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Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZ

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

Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch

Canoa Ranch 5375 S I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ, United States

Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. We will observe planets, star clusters, multiple star systems, nebulae, galaxies, and lots more. FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Go to:  https://bit.ly/ticketsEE These events fill up quickly, so recommend registering as early as … Continue reading Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch

Tucson Astronomy Festival

Brandi Fenton Park 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Tucson Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Telescopes, Exhibits, Fun! Brandi Fenton Memorial Park (Ramada #1) 3482 E River Rd ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Safe Solar viewing of the Sun – 3 PM to 6:30 PM Hands-On Interactive Exhibits for Kids – 3 PM to 6 PM Door Prizes will be given away at 6:30 … Continue reading Tucson Astronomy Festival

Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area

Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area 2000 N Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area Tucson, 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 … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area

Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument

Chiricahua National Monument 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

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 at Oracle State Park

Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  Star Party telescope viewing (7:30 – 9:30pm) Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park

Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East

Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

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

Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park

Tumacacori National Historical Park 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ, United States

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. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes. … Continue reading Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park

Stargazing at Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ, United States

Star Party-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 for astronomical … Continue reading Stargazing at Catalina State Park

Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East

Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East Tucson, AZ Great 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. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East

Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area

Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area 2000 N Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area Tucson, 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 … Continue reading Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area

Stargazing at Anamax Park, Sahuarita AZ

Anamax Park, Sahuarita AZ 17501 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita, AZ, United States

Star Party - Anamax Park, Sahuarita, AZ Viewing Location: Field 4 in the middle of the soccer field Great dark skies just South of Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Weather dependent.  For … Continue reading Stargazing at Anamax Park, Sahuarita AZ

Grand Canyon Star Party

Grand Canyon Visitor Center Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Grand Canyon, AZ, United States

The Grand Canyon Star Party (GCSP) will be held this year from June 1 - 8 at the Grand Canyon National Park. Telescope observing typically goes from 8-11 pm at the Visitor Center of the South Rim. There will also be a GCSP at the North Rim. We will have up to 60 telescopes each … Continue reading Grand Canyon Star Party

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Stargazing at Oracle State Park

Oracle State Park 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ, United States

Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House  Star Party telescope viewing (8:00 – 10:00pm) Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon … Continue reading Stargazing at Oracle State Park

Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East

Saguaro National Park EAST 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East Tucson, AZ Great 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. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe … Continue reading Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East