Monthly Star Parties provide a great opportunity to meet other people who share your interest in astronomy, and to view the planets, moon, stars, and other celestial sights through telescopes and binoculars of all sizes.
Typically two BAS Star Parties (starting at sunset, weather permitting) are held each month around the new moon at Dedication Point Dark Sky Site. For dates and directions check out our calendar web page.
Regular Public Star Parties are announced in our newsletter. They include:
- The Idaho Star Party at Bruneau Dunes State Park.
- Ponderosa State Park Star Party
And, of course, we are always prepared to arrange a star party around a spectacular astronomical event anytime during the year. Other groups are welcome to schedule an astronomy program or a star party.
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Educational Star Parties
Since its inception, education of the members and the public has been the main thrust of our organization. We also promote awareness and preservation of the environment and offer opportunities for amateurs to participate in astronomy research.
Many educational organizations have, over the years requested BAS’s help at their school science night, ‘school star party’ or even a Library telescope night. To be informed of these events please view the forum groups pertaining to the event. Instructions on how to get to the party will be provided there. For safety reasons we ask that only BAS members, school staff, parents, and students of the school, participate in these events. The forum is also how most of the members communicate to each other for impromptu star parties, questions, and interesting discussions. to schedule a ‘School Star Party’ please contact Jeff Creed.
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