Fundraiser: Kitsap Great Give
Giving is open until Tuesday, April 30th!
If you missed the Great Give on April 16th, it’s not too late to participate! Your gift will enable BPAA to continue working toward goals such as:
– Reconstructing the iconic Ritchie Observatory dome
– Acquiring lighting and acoustic panels for the new Rudolph Planetarium
– Upgrading software and educational materials for youth programs
– Hosting more volunteer appreciation events
Founded in 2014, the Kitsap Great Give is a community movement of generosity that unites our community through this special online donation platform to support the many nonprofit organizations that make Kitsap a great place to live.
– Kitsap Great Give
Free Event:
2nd Saturday Program
Saturday, May 11th, 6 PM
Stay tuned: updates for this event are coming soon!
Join us for an hour-and-a-half program featuring a speaker and followed by a Planetarium show.
This is a free program!
You may attend either in person at the Planetarium or on Zoom.
In-person attendance is limited to 22 seats
Upcoming Events: Movies At The Planetarium
Every Wednesday Evening, 5 PM and 6 PM
Adults: $5
Children: $3
Wednesday, May 1:
From Earth to the Universe
Only recently have humans truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe.
Wednesday, May 8:
The Hot and Energetic Universe
High Energy Astrophysics plays a key role in our understanding of the universe. Experience how we explore the hot and violent Universe through observations of high energy radiation.
Wednesday, May 15:
Phantom of the Universe
An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider.
Wednesday, May 22:
Seeing! A Photon’s Journey
Across Space, Time and Mind
Join Neil deGrasse Tyson on a journey exploring the life of a photon, as it’s created in the belly of a star, then travels across the galaxy, and finally enters into the eye of a young stargazing girl.
