About us
Battle Point Observatory is a place for stargazers, science enthusiasts, astrophotographers, artists, and curious people of all ages to learn and share about the cosmos.
What’s Up at the Observatory?
View our full Events calendar for upcoming Observatory events, current Planetarium show schedule & more. Or see our monthly PDF calendar. Events coming up include:
- Saturday September 12, 7:00 pm at BPO – Second Saturday Science Talk returns, featuring “The Magic of Science” a combination of science talk plus magic show! Guest speaker Marshall Bonow shares fascinating scientific concepts and a magical scenario to demonstrate the power of scientific phenomenon. Register
- Saturday, September 19: Welcoming the Dark, a special Star Party event at Hilltop in partnership with Bainbridge Island Land Trust. Info
- Women Who Changed the Universe, a book club on Zoom about women in STEM! Facilitated by Erin Howard, research scientist and BPAA Education Director. Next session September 22. Info
- Saturday Planetarium Shows at 12:30 & again at 2:30 pm, tickets at the door!
Interested in a school visit, or a special planetarium show for your group? Learn more about our Programs
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Are you curious about the mysteries of the universe? Are you awed by stars and planets? Do you wonder about our place in the order of things? You’re invited to join us for unforgettable experiences that will leave you mesmerized and inspired!
2 Views of the Andromeda Galaxy.
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