Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night
Patterson Observatory at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus 1140 Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista
Free
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Monday, April 13, 2026
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026 -Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night
Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night
Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset. The event is weather dependent and is canceled in the event of clouds or inclement weather. Admission is free, but space is limited. Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register. The University...
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Friday, April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026 -⭐Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory: Astronomy Observation
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April 17, 2026 -Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Stargazing at Catalina State Park
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April 17, 2026 -Arizona State Parks & Trails: Star Party at Catalina State Park
⭐Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory: Astronomy Observation
Come view the stars during the Arizona SciTech Festival! Fun for the whole family, located at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. East Valley Astronomy Club members staff operations and programming for the Observatory. The observatory houses a 16-inch diameter Meade, modified Richey-Cretien scope, guided by a Paramount ME computer controlled German equatorial mount slaved to The...
Free
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Stargazing at Catalina State Park
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...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Star Party at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park’s dark skies are ideal for astronomical observation; imagine what you can see through a telescope! Astronomers from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be on site with their telescopes to show you the cosmos and answer your questions. Bring a jacket, warm drinks, and red light if you have one to...
Free with Park Fee
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 -⭐Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory: Astronomy Observation
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April 18, 2026 -Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
⭐Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory: Astronomy Observation
Come view the stars during the Arizona SciTech Festival! Fun for the whole family, located at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. East Valley Astronomy Club members staff operations and programming for the Observatory. The observatory houses a 16-inch diameter Meade, modified Richey-Cretien scope, guided by a Paramount ME computer controlled German equatorial mount slaved to The...
Free
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Cost: FREE. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a variety of...
Free
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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