The Deer Lick Group and Stephan’s Quintet
This photograph was imaged using the Battle Point Observatory’s new rooftop telescope system by member Cole Rees and processed by member Chuck Wraith.
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First Image from Our New Telescope!
Here it is! The long anticipated first image from our new 14-inch aperture PlaneWave CDK 350 telescope!
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.
Telescope Update – from Peter Moseley
Get some more information (and an insider picture) from Peter as we prepare for the Grand Re-opening cited above!
Telescope Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, 10:00am – 3:00pm
There’s always a lot to do at the Ritchie observatory!