April 3
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6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Title: TAAA Dark Sky Sites…A Great Club Perk!
TAAA Members Jim Knoll, Bill Lofquist, and Stephen Ferris will speak about the exciting opportunities for dark site viewing available for TAAA members at TIMPA (which stands for Tucson International Modelplex Park Association) and at CAC (Chicahua Astronomy Complex)
TIMPA is just 25 miles west from the center of Tucson. TAAA has used the site for almost 30 years. It includes restrooms, 6 user pads, and the club’s original big telescope, the 14″ Gila Monster observatory. TIMPA Director, Stephen Ferris reports that “in the last two years, we’ve also added a second permanently mounted big telescope, the TIMPA Meade 16″ SCT. Late last year, we also acquired a Losmandy G11 mount which we are matching with two high quality refractors and an ASIAir control unit.” TIMPA now can welcome SmartScopes of all types. SmartScopes are a great new tool for both beginning and experienced astronomers. TIMPA is planning multiple events for SmartScopes in the next few months. This close-in site opens at sunset, and members can stay until dawn.
Presenters: Jim Knoll and Bill Lofquist
Jim Knoll and Bill Lofquist will give the latest information about TAAA’s very own 16-acre CAC observing site. CAC is two hours SE of Tucson near the Chiricahua Mountains. From here you can easily see the Milky Way and many astronomy objects with just your eyes. Telescopes at the site include a 40-inch, 32-inch, 25-inch, 18-inch, several 14-inch scopes, a 9-inch refractor and many more. CAC has 10 sleeping rooms, 7 RV sites, a large tent camping area, and a classroom.
Learn about the history and current availability of both observing sites at the April TAAA meeting.
April 9
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6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Title: Gravitational Wave Astronomy
Presenter: Pete Hermes
Pete Hermes will be discussing Gravitational Wave Astronomy for our main topic.
Title: astronomer of the month
Presenter: Connor Justice
Connor Justice will be highlighting Johannes Hevelius for our astronomer of the month..
March 12
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6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Title: Highlighting the constellation Aquila and discussing the Event Horizon Telescope.
Presenter: Connor Justice
This month, Connor Justice will be presenting highlighting the constellation Aquila and discussing the Event Horizon Telescope.
April 11
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7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Astronomy event supporting Marana – Camping Under the Stars. For more information, see their website: Camping Under the Stars – Town of Marana, AZ
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
April 5
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1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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.
This event is FREE and open to the public, no reservations required. NPS admission fees apply.
The telescopes will be set up at the entrance to the Visitors Center.
This event will most likely be canceled in the event of clouds/rain.
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
April 24
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7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
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 advanced amateur 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.
Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/events
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
April 18
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7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot
Information: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Cost: FREE.
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.
Park gate may close before event end time, so arrive as close to start time as possible. Weather dependent.
For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page: ((4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook)
FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
These events fill up fast so recommend registering early.
To Register go to: Pima County Parks and Recreation Then Log in or Create an account. Once logged in click on “Environmental Education”. You should get the Pop-up screen “Register for a Program”. Scroll down to the event on the list and click on the “Register” button. You must be logged in for the Registration screen to work.
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
April 17
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7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Star Party at 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 viewing.
We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a wide variety of telescopes.
Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page ((4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook).
Additional details will be posted here and on Facebook as we get closer to the event.
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
April 10
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7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
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.
We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.
Event is free, no reservations required, but NPS admission fees apply.
Weather dependent, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event page: TAAA Facebook Events page for weather updates on day of event.
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
