Tag: Battle Point Astronomical Association (BPAA)

Earth Day Expo at Battle Point Park and Much More! – Saturday, April 22, 2023

Earth Day Expo 2023 BIMPRDTHE BAINBRIDGE ISLAND METRO PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT (BIMPRD) is excited to host their 2023 Earth Day Expo on Saturday, April 22, from 10:00am-2:00pm at Battle Point Park.

GATHER WITH OUR COMMUNITY FOR ALL THINGS GREEN!

Join in on the …

The Sky’s the Limit at the Ritchie Observatory at Battle Point Park

Observatory Entrance - photo credit Margaret MillmoreLast year I visited the Ritchie Observatory at Battle Point Park and met with Battle Point Astronomical Association’s President, Frank Petrie and Chief Astronomer, Cole Rees to learn about the observatory and the association. It all started back in 1992, …

Bainbridge Island Amateur Radio Club…Reaching out locally, nationally and globally!

BARC logoThe Bainbridge Island Amateur Radio Club (BARC) has been on our radar for some time, we’ve come across their contributions to the island community on many occasions, such as their work with Bainbridge Prepares, and providing radio communication for the …

Reaching for the Stars: The Ritchie Observatory at Battle Point Park – Built for and by Bainbridge Islanders

Observatory Founders - Edwin E. Ritchie - John H. Rudolph - Mac GardinerIn 1992, three not-so-amateurish astronomers, Edwin E. Ritchie, John H. Rudolph and Mac Gardiner founded the Battle Point Astronomical Association (BPAA), named for the location in which the group met at Battle Point Park. Although we definitely have our share …

EDWIN E. RITCHIE OBSERVATORY AT BATTLE POINT PARK OPEN HOUSE (and much more) – SATURDAY, MAY 14TH

BPAA logoThe Battle Point Astronomical Association (BPAA) is excited to invite you to join them at their Open House at the Edwin E. Ritchie Observatory at Battle Point Park this Saturday. This will be the first live event in over …

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