A star party supporting International Observe the Moon. TAAA along with other astronomy organizations will be on the University of Arizona Mall near Flandrau Planetarium. Telescopes will be set up from 5 – 10 PM to view the Moon and other Solar System and Deep-Sky objects. We will also have a telescope dedicated to “Sky Souvenirs” for you to use your smart phone and our adapter to take a picture of the Moon. Flandrau Planetarium will be open for the event.
Astronomy Fundamentals Meeting – November 2018
Constellation of the Month:
Piscis Austrinus
Presenter: Kay Lehman
Kay Lehman will talk about the northern constellation Piscis Austrinus.
Main Presentation:
Choosing and Using Telescope Eyepieces
Presenter: Joe Jacoby
Joe Jacoby will be discussing Choosing and Using Telescope Eyepieces.
General Meeting – November 2018
6:30 pm – NO Introductory Presentation
7:30 pm – Main Presentation
Title: Hayabusa2: Exploring Asteroid Ryugu and Implications for the Future
Speaker: Adriana Mitchell is an undergraduate senior majoring in Optical Sciences and Engineering at the University of Arizona. She works with Professor Vishnu Reddy at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and Dr. Lucille Le Corre at the Planetary Science Institute, on the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)’s Hayabusa2 mission.
Visiting Near Earth Asteroids helps scientists understand conditions during the formation of the solar system and might help uncover where Earth’s water and organic materials originated. Adriana will discuss the large strides being made in asteroid exploration with the current asteroid sample-return missions; NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex mission to Bennu and JAXA’s Hayabusa2 mission to the asteroid Ryugu. She will explain the implications for these cutting edge missions and her involvement in the creation of imaging products critical for characterizing potential landing sites on Ryugu for JAXA.
Astronomy Festival
April 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Astronomy Festival at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Telescopes, Exhibits, Fun!
Saturday, April 13 from 3 to 9 pm
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Ramada
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Ramada
ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Hands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6 PM
Safe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 PM
Night Sky Viewing 7:30 P.M to 9 PM
Hands-On Exhibits for Kids 3 to 6 PM
Safe Solar viewing of the Sun 3 to 6:30 PM
Night Sky Viewing 7:30 P.M to 9 PM
A Walk around the Night Sky Presentation at 8 PM
Kid-Friendly Scope viewing throughout the evening
Door Prizes will be given away at 7 PM – winners must be present
Kid-Friendly Scope viewing throughout the evening
Door Prizes will be given away at 7 PM – winners must be present
No charge for any activities, donations will be accepted.
Bring your own telescope for help setting it up and operating the scope.
Total Lunar Eclipse
A Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible in Tucson and surrounding areas this evening. The partial Eclipse begins 8:33 PM (Tucson Time), Total Eclipse begins 9:41 PM and ends 10:43 PM with maximum eclipse at 10:12 PM (Tucson Time).
The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes set up on the University of Arizona Mall just south of Flandrau Science Center. Viewing will be available from 8 to 11 PM. For real-time updates, follow our Facebook Event.
Oracle State Park Star Party
Star Party-Oracle State Park.
ORACLE
Viewing Location: Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio.
Information: Great dark skies in Oracle, north of Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. 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. Dress for cool nights. Recommend bringing small RED flashlights (regular flashlights restrict night vision and ability to view dim deep sky objects). Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
Other events may also be scheduled. Check Oracle State Park Website for more detail.
Catalina State Park Star Party
Star Party-Catalina State Park
Tucson, AZ
Viewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.
Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission cost for entrance into Catalina State Park. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have 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 (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
Catalina State Park Star Party
Star Party-Catalina State Park
Tucson, AZ
Viewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.
Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park. Star Party open to the Public. Admission cost for entrance into Catalina State Park. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have 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 (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
Tucson, AZ (West)
Viewing Location: Second Restroom area approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.
Information: Great dark skies in Western 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. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area Star Party
Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area
Tucson, AZ (West)
Viewing Location: Second Restroom area approximately 3/4 of the way in on Hal Gras Road.
Information: Great dark skies in Western 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. Weather dependent. For real-time updates, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook Events Page (https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/).