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SUMMARY:HYBRID – General Meeting – December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title: TAAA Astro-Imaging Special Interest Group (AISIG)\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Jeff Rothstein\n\n\n\nThe Astro-Imaging SIG (AISIG) seeks to advance the skills of all who image the night sky\, from beginners to veterans. Jeff Rothstein will describe the many activities of the AISIG\, including monthly meetings that have included topics like the new smart telescopes; Astronomical League programs for imagers; and how to cull frames before integrating them. He will also describe a recent imaging contest and a planned meetup at CAC next spring. He’ll also be sharing some of the group’s images. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held monthly on the third Monday of each month from 7-8:30 MST. YouTube videos of the meetings can be viewed afterward. All members of TAAA are welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nTitle: TAAA Radio Astronomy Special Interest Group (RASIG)\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Gary Steffens\n\n\n\nThe RASIG was formed in June 2025 to provide TAAA members with the opportunity to pursue interests in radio astronomy. Gary Steffens will introduce this newest SIG offering available to all TAAA members.The stated objectives of the RASIG are:Learn about the history of radio astronomyAssist members in pursuing Radio Astronomy observing through discussion and development of skills and equipment.Assist members in building a small personal radio telescope.Expand radio astronomy observing through outreach events. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 MST. YouTube videos of the meetings can be viewed afterward. All members of TAAA are welcome to attend.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/hybrid-general-meeting-december-2025-2/
LOCATION:Steward Observatory Lecture Hall (Room N210)\, 933 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260104T130000
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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 at 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\, no reservations required.  NPS admission fees apply. \n\n\n\nThe telescopes will be set up at the Bicycle Ramada next to\, or at\, 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-8/
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:20260108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260108T200000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Title:  Various astronomy events that will be occurring\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Connor Justice\n\n\n\nTo start the new year\, Connor Justice will be highlighting various astronomy events that will be occurring throughout the year such as eclipses\, meteor showers\, and planetary alignments. 
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/fund/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260109T203000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources (CLR) for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer astronomers with their telescopes will observe planets\, star clusters\, multiple star systems\, nebulae\, galaxies\, and lots more. \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 \n\n\n\nFREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Go to this link to register: https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs and click on the “Environmental Education” square to select. Then use “Stargazing” as a Keyword.These events fill up quickly.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-canoa-ranch-8/
LOCATION:Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T183000
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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 volunteer astronomers\, 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\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event page: TAAA Facebook Events page for weather updates on day of event.
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-tumacacori-national-historical-park-6/
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:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260116T210000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Saguaro NP – West
DESCRIPTION:TAAA invites you to an evening of star gazing at Saguaro National Park – WestLocated on the far West side of town on the other side of the Tucson mountains\, this location has very dark skies from horizon to horizon. The park has been designated an Urban Night Sky Park in 2023. \n\n\n\nThe TAAA will have several Telescopes set up to view Stars\, Nebula’s\, Galaxies\, Planets and more starting at 7pm! Telescopes will be arranged around the entrance walkway. \n\n\n\nIntroductory talks will be given starting at (TBD) by the National Park Service (NPS) prior to telescope viewing. Park staff will guide visitors on short walks through the Javelina Wash to discuss the night sky\, and they are also hoping to include Indigenous storytelling. \n\n\n\nThe stargazing event is free and open to the public\, but NPS admission fees apply.WEATHER DEPENDENT.  Follow the event on our Facebook page for any weather updates or changes: \n\n\n\n(4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-saguaro-np-west-2/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park WEST\, 2700 N Kinney Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260117T183000
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Oracle State Park
DESCRIPTION:Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  \n\n\n\nTypically a music event prior\, check the park’s website below.\n\n\n\nStar Party telescope viewing (6:30 – 8:30pm)\n\n\n\nInformation: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ 85623Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. \n\n\n\nTucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon + Planets\, Nebulae\, Galaxies\, and Star Clusters.Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes. Weather dependent. \n\n\n\nFor real-time updates\, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event page:  TAAA Facebook Events page \n\n\n\nAlso: Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information and activities that day:Star Party at Oracle State Park | Oracle State Park (azstateparks.com)
URL:https://tucsonastronomy.org/event/stargazing-at-oracle-state-park-15/
LOCATION:Oracle State Park\, 3820 E Wildlife Dr.\, Oracle\, AZ\, 85623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Stinger":MAILTO:astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
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