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.
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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!
Cosmic Conversations
Cosmic Conversations will be held on Tuesday November 18 from 7 7o 8:30 PM at the observatory and via Zoom. The Topic will be “Hot Stuff – Our Sun.”
The Winter BI Parks and Rec Catalog Is Coming Soon— 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.
Keep an eye out on the BI Parks website for when they drop the winter catalog!
BPAA Members: Save the Date for the Annual Meeting
Please save the date for the Battle Point Astronomical Association Annual Meeting!
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 at 6 pm
Spread the Word: School Field Trips Now Available!
It’s back-to-school season, and we’re excited to be offering FREE field trips to public school classes. If you live in the Kitsap area, make sure your local educators know about this opportunity!
Fall Volunteer Opportunities at the Observatory
Battle Point Observatory is looking for additional Fall & Winter volunteer assistants (age 16+) for our youth Science Education classes!
Second Saturday Science Talk – Millions of New Asteroids: The Legacy Survey of Space and Time
October’s Science Topic – Millions of New Asteroids: The Legacy Survey of Space and Time
11 Oct 2025 18:00 – 20:00 NEW TIME!
Speaker: Jake Kurlander, 4th-year University of Washington PhD student