First Image from Our New Telescope!
Here it is! The long anticipated first image from our new 14-inch aperture PlaneWave CDK 350 telescope!
Science
Battle Point Observatory Reopens with Ceremony and Crowds
The Battle Point Observatory celebrated its Grand Reopening on the summer solstice, Saturday June 21st with a full day of tours and exploration, drawing over 300 visitors, most of them first-time guests.
Come See Us at The Grand Old Fourth: Friday July 4th!
The Grand Old Fourth is an island tradition celebrating community and connection, full of activities for all ages. Enjoy Bainbridge Island’s big 4th of July parade downtown, and find our booth in the Street Fair near Town & Country!
Paint Night at the Planetarium
Our first Paint Night at the Planetarium on June 28th was an aesthetic success! We turned our planetarium into an art studio where our budding artists created beautiful interpretations of the Milky Way galaxy!
And don’t worry if you missed out, we’ve got you covered!
Second Saturday Science Talk, July 12th at 7 pm – Discover the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
July’s Science Topic – Discover the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
12 Jul 2025 19:00 – 21:00
Theatre School at the Rudolph Planetarium
During the week of July 21-25, Bainbridge Performing Arts’ Cosmic Performance Camp for youth age 10+ will be at the Battle Point Observatory.
Explore the stars and the stage in this unique collaboration of BPA with the Battle Point Astronomical Association!
Check Out Our New Summer Schedule for the Battle Point Observatory!
Summer Schedule for the Battle Point Observatory
The Dark Shark Nebula (LDN 1235)
The Dark Shark Nebula (LDN 1235) is part of a large dust cloud in the constellation Cepheus, approximately 650 light years away. The entire nebula, of which this is only the “head”, spans 15 light years.
WHAT’S UP(COMING)! – Observation Calendar Jul-Sep 2025
Source for events and links are In-The-Sky.org, Dominic Ford, Editor. The links provide details for each event including a scale on how difficult they are to observe.
Ever-changing Universe Revealed in First Imagery From NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory
The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has unveiled its first imagery, showcasing cosmic phenomena captured over just ten hours of test observations. This facility is set to explore significant mysteries of the Universe over a ten-year mission.