Stargazing at Saguaro National Park - WEST

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) invites you to an evening of star gazing at Saguaro National Park – West -- Red Hills Visitors Center, 2700 N Kinney Rd.

Located on the far West side of town on the other side of the Tucson mountains, this location has very dark skies from horizon to horizon.
Event is put on by Saguaro National Park -West, which has been designated an Urban Night Sky Park in 2023.

The TAAA will have several Telescopes set up to view Stars, Nebulas, Galaxies, Planets and more starting at 7:00pm arranged around the entrance walkway.

Introductory talks will be given starting at (TBD) by the National Park Service (NPS), prior to telescope viewing. Park staff will guide visitors on short walks through the Javelina Wash to discuss the night sky, and they are also hoping to include Indigenous storytelling.

The event is free and open to the public, but NPS admission fees apply.
WEATHER DEPENDENT. Follow the event here for any weather updates or changes.

You may also like the following events from Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association:

• This Friday, 12th December, 06:00 pm, Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park - Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area in Tucson
• This Saturday, 13th December, 06:00 pm, Stargazing at Catalina State Park in Catalina
• This Sunday, 14th December, 06:00 pm, Stargazing @ Tohono Chul Park – “Holiday Nights” Event in Tucson