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May 1st First Friday
The next First Friday Astronomy event is on Friday May 1st at Boise State University. Dr. Ellie Hara from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will talk about her work on prebiotic chemistry. The event will be in the Education Building, room 112. The talks will also be…
Keep readingMembers Meeting – April 16, 2026 – 7 PM
This week’s club meeting is our first equipment swap of the year, Idaho Star Party registration will officially open, and we will have several breakout sessions covering: (1) Smartphone Astrophotography – Daniel Ross; (2) Eyepieces – Eric Tretter; and (3) “You Can’t Find Anything” –…
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April 3rd 2026 – Globular Clusters in the Milky Way
Boise State Physics First Friday Astronomy will host Dr. Madeleine McKenzie, an astrophysicist interested in globular clusters and all things Milky Way – https://madeleine-mckenzie.github.io/. The presentation will be held on the BSU campus at the Education Building room 112, and the event will be live-streamed at…
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Idaho Star Parties
The Boise Astronomical Society has been hosting the Idaho Star Party (ISP) since 1984, providing its club members with a two day cosmic experience!
Register for the 2026 Idaho Star Party today!
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By joining the Boise Astronomical Society, you’ll join a passionate community of stargazers and space enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or just curious about the cosmos, there’s a place for you among the stars!