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    • Tuesday, December 12, 2023
    • Idaho

    New Moon

    • Saturday, December 16, 2023
    • 5:10 PM
    • Dedication Point (about 16 miles S of Kuna ID)

    Star Party
    at Dedication Point.

    Who can attend:
    The event is open to any and all, with or without a telescope!

    Where is it:
    South Swan Falls Road Melba, ID 83641

    Latitude/Longitude: 
    43.27666667, -116.3938889
    43°16'35"N       116°23'38"W

    Directions: From Interstate 84 take exit #44 (Meridian) and travel south on Meridian Road. Travel approximately 7 miles and the road will bear right for 1 mile as E. Avalon as you come into the small community of Kuna, Idaho. Turn south on Swan Falls Road and travel approximately 16 miles south to Dedication Point (on your right)

    Other things to consider: Stay tuned  to the following the day before, or the morning of a star party event for the GO or NO-GO status: this will be an email/post from our Groups.io community, our Facebook page, and the BAS website. When we announce a NO-GO, the event has been cancelled, usually due to weather, e.g., high winds, very cold temperatures, clouds, or another issue.

    We suggest you dress in layers - It gets cold very quickly after sundown. 

    We request you bring a red filtered (or LED) flashlight as it helps maintain our dark-adapted vision for optimal viewing

    Try to back in or park in such a way that your headlights won't flood the scope field with bright white light. Some times it is unavoidable but usually it can be minimized. Perhaps, as you approach the area, turn off your headlights, leaving only your parking lights on while you park your car (if safe to do so).

    The start time listed is a few minutes before sun down. 

    If you want to setup your scope in daylight, plan to arrive before a star party’s ‘start’ time. It will take about 2 hours after the ‘start’ for the sky to darken to what we call ‘Astro Dark’. During that twilight, folks will be finishing the setup on their scopes, looking for planets, etc.




    • Wednesday, January 03, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Anser Charter School

    This is a meeting of the Boise Astronomical Society's board. It is open to the public, but old and new club business, star party planning, and other non-astro topics will be discussed.

    This meeting will be held at:
    Anser Public Charter School
    Located at 202 E 42nd St, Garden City, ID


    • Friday, January 05, 2024
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • BSU Campus, Education Building Room 112

    BSU First Friday Astronomy Talk

    Boise State Physics hosts the First Friday Astronomy events on the First Friday of every month at 7:30p MT on Boise State's campus and online (boi.st/astrobroncoslive). Visit  https://www.boisestate.edu/physics/seminars-and-events/
    for more information. These talks are entirely donation supported and open to the public.

    These popular events are listed on the BAS website for scheduling purposes. Please use the  links above for more specific event information.


    • Saturday, January 06, 2024
    • 5:24 PM
    • Dedication Point (about 16 miles S of Kuna ID)

    Star Party
    at Dedication Point.

    Who can attend:
    The event is open to any and all, with or without a telescope!

    Where is it:
    South Swan Falls Road Melba, ID 83641

    Latitude/Longitude: 
    43.27666667, -116.3938889
    43°16'35"N       116°23'38"W

    Directions: From Interstate 84 take exit #44 (Meridian) and travel south on Meridian Road. Travel approximately 7 miles and the road will bear right for 1 mile as E. Avalon as you come into the small community of Kuna, Idaho. Turn south on Swan Falls Road and travel approximately 16 miles south to Dedication Point (on your right)

    Other things to consider: Stay tuned  to the following the day before, or the morning of a star party event for the GO or NO-GO status: this will be an email/post from our Groups.io community, our Facebook page, and the BAS website. When we announce a NO-GO, the event has been cancelled, usually due to weather, e.g., high winds, very cold temperatures, clouds, or another issue.

    We suggest you dress in layers - It gets cold very quickly after sundown. 

    We request you bring a red filtered (or LED) flashlight as it helps maintain our dark-adapted vision for optimal viewing

    Try to back in or park in such a way that your headlights won't flood the scope field with bright white light. Some times it is unavoidable but usually it can be minimized. Perhaps, as you approach the area, turn off your headlights, leaving only your parking lights on while you park your car (if safe to do so).

    The start time listed is a few minutes before sun down. 

    If you want to setup your scope in daylight, plan to arrive before a star party’s ‘start’ time. It will take about 2 hours after the ‘start’ for the sky to darken to what we call ‘Astro Dark’. During that twilight, folks will be finishing the setup on their scopes, looking for planets, etc.




    • Thursday, January 11, 2024
    • Idaho

    New Moon

    • Saturday, January 13, 2024
    • 5:32 PM
    • Dedication Point (about 16 miles S of Kuna ID)

    Star Party
    at Dedication Point.

    Who can attend:
    The event is open to any and all, with or without a telescope!

    Where is it:
    South Swan Falls Road Melba, ID 83641

    Latitude/Longitude: 
    43.27666667, -116.3938889
    43°16'35"N       116°23'38"W

    Directions: From Interstate 84 take exit #44 (Meridian) and travel south on Meridian Road. Travel approximately 7 miles and the road will bear right for 1 mile as E. Avalon as you come into the small community of Kuna, Idaho. Turn south on Swan Falls Road and travel approximately 16 miles south to Dedication Point (on your right)

    Other things to consider: Stay tuned  to the following the day before, or the morning of a star party event for the GO or NO-GO status: this will be an email/post from our Groups.io community, our Facebook page, and the BAS website. When we announce a NO-GO, the event has been cancelled, usually due to weather, e.g., high winds, very cold temperatures, clouds, or another issue.

    We suggest you dress in layers - It gets cold very quickly after sundown. 

    We request you bring a red filtered (or LED) flashlight as it helps maintain our dark-adapted vision for optimal viewing

    Try to back in or park in such a way that your headlights won't flood the scope field with bright white light. Some times it is unavoidable but usually it can be minimized. Perhaps, as you approach the area, turn off your headlights, leaving only your parking lights on while you park your car (if safe to do so).

    The start time listed is a few minutes before sun down. 

    If you want to setup your scope in daylight, plan to arrive before a star party’s ‘start’ time. It will take about 2 hours after the ‘start’ for the sky to darken to what we call ‘Astro Dark’. During that twilight, folks will be finishing the setup on their scopes, looking for planets, etc.




    • Wednesday, January 17, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • anser charter school

    The January meeting is  when we hold our "I got this scope for xmas... now what?" event where we invite the public to bring in their telescope and mount and club members will help them learn how to set it up and use it. All while inside where it is lit up, dry and not freezing cold.

    The meeting is held at Anser public charter school. Located at
         202 East 42nd Street
         Garden City, Idaho

    It begins at 7:00pm


    • Friday, February 02, 2024
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • BSU Education Building Room 112

    BSU First Friday Astronomy Talk

    Boise State Physics hosts the First Friday Astronomy events on the First Friday of every month at 7:30p MT on Boise State's campus and online (boi.st/astrobroncoslive). Visit  https://www.boisestate.edu/physics/seminars-and-events/
    for more information. These talks are entirely donation supported and open to the public.

    These popular events are listed on the BAS website for scheduling purposes. Please use the  links above for more specific event information.

    • Saturday, February 03, 2024
    • 5:59 PM
    • Dedication Point (about 16 miles S of Kuna ID)

    Star Party
    at Dedication Point.

    Who can attend:
    The event is open to any and all, with or without a telescope!

    Where is it:
    South Swan Falls Road Melba, ID 83641

    Latitude/Longitude: 
    43.27666667, -116.3938889
    43°16'35"N       116°23'38"W

    Directions: From Interstate 84 take exit #44 (Meridian) and travel south on Meridian Road. Travel approximately 7 miles and the road will bear right for 1 mile as E. Avalon as you come into the small community of Kuna, Idaho. Turn south on Swan Falls Road and travel approximately 16 miles south to Dedication Point (on your right)

    Other things to consider: Stay tuned  to the following the day before, or the morning of a star party event for the GO or NO-GO status: this will be an email/post from our Groups.io community, our Facebook page, and the BAS website. When we announce a NO-GO, the event has been cancelled, usually due to weather, e.g., high winds, very cold temperatures, clouds, or another issue.

    We suggest you dress in layers - It gets cold very quickly after sundown. 

    We request you bring a red filtered (or LED) flashlight as it helps maintain our dark-adapted vision for optimal viewing

    Try to back in or park in such a way that your headlights won't flood the scope field with bright white light. Some times it is unavoidable but usually it can be minimized. Perhaps, as you approach the area, turn off your headlights, leaving only your parking lights on while you park your car (if safe to do so).

    The start time listed is a few minutes before sun down. 

    If you want to setup your scope in daylight, plan to arrive before a star party’s ‘start’ time. It will take about 2 hours after the ‘start’ for the sky to darken to what we call ‘Astro Dark’. During that twilight, folks will be finishing the setup on their scopes, looking for planets, etc.




    • Wednesday, February 07, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Anser Charter School

    This is a meeting of the Boise Astronomical Society's board. It is open to the public, but old and new club business, star party planning, and other non-astro topics will be discussed.

    This meeting will be held at:
    Anser Public Charter School
    Located at 202 E 42nd St, Garden City, ID


    • Friday, February 09, 2024
    • Idaho

    New Moon

    • Saturday, February 10, 2024
    • 6:09 PM
    • Dedication Point (about 16 miles S of Kuna ID)

    Star Party
    at Dedication Point.

    Who can attend:
    The event is open to any and all, with or without a telescope!

    Where is it:
    South Swan Falls Road Melba, ID 83641

    Latitude/Longitude: 
    43.27666667, -116.3938889
    43°16'35"N       116°23'38"W

    Directions: From Interstate 84 take exit #44 (Meridian) and travel south on Meridian Road. Travel approximately 7 miles and the road will bear right for 1 mile as E. Avalon as you come into the small community of Kuna, Idaho. Turn south on Swan Falls Road and travel approximately 16 miles south to Dedication Point (on your right)

    Other things to consider: Stay tuned  to the following the day before, or the morning of a star party event for the GO or NO-GO status: this will be an email/post from our Groups.io community, our Facebook page, and the BAS website. When we announce a NO-GO, the event has been cancelled, usually due to weather, e.g., high winds, very cold temperatures, clouds, or another issue.

    We suggest you dress in layers - It gets cold very quickly after sundown. 

    We request you bring a red filtered (or LED) flashlight as it helps maintain our dark-adapted vision for optimal viewing

    Try to back in or park in such a way that your headlights won't flood the scope field with bright white light. Some times it is unavoidable but usually it can be minimized. Perhaps, as you approach the area, turn off your headlights, leaving only your parking lights on while you park your car (if safe to do so).

    The start time listed is a few minutes before sun down. 

    If you want to setup your scope in daylight, plan to arrive before a star party’s ‘start’ time. It will take about 2 hours after the ‘start’ for the sky to darken to what we call ‘Astro Dark’. During that twilight, folks will be finishing the setup on their scopes, looking for planets, etc.




    • Friday, March 01, 2024
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • BSU Education Building Room 112

    BSU First Friday Astronomy Talk

    Boise State Physics hosts the First Friday Astronomy events on the First Friday of every month at 7:30p MT on Boise State's campus and online (boi.st/astrobroncoslive). Visit  https://www.boisestate.edu/physics/seminars-and-events/
    for more information. These talks are entirely donation supported and open to the public.

    These popular events are listed on the BAS website for scheduling purposes. Please use the  links above for more specific event information.

    • Wednesday, March 06, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Anser Charter School

    This is a meeting of the Boise Astronomical Society's board. It is open to the public, but old and new club business, star party planning, and other non-astro topics will be discussed.

    This meeting will be held at:
    Anser Public Charter School
    Located at 202 E 42nd St, Garden City, ID


    • Saturday, March 09, 2024
    • 6:44 PM
    • Dedication Point (about 16 miles S of Kuna ID)

    Star Party
    at Dedication Point.

    Who can attend:
    The event is open to any and all, with or without a telescope!

    Where is it:
    South Swan Falls Road Melba, ID 83641

    Latitude/Longitude: 
    43.27666667, -116.3938889
    43°16'35"N       116°23'38"W

    Directions: From Interstate 84 take exit #44 (Meridian) and travel south on Meridian Road. Travel approximately 7 miles and the road will bear right for 1 mile as E. Avalon as you come into the small community of Kuna, Idaho. Turn south on Swan Falls Road and travel approximately 16 miles south to Dedication Point (on your right)

    Other things to consider: Stay tuned  to the following the day before, or the morning of a star party event for the GO or NO-GO status: this will be an email/post from our Groups.io community, our Facebook page, and the BAS website. When we announce a NO-GO, the event has been cancelled, usually due to weather, e.g., high winds, very cold temperatures, clouds, or another issue.

    We suggest you dress in layers - It gets cold very quickly after sundown. 

    We request you bring a red filtered (or LED) flashlight as it helps maintain our dark-adapted vision for optimal viewing

    Try to back in or park in such a way that your headlights won't flood the scope field with bright white light. Some times it is unavoidable but usually it can be minimized. Perhaps, as you approach the area, turn off your headlights, leaving only your parking lights on while you park your car (if safe to do so).

    The start time listed is a few minutes before sun down. 

    If you want to setup your scope in daylight, plan to arrive before a star party’s ‘start’ time. It will take about 2 hours after the ‘start’ for the sky to darken to what we call ‘Astro Dark’. During that twilight, folks will be finishing the setup on their scopes, looking for planets, etc.




    • Sunday, March 10, 2024
    • Idaho

    New Moon

    • Saturday, March 16, 2024
    • 6:54 PM
    • Dedication Point (about 16 miles S of Kuna ID)

    Star Party
    at Dedication Point.

    Who can attend:
    The event is open to any and all, with or without a telescope!

    Where is it:
    South Swan Falls Road Melba, ID 83641

    Latitude/Longitude: 
    43.27666667, -116.3938889
    43°16'35"N       116°23'38"W

    Directions: From Interstate 84 take exit #44 (Meridian) and travel south on Meridian Road. Travel approximately 7 miles and the road will bear right for 1 mile as E. Avalon as you come into the small community of Kuna, Idaho. Turn south on Swan Falls Road and travel approximately 16 miles south to Dedication Point (on your right)

    Other things to consider: Stay tuned  to the following the day before, or the morning of a star party event for the GO or NO-GO status: this will be an email/post from our Groups.io community, our Facebook page, and the BAS website. When we announce a NO-GO, the event has been cancelled, usually due to weather, e.g., high winds, very cold temperatures, clouds, or another issue.

    We suggest you dress in layers - It gets cold very quickly after sundown. 

    We request you bring a red filtered (or LED) flashlight as it helps maintain our dark-adapted vision for optimal viewing

    Try to back in or park in such a way that your headlights won't flood the scope field with bright white light. Some times it is unavoidable but usually it can be minimized. Perhaps, as you approach the area, turn off your headlights, leaving only your parking lights on while you park your car (if safe to do so).

    The start time listed is a few minutes before sun down. 

    If you want to setup your scope in daylight, plan to arrive before a star party’s ‘start’ time. It will take about 2 hours after the ‘start’ for the sky to darken to what we call ‘Astro Dark’. During that twilight, folks will be finishing the setup on their scopes, looking for planets, etc.




    • Wednesday, April 03, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Anser Charter School

    This is a meeting of the Boise Astronomical Society's board. It is open to the public, but old and new club business, star party planning, and other non-astro topics will be discussed.

    This meeting will be held at:
    Anser Public Charter School
    Located at 202 E 42nd St, Garden City, ID


    • Wednesday, May 01, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Anser Charter School

    This is a meeting of the Boise Astronomical Society's board. It is open to the public, but old and new club business, star party planning, and other non-astro topics will be discussed.

    This meeting will be held at:
    Anser Public Charter School
    Located at 202 E 42nd St, Garden City, ID


    • Tuesday, May 07, 2024
    • Idaho

    New Moon

    • Wednesday, June 05, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Anser Charter School

    This is a meeting of the Boise Astronomical Society's board. It is open to the public, but old and new club business, star party planning, and other non-astro topics will be discussed.

    This meeting will be held at:
    Anser Public Charter School
    Located at 202 E 42nd St, Garden City, ID


    • Thursday, June 06, 2024
    • Idaho

    New Moon

Past events

Saturday, December 09, 2023 *Canceled* Public Star Party
Wednesday, December 06, 2023 Dec. BAS Board Meeting
Saturday, November 18, 2023 Public Star Party Canceled
Monday, November 13, 2023 New (no) Moon
Saturday, November 11, 2023 Public Star Party
Wednesday, November 01, 2023 BAS Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 BAS General Meeting
Saturday, October 14, 2023 Eclipse viewing Canceled
Wednesday, October 04, 2023 BAS Board Meeting
Saturday, September 23, 2023 Payette Library Star Party
Friday, September 15, 2023 Idaho Star Party
Wednesday, September 06, 2023 BAS Board Meeting
Saturday, August 19, 2023 Star Party NO GO
Friday, July 21, 2023 Stanley Star Party
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 General Meeting
Saturday, July 15, 2023 Public Star Party
Saturday, July 15, 2023 Pizza & Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 05, 2023 Club Board Meeting
Saturday, June 17, 2023 Public Star Party
Friday, June 16, 2023 General Meeting
Wednesday, June 07, 2023 Club Board Meeting
Saturday, May 13, 2023 Public Star Party
Friday, May 12, 2023 General Meeting
Wednesday, May 03, 2023 Club Board Meeting
Saturday, April 15, 2023 Public Starparty
Friday, April 14, 2023 General Meeting
Wednesday, April 05, 2023 Club Board Meeting
Friday, March 17, 2023 Annual Messier Marathon
Friday, March 10, 2023 General Meeting
Wednesday, March 01, 2023 Club Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 01, 2023 Club Board Meeting
Saturday, January 14, 2023 Public Star Party
Friday, January 13, 2023 General Meeting
Wednesday, January 04, 2023 Club Board Meeting
Saturday, December 17, 2022 Public Star Party
Friday, December 09, 2022 Holiday Potluck and Club Meeting
Wednesday, December 07, 2022 Club Board Meeting
Saturday, November 19, 2022 Public Star Party
Friday, November 11, 2022 General Meeting
Wednesday, November 09, 2022 Club Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 02, 2022 Club Board Meeting
Saturday, October 22, 2022 Public Star Party
Friday, October 21, 2022 Education Star Party: Payette Library
Thursday, October 20, 2022 CWI Telescope Lab
Friday, October 14, 2022 General Meeting


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