About TAAA
Providing opportunities for members and the public to share the joy
and excitement of astronomy through observing, education and fun...
The
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) is an organization of
nearly 400 members. TAAA membership is made up of people of all ages
and expertise levels who explore, observe, and learn about the night
sky, and who enjoy sharing and expanding upon their knowledge of
astronomy.
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You don't need a
telescope to join TAAA!
Anyone
who lives in or near Tucson who is interested in astronomy may
join TAAA.
If you're new to astronomy and would like to learn more before you buy your first
telescope, TAAA members are glad to help you. If you've been an amateur astronomer for years, you'll find
plenty for you in TAAA, and be eligible for
many club benefits.
TAAA Membership Details |
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TAAA
Meetings
The
TAAA hosts general monthly meetings, which feature interesting lecture
presentations by invited professional astronomers, and opening
Astronomy Essential sessions that help us all learn more about
observing. Monthly meetings are free and open to the public.
TAAA
also offers meetings for member
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) as
an opportunity to focus on special needs and interests. TAAA's
Astronomy Fundamentals SIG offers knowledge and guidance to those new
to amateur astronomy, and our Astro-Imaging SIG provides support and
community for members who have special interests in astronomy
photography.
Observing
As
amateur astronomers, we love to observe the night sky. Frequent
observing sessions or "star parties" are scheduled each month at dark
sites. Our members also organize the annual
Grand Canyon Star Party,
which lasts over a week and introduces hundreds of Canyon visitors to
astronomy on both the North and South Rims.
Outreach
The
club has a large outreach effort manned entirely by member volunteers,
and we provide free star parties to schools, Boy Scout and Girl Scout
groups, fundraisers such as the Sharing the Sky (STS) annual public
event, and other civic and educational organizations.
See School and Youth Group
Star Parties
Astronomy Services
TAAA
also provides star parties for private conferences, meetings and
companies for a fee. TAAA can provide astronomy services for your
special event, whether it be located at a private residence or resort
hotel. The TAAA has the capability to service everything from a small
group with a single telescope to a large convention requiring ten or
more telescopes. Our Astronomy Services coordinator can provide
information regarding cost based on your specific needs.
See Astronomy Services.
Partner Programs
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Project Astro
National Optical Astronomy
Observatory’s educational outreach program.
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 Steward
Observatory
Located at the University of Arizona
and associated with facilities on Kitt Peak, Mt. Bigelow, Mt.
Lemmon, and Mt. Graham. |
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 Astronomical
League
Promoting astronomy education and research,
and supporting amateur astronomical societies.
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Night Sky Network
Nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the
science, technology and inspiration of NASA's missions to the
general public.
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