Mercury Transit Across the Sun

Solar Observing-Pima County NRPR @ Brandi Fenton Park
CENTRAL TUCSON
Setup:  7 am
Observing: 8 – 10 am
Viewing Location: Grass area adjacent to main Pavilion.

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several Solar Telescopes to safely observe the Mercury Transit across the Sun.  Open to the Public

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park @ Ironwood Picnic

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic)
WEST TUCSON
Setup:  6:30 pm
Observing: 7 – 9 pm
Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Catalina State Park

Star Party-Catalina State Park
Tucson, AZ
Setup: 6:30 PM
Observing: 7 – 10 PM
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 also have a talk about what is up in the night sky and how it relates to ancient times.

Tucson Festival of Books

SOLAR Observing & TAAA Exhibit -Tucson Festival of Books @ UA Mall.
Solar Observing & Interactive Exhibits from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Viewing Location:  UA Mall (specific location TBD).

Tucson Festival of Books

SOLAR Observing & TAAA Exhibit -Tucson Festival of Books @ UA Mall.
Solar Observing & Interactive Exhibits from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Viewing Location:  UA Mall (specific location TBD).

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park
NORTHEAST TUCSON
Setup:  6:30 pm
Observing: 7 – 9 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.

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic)
WEST TUCSON
Setup:  6:30 pm
Observing: 7 – 9 pm
Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view some amazing solar system and deep-sky celestial objects.

Star Party-Oracle State Park

Star Party-Oracle State Park.
ORACLE
Setup:  6 pm.  Observing:  7 – 9:00 pm
Viewing Location:   Sidewalk along the Kannally Ranch House parking lot and on the Ranch House upper patio.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes to view deep-sky objects.  Open to the Public.  Oracle State Park admission fee applies.

Solar Observing-International Wildlife Museum

Solar Viewing-International Wildlife Museum.
FAR WEST TUCSON
Setup:  9:30 am
Observing: 10 am – 2 pm
Viewing Location:  Courtyard in front of main entrance.  Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several solar telescopes to safely view the Sun.
Other Activities:  Interactive exhibits inside Museum.  Admission Fee applies for inside activities.

Star Party-Agua Caliente Park

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Agua Caliente Park
NORTHEAST TUCSON
Setup:  5:30 pm
Observing: 6 – 8 pm
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot