Grand Canyon Star Party

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon.

Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm.  Telescopes will be set up behind the Visitor Center.  There will also be nightly talks @ 8 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium.   There will be Solar Observing throughout the day at various locations around the Park.

We will observe a wide variety of Celestial Wonders under some very dark and pristine skies.  Come join us for some astronomy fun at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!

For further information, contact:
Jim O’Connor
South Rim Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party
gcsp [at] tucsonastronomy.org
P, O. Box 457
Cortaro, AZ 85652
Home: (520) 546-2961
Cell: (520) 405-6551

Grand Canyon Star Party

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon.

Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm.  Telescopes will be set up behind the Visitor Center.  There will also be nightly talks @ 8 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium.   There will be Solar Observing throughout the day at various locations around the Park.

We will observe a wide variety of Celestial Wonders under some very dark and pristine skies.  Come join us for some astronomy fun at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!

For further information, contact:
Jim O’Connor
South Rim Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party
gcsp [at] tucsonastronomy.org
P, O. Box 457
Cortaro, AZ 85652
Home: (520) 546-2961
Cell: (520) 405-6551

Grand Canyon Star Party

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon.

Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm.  Telescopes will be set up behind the Visitor Center.  There will also be nightly talks @ 8 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium.   There will be Solar Observing throughout the day at various locations around the Park.

We will observe a wide variety of Celestial Wonders under some very dark and pristine skies.  Come join us for some astronomy fun at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!

For further information, contact:
Jim O’Connor
South Rim Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party
gcsp [at] tucsonastronomy.org
P, O. Box 457
Cortaro, AZ 85652
Home: (520) 546-2961
Cell: (520) 405-6551

Grand Canyon Star Party

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon.

Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm.  Telescopes will be set up behind the Visitor Center.  There will also be nightly talks @ 8 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium.   There will be Solar Observing throughout the day at various locations around the Park.

We will observe a wide variety of Celestial Wonders under some very dark and pristine skies.  Come join us for some astronomy fun at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!

For further information, contact:
Jim O’Connor
South Rim Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party
gcsp [at] tucsonastronomy.org
P, O. Box 457
Cortaro, AZ 85652
Home: (520) 546-2961
Cell: (520) 405-6551

Grand Canyon Star Party

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon.

Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm.  Telescopes will be set up behind the Visitor Center.  There will also be nightly talks @ 8 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium.   There will be Solar Observing throughout the day at various locations around the Park.

We will observe a wide variety of Celestial Wonders under some very dark and pristine skies.  Come join us for some astronomy fun at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!

For further information, contact:
Jim O’Connor
South Rim Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party
gcsp [at] tucsonastronomy.org
P, O. Box 457
Cortaro, AZ 85652
Home: (520) 546-2961
Cell: (520) 405-6551

Grand Canyon Star Party

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon.

Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm.  Telescopes will be set up behind the Visitor Center.  There will also be nightly talks @ 8 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium.   There will be Solar Observing throughout the day at various locations around the Park.

We will observe a wide variety of Celestial Wonders under some very dark and pristine skies.  Come join us for some astronomy fun at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!

For further information, contact:
Jim O’Connor
South Rim Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party
gcsp [at] tucsonastronomy.org
P, O. Box 457
Cortaro, AZ 85652
Home: (520) 546-2961
Cell: (520) 405-6551

Grand Canyon Star Party

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon.

Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm.  Telescopes will be set up behind the Visitor Center.  There will also be nightly talks @ 8 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium.   There will be Solar Observing throughout the day at various locations around the Park.

We will observe a wide variety of Celestial Wonders under some very dark and pristine skies.  Come join us for some astronomy fun at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!

For further information, contact:
Jim O’Connor
South Rim Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party
gcsp [at] tucsonastronomy.org
P, O. Box 457
Cortaro, AZ 85652
Home: (520) 546-2961
Cell: (520) 405-6551

 

Grand Canyon Star Party

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, in conjunction with the National Park Service, will sponsor a week-long Star Party at the Grand Canyon.

Observing will be from Dusk to about 11 pm.  Telescopes will be set up behind the Visitor Center.  There will also be nightly talks @ 8 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium.   There will be Solar Observing throughout the day at various locations around the Park.

We will observe a wide variety of Celestial Wonders under some very dark and pristine skies.  Come join us for some astronomy fun at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!

For further information, contact:
Jim O’Connor
South Rim Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party
gcsp [at] tucsonastronomy.org
P, O. Box 457
Cortaro, AZ 85652
Home: (520) 546-2961
Cell: (520) 405-6551

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park
NORTHEAST TUCSON
Setup:  7 pm
Observing: 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Astronomy Day (Solar & Evening Telescope Observing)

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have Solar & Evening Telescopes to view the Sun and other Celestial Wonders of the Night Sky.  We will also have interactive exhibits to explore various astronomy subjects.  Experts will also be available to assist amateur Astronomers with using their own equipment.
Observing & Interactive Exhibits will be at Ramada A and the large Grass Area.

Schedule of Events.
Solar Observing:                                                                                      Noon – 6:30 pm
Interactive Exhibits                                                                                Noon – 6 pm
Pocket Solar System/Sun Dials
Make your own impact crater
Learn about meteorites
50mm Telescope-Door Prize (must be present to win)    7 pm
Walk Around The Night Sky Presentation                              7:30 pm
Night Sky Viewing                                                                                  7:30 – 9 pm
Help with personal telescopes                                                       As Required