Star Parties
MONTHLY STAR PARTIES!
We now have a Club Telescope that is computerized and has a camera which allows us to aim, focus and photograph stars, planets, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. It also has a TV monitor, so everyone can get the colorful views at the same time. In addition, the club often utilizes professional astronomers from the Tucson community to lead our events. These include instruction in identifying constellations, stars and other celestial objects of interest. Star parties are a good place to begin learning the night sky. Club members are notified by email of the dates, times and locations of the Star Parties. Postponements due to weather can happen. If a cancellation is needed, we will try to notify club members by email. Watch for upcoming star parties and come join the fun. |
2023 - 2024 STAR PARTY SCHEDULE
Wednesday, January 3, Golf Course Parking Lot, 6:00 pm
Ed Jacoby and Eric Wiley will be conducting this Star Party and will operate our Club's telescope for deep space viewing.
Everyone is welcome to bring their own telescopes to this event. There will also be telescopes available to share. Set up for telescopes will be at 5:00 pm and star gazing will begin at 6:00 pm.
Tuesday, February 13, Golf Course Parking Lot, 6:00 pm
At this Star Party, Chuck Dugan of Astronomy Adventures Arizona, will give us a guided tour of the night sky.
Tuesday, March 26th, Golf Course Parking Lot
CANCELLED
The Great American Eclipse Party
Monday, April 8th, Grassy Area Behind Highlands Club House, 10:00am to 12:30pm (4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd, Marana)
Sponsors: Highlands Astronomy and Photography Clubs
Tuesday, April 30, Golf Course Parking Lot, 7:00 pm
Chuck Dugan will conduct.
Monday, May 13, 7:30 pm in the Golf Course Parking Lot.
Astronomer Chuck Dugan will bring his computerized telescope and TV monitor. We will have colorful views of galaxies, nebulae, and even our Moon.
Wednesday, January 3, Golf Course Parking Lot, 6:00 pm
Ed Jacoby and Eric Wiley will be conducting this Star Party and will operate our Club's telescope for deep space viewing.
Everyone is welcome to bring their own telescopes to this event. There will also be telescopes available to share. Set up for telescopes will be at 5:00 pm and star gazing will begin at 6:00 pm.
Tuesday, February 13, Golf Course Parking Lot, 6:00 pm
At this Star Party, Chuck Dugan of Astronomy Adventures Arizona, will give us a guided tour of the night sky.
Tuesday, March 26th, Golf Course Parking Lot
CANCELLED
The Great American Eclipse Party
Monday, April 8th, Grassy Area Behind Highlands Club House, 10:00am to 12:30pm (4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd, Marana)
Sponsors: Highlands Astronomy and Photography Clubs
Tuesday, April 30, Golf Course Parking Lot, 7:00 pm
Chuck Dugan will conduct.
Monday, May 13, 7:30 pm in the Golf Course Parking Lot.
Astronomer Chuck Dugan will bring his computerized telescope and TV monitor. We will have colorful views of galaxies, nebulae, and even our Moon.