Planetarium Cove Lights Update
The Rudolph Planetarium has been enhanced with the addition of multicolor LED cove lights.
Battle Point Observatory
Facilities Update
BPO has received a grant that is enabling us to outfit our shop with a very complete set of tools for facility maintenance and telescope repairs and upgrades. A lot of telescopes with various problems have been donated to us and we will shortly have a space and the tools to make repairs.
Second Saturday Science Talk – Seasons on Earth and Other Planets
Presenter: Erin Leigh Howard, Rubin scientist & BPAA Education Director
Saturday, December 13th at 6 pm
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.
Women in STEM Book Club is On!
The Women in STEM book club will meet on Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm, starting in January. While we are still putting everything together, we have the first three books ready for you!
January 27th: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
February 24th: The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict
March 24th: Galileo’s Daughter by Dava Sobel
Planetarium Shows in December
Saturdays on December 6, 13 and 27: Planetarium Shows at Battle Point Observatory. Shows offered at 12:30 pm and again at 2:30 pm.
BPAA Members: Save the Date for the 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.
Why Did the Sundial Lose Its Numbers?
If you’ve visited the Battle Point Sundial recently, you’ll have noticed that the number decal marking the hours is missing. The numbers had faded almost to invisibility after 10 years (has it really been that long?) in the sun. Additionally, kids have scratched their names, initials, and worse into the painted surface with whatever hard implements they can find. We’ve removed the decal in preparation for repainting in the spring, when the weather improves. After painting, a new decal will be applied. If you’d like to help with this project, click this link to volunteer.
Astrophotographers Unite!!
Chuck Wraith is setting up a special interest Astrophotography Group. Read the post for details!