Tom Beal
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, AZ, United States
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Frye Fire might have damaged telescope dome atop Mount Graham
No buildings burned but astronomers are concerned heat may have warped the dome of the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope. → Read More
'Deadly serious' heat forecast for Tucson in days ahead
The last time temperatures reached 115 in Tucson, four people died while hiking or walking. → Read More
Early monsoon teased Tucson, but season officially begins June 15
Last week's 'false start' brought all the dangers we associate with the season, but little rain. → Read More
Monsoon teased us early but season officially starts June 15
Last week's 'false start' brought all the dangers we associate with the season, but little rain. → Read More
UA's Dante Lauretta was 'born to lead' a NASA mission
As OSIRIS-REx cruises to Bennu, Lauretta and his team are gearing up to receive its treasure. → Read More
ASU's journey to asteroid Psyche is shortened by 4 years
Trajectory change will cut time and distance to the metallic asteroid — and save $100 million. → Read More
New Jupiter findings, including massive polar cyclones, surprise scientists
University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory part of Juno mission. → Read More
Mount Lemmon Sky Center to host only open house this year
Open house offers tours of the mountaintop observatory and an education in the natural history of the Santa Catalinas. → Read More
Cienega High students readying for work on total solar eclipse movie
Wide swath of U.S. will enjoy total eclipse; Tucson will see partial obscuring. → Read More
Mount Graham telescope measures changes in temperature of lava field on Jupiter moon
Unusual circumstances help produce the clearest measurement ever taken of the volcanic moon of Jupiter. → Read More
Arizona Geological Survey gets budget restored by Legislature
The good news is called 'bittersweet' after reduction of the survey's holdings and staff. → Read More
Arizona Geological Survey's budget restored
The good news is called 'bittersweet' after reduction of the survey's holdings and staff. → Read More
Remodeling the Casas Adobes Plaza has some concerned
Historic preservationists urge care in the remodeling of Casas Adobes Plaza. → Read More
Temperatures dropping 30 degrees in three days
Friday's record-breaking heat is being followed by a cooling-off period. → Read More
Tucson forecast: 100 degrees followed by snow chance in mountains
Heat in the valley could be followed by snow in the mountains. → Read More
Hot, dry weather continues as Tucson's first 100-degree day looms
Tucson could hit 100 by Friday, with more searing heat, and wildfire danger in the forecast. → Read More
S. Arizonan took photographs on new 'changing image' eclipse stamp
Heat from touching stamp changes image from eclipse of sun to moon. → Read More
Arizona man's photographs on new 'changing image' eclipse stamp
Heat from touching stamp changes image from eclipse of sun to moon. → Read More
Blowing dust closes I-10 east of Tucson
ADOT gives no estimate how long road will be closed. → Read More
Tucson's science rally became a march after all
Unofficial groups marched to the official rally at El Presidio Park Saturday. → Read More