Welcome to the website of the Battle Point Astronomical Association!

Upcoming Events

Planetarium Show

All Things Saturn

May 11, 8:00 pm, Ritchie Observatory


Saturn, the ringed wonder of the solar system, is now rising in the eastern sky. BPAA President Steve Ruhl looks at the spectacular planet’s structure, its more than 60 moons, the rings, and their dynamic interactions.


Free to members, $2.00 donation suggested for nonmembers, $5.00 for families.


Featured Items 

Learn Your Way Around The Night Sky Introduction to Amateur Astronomy
Classes begin April 25th

The Spring 2013 Newsletter (Print Version)
Features
1 Calendar
1 Calendar Notes:
Hope for Stormy Weather
4 President’s Message: Coursera
5 Seeing Stars: Hubble's Photos

Articles
3 Making it on Bainbridge Island
3 More Fixes for the 16" Telescope
7 The Long Grey Gap

News about the Sundial Project
Bainbridge Review Article and Video
BPAA Pamphlet
Spring 2009 Newsletter Article

The BPAA Future Plans:
The BPAA Capital Project Initiative

Current weather conditions at Ritchie Observatory




 


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