Paint Nights at the Planetarium
Saturday, February 28th from 5 to 7 pm
Featuring BPAA Artist in Residence, Deborah Milton
“Myths of the Pleiades”
Battle Point Observatory
February Planetarium Shows
Our weekly planetarium shows continue this month every Saturday at 12:30 and 2:30! Exact content is flexible based on audience interest, but common topics include constellations, planets, seasons, and astronomy history.
BPAA’s Annual Meeting
The Board of Directors invites all members to attend BPAA’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 10th, 2026 at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at Battle Point Observatory (10800 Battle Point Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WA), with a virtual option for those who cannot attend in-person.
Astrophotography Special Interest Group
Chief Astronomer Chuck Wraith is organizing an astrophotography special interest group within the BPAA membership.
Planetarium Shows in January
Planetarium Shows at Battle Point Observatory. Shows offered at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm on the following Saturdays in January – 3 (12:30 show only), 17, and 31.
The Winter BI Parks And Rec Catalog Is Here— And We’re In It!
We’re teaming up with Parks and Rec once again for out-of-this-world classes! Introduction to Astronomy 101 (ages 16+) is back with another fantastic lineup of classes to get you off to a great start in astronomy.
Volunteer Open House at the Observatory – Saturday, Jan 24th
Are you interested in learning about how you can volunteer at Battle Point Observatory in 2026? Come drop by on Saturday January 24, 4:00 – 5:00 pm! We’ll be open for you to take a tour and chat about opportunities in the Planetarium, Education, Programs, and Facilities. Learn how easy it is to sign up in our Volgistics system. Tell us about what interests you have and how you would like to contribute your time and talents.
One Call for All
By now you should have received your Red Envelope from One Call For All. The Red Envelope campaign is THE annual fundraiser for Bainbridge Island nonprofits. If you didn’t receive a red envelope, you can support us here: https://donations.onecallforall.org/donate/244
Support Battle Point Observatory AND Save on Your Taxes!
Did you know you can skip paying capital gains tax AND take a deduction on your income tax by making a gift of appreciated stock or bonds directly to BPAA’s Vanguard account?