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Jump! Urban Observing Oct 18th

Hi everyone, Here’s a satellite photo of the site. If you know where you’d like to be placed, please call or text Jeff Creed at 208-724-7838. Jeff will be coordinating with those already committed to help assign spots, which will reduce confusion during the first hour. Arrival time is earliest at 3pm and latest 5:30Continue reading “Jump! Urban Observing Oct 18th”

Stellar Collective 2025

Mark your calendars for BSU’s largest First Friday Astronomy event on October 3rd.  It is called the Stellar Collective 2025 and will occur on October 3, 2025 from 2:00 – 9:30 pm. It is FREE!  Get your FREE tickets! To quote their website: Stellar Collective 2025 will bring together astronomers, science YouTubers, and renowned researchers for an afternoon ofContinue reading “Stellar Collective 2025”

June 2025 Events

All The Events Coming Up This June 2nd, Monday, First Quarter Moon5th, Thursday, BAS Board Meeting, Anser Charter School (?). 7pm.11th, Wednesday, Full Moon.18th, Wednesday, Last Quarter Moon19th, Thursday, BAS General Membership Meeting, Anser Charter School, 7pm. Swap/Sell of Telescope Equipment and possibly a short presentation.20th, Friday, Summer Solstice, 8:41pm.21st, Saturday, Public Star Party, DedicationContinue reading “June 2025 Events”

The Nova (exploding star) in 2024

2024 Nova Explosion, ‘New’ Star in Northern Crown A star system, approximately 3,000 light-years  from Earth, is predicted to become visible to the unaided eye soon. This could be a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity as the nova outburst only occurs about every 80 years. T Coronae Borealis, or T CrB, last exploded in 1946 and astronomers believe it will do soContinue reading “The Nova (exploding star) in 2024”