Battle Point Astronomical Association

06/06/2026

🔭 What happens behind the scenes at Battle Point Observatory?

Volunteers maintain equipment, lead educational programs, welcome visitors, host stargazing events, and help keep community astronomy thriving on Bainbridge Island.

These experiences don't happen by accident—they happen because people care enough to support them.

Your donation through Bainbridge Gives helps keep programs like this available to our community and ensures future generations can continue exploring the universe right here on Bainbridge Island.

Help Keep Bainbridge Looking Up.
Donate today:
https://bcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=40107

06/05/2026

🍎 Educators: Join Us Today at the Planetarium!

Are you planning STEAM curriculum, field trips, or astronomy-related learning experiences for the 2026–2027 school year?

BPAA's Educator Sessions are designed to help teachers discover new ways to bring science, curiosity, and exploration into the classroom.

📅 Today
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Battle Point Observatory

Meet our Programming Coordinator, tour the observatory, explore the planetarium, and learn how a visit to BPAA can support student learning across grade levels.

Can't make it today? Educator Sessions are offered every Friday throughout the summer.

Learn more and register:
https://bpobservatory.org

06/04/2026

✨ Curious about the universe, but not sure where to start?

We often say BPAA is for the Cosmos Curious.

Whether you're attending a stargazing party, joining a Cosmic Conversation, exploring our educational programs, or simply wondering what's happening in the night sky, there's a place for you here.

No astronomy degree required.
No telescope required.
Just curiosity.

Your support through Bainbridge Gives helps keep community astronomy accessible, welcoming, and inspiring for everyone.

Help Keep Bainbridge Looking Up.
https://bcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=40107

06/04/2026

🪐Ever looked through a telescope and seen Saturn for the first time?
It's a moment many people never forget.

For decades, Battle Point Observatory has welcomed curious minds of all ages to explore the night sky through public stargazing parties, educational programs, telescope viewings, and community events.

Whether you're 8 or 80, there's something magical about seeing the rings of Saturn, the craters of the Moon, or distant galaxies with your own eyes.

That's why we do what we do.

Your support through Bainbridge Gives helps keep astronomy accessible, inspiring, and available to our community.

Help Keep Bainbridge Looking Up.
Donate through Bainbridge Gives today:
https://bcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=40107

Photo credit: PNW Bainbridge and Dinah Satterwhite

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06/02/2026

The Universe Belongs to Everyone.

Not just scientists.

Not just astronomers.

Not just people who already understand the night sky.

At Battle Point Observatory, we believe wonder should be accessible to everyone — from lifelong stargazers to those who are simply curious about what lies beyond our world.

Your support through Bainbridge Gives helps us provide astronomy education, STEAM programming, planetarium experiences, school outreach, and opportunities for people of all ages to connect with the universe.

Whether you've attended a telescope viewing, visited the observatory, brought a child to a program, or simply looked up at the stars and felt inspired, we invite you to help us continue that work.

✨ Help keep wonder, science, and discovery accessible to our community.

Donate through Bainbridge Gives before June 12:

https://bcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=40107

05/28/2026

Please support Battle Point Astronomical Association as we kick off Bainbridge Gives, part of Bainbridge Community Foundation’s Community Grants Cycle (CGC)! Help boost our STEAM programs, including planetarium shows and science education events for Kitsap schools ✨

Bainbridge Community Foundation’s Community Grants Cycle (CGC) is an opportunity for Island residents to support causes that matter most to them. Now through June 12, you can support your favorite proposals, all of which have been vetted and approved by 78 dedicated volunteers from our community.

Learn more about Bainbridge Gives and donate to Battle Point Astronomical Association at the links in the comments below!

05/10/2026

To all the out-of-this-world moms out there, wishing each of you the most wonderful and joy-filled Mother's Day! 💐✨

Give Mom the gift of the universe with a BPAA membership, available at the link in the comments.

📷 Image by NASA

05/04/2026

Walter, the defender of dark skies, in action!
Today was his debut at the Bainbridge Island Farmer's Market. Super big thanks to Kelly Roberts for helping out. Many members of the Battle Point Astronomical Association helped to make this a successful event.

Happy International Dark Sky week to you!

05/02/2026

Mark your calendars. This is a Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday evening event.

We took a page straight from our issue to tell you about a spectacular triple conjunction coming soon📰🌙

Shortly after sunset, starting May 18th, the crescent Moon will drift close to Venus. By May 20th, the Moon will appear near Jupiter.

Grab a clear view of the western sky, and don't miss your opportunity to learn about this event: https://skyandtelescope.org/subscribe