/
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:20250508T183000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – May 2025
DESCRIPTION:TBD
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/online-astronomy-fundamentals-meeting-may-2025/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250516T200000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:Join TAAA and the National Park Service for an evening of stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park .  Address below.The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will have several telescopes with operators for astronomical viewing in front of the Old Mission. \n\n\n\nWe will observe Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes. \n\n\n\nEvent is free\, no reservations required\, but NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent\, check back here prior to event for possible updates on day of event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tumacacori-national-historical-park-4/
LOCATION:Tumacacori National Historical Park\, 1891 E Frontage Rd\, Tumacacori\, AZ\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250517T200000
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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://tinyurl.com/MayStargazingThese events may fill up early.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tucson-mountain-park-juan-santa-cruz-picnic-area-7/
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:20250531T200000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Saguaro National Park – East
DESCRIPTION:Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East3693 S Old Spanish TrailTucson\, AZ 85730 \n\n\n\nGreat dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East.Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS 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. \n\n\n\nWeather dependent. For real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-saguaro-national-park-east-2/
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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