Tag Archives: Astronomy

Star Party at St. Francis in the Foothills Church

March 29 @ 7:15 pm 9:00 pm

Join TAAA for a Star Party at St. Francis Church in the Foothills Church, Tucson AZ Located near River Rd. and Swan Rd at 4625 E. River Road, this venue is well located for many in the central Tucson and Foothills communities.

Join us as we observe Planets (Many of the planets are now available in the earlly evening sky), Nebulas, Galaxies, and more! Viewing will be from 7:15pm to 9pm at the far north end of the parking lot. (Stay to the left all the way to the end).

Bernie Stinger

612-396-8839

St. Francis in the Foothills Church

4625 E. River Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
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Stargazing at Chiricahua National Monument

March 28 @ 7:30 pm 9:30 pm

Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, galaxies millions of light years away, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing.

Observing location will be at the Faraway Ranch parking lot just past the entrance gate about 1/2 mile.  The event is free of charge, no reservations are required. Please try to use red light flashlights and minimize white light (to include cell phones) that will hinder your night vision.

Chiricahua National Monument website: https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm.
Weather dependent — Follow the event on the TAAA Facebook page to get weather and other updates: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/.

Check back here or on our Facebook page closer to the event for any updates.

Bernie Stinger

612-396-8839

St. Francis in the Foothills Church

4625 E. River Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
View Venue Website

Stargazing at Tumacacori National Historical Park

March 21 @ 7:30 pm 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 operators 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, check back here prior to event for possible updates on day of event.

Bernie Stinger

612-396-8839

St. Francis in the Foothills Church

4625 E. River Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
View Venue Website

Stargazing at Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area

March 7 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area
Tucson, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum)

Viewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main loop.
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: TAAA Facebook Events page

Event is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Go to this link to register:  https://bit.ly/ticketsEE
These events may fill up early.

Bernie Stinger

612-396-8839

St. Francis in the Foothills Church

4625 E. River Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
View Venue Website

Stargazing at Saguaro NP – East

March 1 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East
3693 S Old Spanish Trail
Tucson, AZ 85730

Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East.
Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free, no registration required, but NPS admission fees apply.

The 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: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook

Bernie Stinger

612-396-8839

St. Francis in the Foothills Church

4625 E. River Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
View Venue Website

Stargazing at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

March 1 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Join us at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument for an evening of stargazing under extremely dark skies at a historic location. Few locations in the U.S. have skies this dark!

TAAA will have volunteer astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets,
Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters and more, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona!

Star Party is free but national park admission fees apply.

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

St. Francis in the Foothills Church

4625 E. River Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
View Venue Website

Stargazing at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

February 28 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Join us at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument for an evening of stargazing under extremely dark skies at a historic location. Few locations in the U.S. have skies this dark!

TAAA will have volunteer astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets,
Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters and more, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona!

Star Party is free but national park admission fees apply.

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

St. Francis in the Foothills Church

4625 E. River Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
View Venue Website

Stargazing at Oracle State Park

February 22 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Star Party telescope viewing (7:00 – 9:00pm)

Information: Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park.
3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623
Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply.

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing the Moon + Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, and Star Clusters.
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 event page:  TAAA Facebook Events page

Also: Check the Oracle State Park website for additional information and activities that day:
Star Party at Oracle State Park | Oracle State Park (azstateparks.com)

Bernie Stinger

612-396-8839

St. Francis in the Foothills Church

4625 E. River Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
View Venue Website

Stargazing at Tubac Presidio State Historical Park

February 14 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Join us at the Tubac Presidio State Historical Park in Tubac AZ for an evening of stargazing under truly dark skies at a historic location.

TAAA will have volunteer astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets,
Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters and more, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona!

For more information check out:
Events | Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum

Star Party is free but there is an admission fee for non-members of the Presidio.

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

St. Francis in the Foothills Church

4625 E. River Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
View Venue Website

Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park

February 14 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 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 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

St. Francis in the Foothills Church

4625 E. River Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
View Venue Website