Event

The TAA is having a Members Star Party on May 24.  The gate will be open by 6:30 pm.  This event is dependent on clear skies.  If the sky is cloudy the event will be cancelled with an email sent out to all members by noon on Saturday.

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Pacific

Location: TAA Arthur Pursell Observatory (APO)
9242 Ave 184
Tulare, CA 93274

Information for Visitors

Location Details

TAA Arthur Pursell Observatory (APO)

The Arthur Pursell Observatory

The Tulare Astronomical Association owns it’s own observatory. The observatory was built in 1967 on donated property. It is located 7 miles southwest of the city of Tulare at 9242 Avenue 184 Tulare, CA 93274. All materials and labor were also donated by members of the community. The observatory has a 12′ 6″ motorized Ash Dome. The dome was donated by the Tulare Lions Club.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat 4/11/2026
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Pacific
Tulare Astronomical Association's monthly 'Members Only' Star Party TAA Arthur Pursell Observatory (APO)
9242 Ave 184
Tulare, CA
Mon 4/13/2026
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pacific
TAA Monthly Meeting
Fri 4/24/2026
5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Peña Planetarium Show & TAA Outreach Peña Planetarium & Science Center
11535 Avenue 264
Tulare, CA
Sat 5/9/2026
5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Pacific
Tulare Astronomical Association's monthly 'Members Only' StarBQ Party TAA Arthur Pursell Observatory (APO)
9242 Ave 184
Tulare, CA