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

Star Party-Tucson Mountain Park

Star Party-Pima County NRPR @ Tucson Mountain Park (Ironwood Picnic)
WEST TUCSON
Setup:  5:30 pm
Observing: 6 – 8 pm
Viewing Location: Ironwood Picnic area near restroom facilities.

Pima Community College EAST / Astronomy Magazine Star Party

Solar & Star Party-Astronomy Magazine (Pima Community College [PCC] EAST Campus)
SOUTHEAST TUCSON
Solar Observing:  10 am to Sunset (6 pm)
Evening Star Observing: 6 – 9 pm
Viewing Location:  PCC Astronomy Domes on southside of campus.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several solar scopes for viewing the Sun during the day and several telescopes to view many deep-sky objects during the evening.

Catalina State Park Star Party

Star Party-Catalina State Park
Tucson, AZ
Setup: 6 PM
Observing: 6:30 – 9:30 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.

Christmas Eve

Just a test. This is a private event, open only to TAAA members. For more information, consider joining TAAA.

Services We Provide

Community Star Parties

Public Star Parties – Star Parties open to the public

  • Catalina State Park
  • Oracle State Park
  • Parks and Recreation

Member Star Parties – Star Parties for members and invited guests

Tucson Stargazing Adventures

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  • Special Occasions
  • Conventions
  • Resorts

Astronomy Extravaganzas

  • Astronomy Festival
  • Grand Canyon Star Party

Other Non-Star Party Events

  • Tucson Festival of Books

Mentoring Youth/Adults

  • Boy Scouts
  • Boys/Girls Clubs
  • Star Party Volunteers
  • How to observe – Observing Clubs
  • Astronomy CAMP for teens

Tools We Use

  • Knowledgeable Volunteers
  • Excellent Educational Materials
  • NSN Tool Kits
  • Quality Equipment – Binoculars, Telescopes and Accessories