Event

Star Party at Saguaro national Park - East at their Learning Center

Date: Friday, May 22, 2026

Time: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mountain

Location: Saguaro National Park - Desert Research Learning Center
12661 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85748

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:

Join TAAA and the National Park Service for an evening of stargazing with Saguaro National Park at their Desert Research Learning Center at the very end of Broadway Blvd.
12661 E Broadway Blvd
Map Coordinates: 32.22239965337127, -110.72231843802784
Drive to the end of Broadway Blvd, parking is limited along roadside. Guides will give directions, short walk to site.

Please do not go to the National Park entrance, it will be closed due to construction.

The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will have several telescopes with operators for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes.

Weather dependent, check back here prior to and day of event for possible updates.

Event is free but NPS admission fees apply.
No pre-registration is required, just come and enjoy.
Additional information: https://www.nps.gov/sagu/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Location Details

Saguaro National Park - Desert Research Learning Center

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