October 10
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6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Star Party at Catalina State Park – Tucson, AZ
Viewing Location: Trailhead Picnic area at end of road inside the park.
Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Catalina State Park.
Star Party open to the Public. Admission fee for entrance into Catalina State Park.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have approximately 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 ((4) Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook).
Additional details will be posted here and on Facebook as we get closer to the event.
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
October 9
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6:30 pm
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8:30 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, just past the entrance gate about 1/2 mile. Follow signs in the park for public parking. 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
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
October 3
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7:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Club in conjunction with the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory for our second of two nights observing the wonders of the night sky.
Night 2 telescope viewing will be on the rooftop of at the Green Valley Recreation Center in Santa Rita Springs. We plan to have at least 10 telescopes with operators setup for this event and expect a large turnout. Ample parking will be available.
No registration is required.
More information will be posted here as it is made available.
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
October 1
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7:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Club in conjunction with the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory for our first of two nights observing the wonders of the night sky. (Night 2 on Oct. 3rd)
Night 1 will be at the Community Performance and Art Center (CPAC) in Green Valley, AZ and will follow the lectures at the Center.
No registration is required.
Exact setup location for the telescopes will be determined and posted here.
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
October 3
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7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Our free Semi-Annual family-friendly public event at our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC), about 100 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ near the Chiricahua Mountains and Chiricahua National Monument. The gate will open at 6 pm with observing from 7-9 pm. We will have several large telescopes available for observing our amazing universe. Reservations are required so we can track attendance. Please email euts[at]tucsonastronomy.org with number of people, number of vehicles, and contact email.
Free
August 27
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7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
An Almost (96%) Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible in Tucson and surrounding areas the evening of August 27th, barring any cloud cover. The partial Eclipse begins 6:45 PM (Moonrise Tucson Time), Maximum eclipse at 9:12 PM (Tucson Time), Eclipse ends at 12:01 AM. Moonrise is in the ESE @102°
The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes set up on the University of Arizona Mall in front of Flandrau Science Center. Viewing will be available from 7:30 to 10 PM. For real-time updates, follow our Facebook Event page: Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association | Facebook
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
September 27
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1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East District, for some Sun gazing at the park. We will observe the Sun through telescopes with appropriate filters so you will get to see sunspots, prominences, flares, and more.
The Sun is at its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is LOTS of activity on its surface.
This event is FREE and open to the public, no reservations required. NPS admission fees apply.
The telescopes will be set up at the entrance to the Visitors Center.
This event will most likely be canceled in the event of clouds/rain.
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
September 19
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7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Viewing Location: Kannally Ranch House
- Typically a music event prior, check the park’s website below.
- 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
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
September 18
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7:00 pm
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9:00 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 volunteer astronomers, 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, follow this event on the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Facebook event page: TAAA Facebook Events page for weather updates on day of event.
Bernie Stinger
612-396-8839
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
October 11
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7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Reschedule of event originally set for September 12th that was rained out.
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 advanced amateur 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
astronomy-events@tucsonastronomy.org
