Battle Point Observatory Grand Re-Opening!
After two years of rebuilding the observatory dome and shutter, and the installation of a new rooftop telescope, the Battle Point Astronomical Association (BPAA) is excited to announce a community open house on Saturday June 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please consider donating to Battle Point Astronomical Association through Bainbridge Gives this year!
Can’t make the Grand Re-Opening on June 21st? Here are other opportunities to see what we’ve been up to!
Battle Point Observatory has a full & FUN schedule ahead, and we can’t do it without your help! We are looking for many roles, from one-time event greeters to ongoing assistance with projects inside the Observatory.
Peter Moseley’s update on progress of work at the Battle Point Observatory.
Whether through science or tradition, the summer solstice continues to inspire wonder—a reminder that we are part of something much larger, in tune with the universe.
Guest Speaker: Zoe Bozich
Clusters of stars are excellent laboratories for astronomers, looking to better understand stellar populations and evolution.
In person attendance limited to 30 people, sign up now!
Join Battle Point Observatory’s artist in residence Deborah Milton on June 28th as she guides you and fifteen others through a beginner-friendly painting of the Milky Way.
There’s only a few tickets left, so hurry and get yours!
Or come and paint the Moon with us in Auugust!
Source for events and links are In-The-Sky.org, Dominic Ford, Editor. The links provide details for each event including a scale on how difficult they are to observe.
For the first time, evidence of cloud convection in Titan’s northern hemisphere was found, indicating significant methane weather patterns similar to Earth’s. The observations showed clouds rising to higher altitudes over a few days, suggesting active weather systems, particularly over regions with lakes and seas, which are vital for methane evaporation.