Community Star Parties in May!!!
BPAA will be hosting two Star Parties at Battle Point Observatory in May!!!
The event on 2 May will be between 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm.
Since the sun will be setting later, the Star Party will be between 9 pm – 11 pm.
Battle Point Observatory
Spring Carnival at Battle Point Park
May 2, 2026 10:00 – 14:00
North end of Battle Point Park
Come find our Battle Point Observatory booth at the Spring Carnival! Family friendly games, activities, food, and more, hosted by the Parks department. At the north end of Battle Point Park.
Second Saturday Science Talk: Ngā Tohunga Whakatere – The Navigators
Join us at Battle Point Observatory Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 pm for our monthly Second Saturday Science Talk! Star Party to follow if skies are clear.
May Saturday Planetarium Shows
Our weekly planetarium shows continue this month on May 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 12:30 and 2:30! There will be only one show at 2:30 pm on May 2 due to BI Parks Carnival event.
Astrophotography Special Interest Group
Ever thought of dipping your toes into astrophotography? Want to chat with other astrophotographers? The next meeting of the Battle Point Observatory’s Astrophotography Special Interest Group will be on Saturday, April 18, at 11 AM in the Gardiner Library inside of the Battle Point Observatory (Please note this is not on the usual second Saturday of the month).
The Deer Lick Group and Stephan’s Quintet
This photograph was imaged using the Battle Point Observatory’s new rooftop telescope system by member Cole Rees and processed by member Chuck Wraith.
International Dark Sky Week, A Global Celebration of the Night
Dark sky conservation benefits wildlife and their habitats, reduces health and safety risks to humans, saves energy and reduces costs. Light pollution has devastating effects on migrating birds, native plants, and pollinators. Join us at our Dark Sky events in April to learn how small changes in our own backyard can make a difference.
A Window for the Library!
Thanks to a grant from the Rotary Club, we will be installing a new window in the library, in an existing opening that’s been hiding behind the bookshelves.