Second Saturday Science Talk – NOAA in Space!
April’s Science Topic – NOAA in Space!
11 Apr 2026 19:00 – 21:00
Speaker: Joe Mulligan, BPAA Secretary and Newsletter editor
Battle Point Observatory
Astrophotography Special Interest Group
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).
Second Saturday Science Talk – The Moon: Earth’s Wondrous Companion
March’s Science Topic – The Moon
14 Mar 2026 19:00 – 21:00
Speaker: Eleanor Uyyek, BPAA Programming Coordinator
Celebrate this month’s eclipse and the planned launch of Artemis II with us! From phases to tides to the history of the space race and beyond, we’re covering all things lunar.
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, March 14, at 11 AM in the Gardiner Library inside of the Battle Point Observatory. Come join the fun with a group of easy-going people with an interest (passion?) for astrophotography. The discussions are wide ranging with no experience necessary, just bring your curiosity! For more information or get looped in, contact Chuck Wraith (cawraith@bpastro.org).
March Planetarium Shows
Our weekly planetarium shows continue this month on March 7, 14, & 28 at 12:30 and 2:30! Exact content is flexible based on audience interest, but common topics include constellations, planets, seasons, and astronomy history. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children with a $5 discount for members.
Celebrate the Universe!
Join BPAA and Dark Sky Olympic Peninsula for a variety of local programs during April for International Dark Sky Week, April 13 – 20, 2026
BPAA’s Annual Meeting
The BPAA Annual Meeting was held at the Battle Point Observatory on Saturday January 10 and was attended by 20 members and staff.
January 17th Star Party!
After weeks of clouds and rain we finally had a clear night. Multiple telescopes were set up in the parking lot including Miles Starkenburg’s 14” (equipped with binocular eyepieces) in addition to our Takahashi 6” refractor, an 8” Dobsonian, and two Seestar (an S30 and an S50) telescopes. Additionally, the CDK on the roof was used in visual mode for the first time at a star party.