Astronomy Services for Private Star Parties
Telescopes and Observing Support for Conventions and Private Events...
The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association is pleased to offer a unique
service in southern Arizona... observing the night sky with telescopes!
One of the TAAA's most important goals is to share the beauty of the
night sky; and, this dedication shows through with our
members who operate the telescopes for these events.
On-site Private Events
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The TAAA has the capability to support everything from a small
group with a single telescope to a large convention requiring ten
or more telescopes. We bring the astronomy service right to your
event location whether it be a private residence or a resort
hotel. Working with your event coordinator, we select the optimum
viewing site to maximize the experience while maintaining the
safety of your guests. Our Astronomy Services coordinator can
provide information regarding cost based on your specific needs.
Night Sky Observing
 There is no better
place than southern Arizona to view the wonders of the night sky. So
many people, visitors as well as local residents, have never looked
through a telescope or seen dark, evening skies littered with stars.
The experience will be an enjoyable and memorable one for your guests.
Our clear, dry, light
pollution-free skies yield impressive views of the planets, our own
Moon, the constellations, galaxies beyond our own Milky Way galaxy,
fascinating star clusters, as well as incredible gas clouds out in deep space.
State-of-the-art telescopes provide a window to the universe and bring
otherwise invisible celestial objects into plain view with incredible
detail. The rings of Saturn, the cloud bands and moons of Jupiter, and
the craters and seas on the Moon are easily seen through our
telescopes. These and other sights are all thoroughly described by our
talented and enthusiastic operators.
Daytime Observing
 If you require a
daytime activity, the TAAA also offers solar viewing. We can
accommodate safe observing of our Sun through telescopes fitted with
special filters that highlight prominences and sunspots to offer a
fascinating view of our own star.
Information
For more information about this unique service
contact:
John Kalas
TAAA Astronomy Services Coordinator
(520) 620-6502
star-party-events [at] tucsonastronomy.org
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