Event

The Moon: Earth's Wondrous Companion

Celebrate this month’s eclipse and the planned launch of Artemis II with us! From phases to tides to the history of the space race and beyond, we’re covering all things lunar.

Speaker: Eleanor Uyyek, BPAA Programming Coordinator

After the talk, stick around for a planetarium show and, if the weather holds, a Star Party. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just beginning to look up, there's something for everyone.  All experience levels welcome.

Free Admission, donations welcome. Offered both in-person and via Zoom: Registration LINK

 

 

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Time: 7 p.m. Pacific

Location: Battle Point Observatory at Battle Point Park
10800 Battle Point Dr NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Battle Point Observatory at Battle Point Park

We are located in Battle Point Park, Bainbridge Island, WA in the Battle Point Observatory operated by BPAA. The Observatory contains the Rudolph Planetarium, Ritchie Workshop, and Gardiner Library.  

Google Maps location

Driving Directions:

From the Bainbridge Island Ferry terminal, go north on 305, left on High School Road, right onto Fletcher Bay/Miller Road, left onto Tolo Road, right on Battle Point Drive, and right on Skinner Road.

From Agate Pass Bridge, go south on 305, right on Day Road, left on Miller Road, right onto Tolo Road, right on Battle Point Drive, and right on Skinner Road.

If you approach the park from Arrow Point Drive, skip the eastern entrance, it will not take you to the Observatory. Instead, drive around the park by continuing north on Arrow Point, left around the north end of the park, and left again heading south on Battle Point Drive. Turn left into the western park entrance at Skinner Road and follow the drive to the Observatory.

Notes:

Enter on Battle Point Drive (west side of the park). Facility has large dome on roof

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat 3/7/2026
12:30 p.m. Pacific
Planetarium Show Battle Point Observatory at Battle Point Park
10800 Battle Point Dr NE
Bainbridge Island, WA
Sat 3/7/2026
2:30 p.m. Pacific
Planetarium Show Battle Point Observatory at Battle Point Park
10800 Battle Point Dr NE
Bainbridge Island, WA
Sat 3/14/2026
12:30 p.m. Pacific
Planetarium Show Battle Point Observatory at Battle Point Park
10800 Battle Point Dr NE
Bainbridge Island, WA
Sat 3/14/2026
2:30 p.m. Pacific
Planetarium Show Battle Point Observatory at Battle Point Park
10800 Battle Point Dr NE
Bainbridge Island, WA