Astronomy Association of Arizona - 485 Watson Road, Suite 103-247 - Buckeye, AZ, United States
Zip 85326
Scheduled Events
AAA EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Star Gazing at Buckeye Skyline Regional Park - June 18, 2022 - Telescopes available for public viewing and a constellation tour. Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Grand Canyon Star Party - June 18 to 25, 2022 – Astronomy Association of AZ will be participating with the Grand Canyon National Park with approximately 15-20 telescopes for the week. Members interested in attending should make reservations for a place to stay immediately. 9,000 people attended the event at the last in-person event in 2019 and more are expected in 2022. Here is a link for more information: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/grand-canyon-star-party.htm?fbclid=IwAR2Dwg90zcQ4XeWXKq43rrT3ezK1IGIc6JCp0w709j7nmCr5eHtBbchgMW8 Park entrance fee is required.
Astrophotography 102 - July 9, 2022 - A follow up course for the next level of AP hobbyist titled Astrophotography 102 is scheduled. If you have interest in the class, you can find a description at https://www.focusastro.org/astrophotography102class . The 102 class will run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Image Processing Instruction to follow from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The cost will be $20 for members and $35 for non-members. To register, send an email to: Info@AstronomyAssociationArizona.org or focusastronomy@gmail.com
Star Gazing at Buckeye Skyline Regional Park - September 10, 2022 - Telescopes available for public viewing and a constellation tour. Time: Sunset to 9 pm.
International Observe the Moon Night - October 1, 2022 - time and location TBD.
Cubesat Update - October 17, 2011 - Doug Walker, PhD, AAA Director of Education, will provide a comprehensive update on the Association's satellite project.
Mars Opposition – December 8, 2022 - Redmond Field, Buckeye, AZ - Program on the Mars Perseverance Rover, including a lecture by a guest astronomer. Time TBD
PRIVATE EVENTS SCHEDULED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Copper Hills Church - September 9, 2022
Telescope viewing with constellation tour.
Camp with a Ramp - Christopher Creek - September 15, 2022 (tentative)
KPMG UK LLP - Scottsdale Fairmont Princess - November 16, 2022
Telescope viewing with constellation tour.
Canyon Ridge Elementary School - December 2022 (tentative)
Note: Private events, donations and sponsorships are one of the ways we fund many of our education programs. This provides quality learning for members, the underutilized and economically challenged populations.
If you happen to reside in one of the communities listed, please check with your community organization to participate.
EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
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AAA Membership Meetings
AAA Membership Meetings are held at the Center on Main in Verrado. Times and agenda will be posted in advance. Currently scheduled for October 17 & November, 2022.
AAA Annual Meeting - December 17, 2022 - Membership meeting with Board and Officer elections.