Dark sky conservation benefits wildlife and their habitats, reduces health and safety risks to humans, saves energy and reduces costs. Light pollution has devastating effects on migrating birds, native plants, and pollinators. Join us at our Dark Sky events in April to learn how small changes in our own backyard can make a difference.
BPAA’s partners DarkSky Olympic Peninsula (DSOP) are featured in an upcoming episode of Engaging Kitsap on the Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) station. The episode will start airing on BKAT (Comcast Channel 12/Astound Channel 3 or 70) this Thursday, April 2 at 7:30pm.
Thank you to all who came together during the 2026 Kitsap Great Give! Your gifts more than DOUBLED the total from last year to support BPAA!
Thanks to a grant from the Rotary Club, we will be installing a new window in the library, in an existing opening that’s been hiding behind the bookshelves.
A specially-designed cabinet built by BARN volunteers was lifted into place this week at the Battle Point Astronomical Association observatory.
For the first time in over 50 years, NASA is sending a crewed mission on a trip to the moon.
Since our STEAM initiative began this fall, we’ve had more than 300 students come through our doors to learn about astronomy for absolutely no cost. Many thanks to the teachers who brought their classes on field trips to the observatory, and to the donors whose contributions made this program possible.
Are you, or do you know, a student who loves astronomy? You may be interested in the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition, a yearly event for students from around the world to test their skills. This year’s prizes include telescopes signed by astronauts and Nobel Prize laureates!
Meet others who share your interest in supporting nonprofit science, astronomy and STEAM! Would you share your time and talents for an event, or for a special project? Volunteer roles at the Observatory are open for your individual availability and preferences. Please email volunteer@bpastro.org to start a conversation about your interests, or sign up at bpastro.org/volunteer/