Perseid Meteor Shower and Star Party

Ski Beach Park/Meadow Park 41216 Park Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, California

The Perseid Meteor Shower will peak on Monday August 12, 2024. But fear not meteor shower lovers, most meteor showers start 1-2 weeks before their peak date and will continue for 1-2 weeks past their peak date, only the peak date is ever advertised. With the knowledge that this meteor shower starts 2 weeks prior […]

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Presentation on Astronomy at the Discovery Center Outdoor Amphitheater

The Discovery Center 40971 North Shore Drive/Hwy 38, Fawnskin, California

Bill Young of the Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society will be holding monthly presentations on Astronomy throughout the summer at the Big Bear Discover Center outdoor amphitheater. Bring your family and invite your friends and join us at the Discovery Center Amphitheater (in the rear) for an educational talk on Astronomy. Get up close with […]

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BBVAS Open Star Party

The High Chaparal 76C5+F3V Baldwin Lake, California, CA

Members of the Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society (BBVAS) will be setting up telescopes on this dark moonless night at one of their favorite dark sky sites in Big Bear, the “High Chaparal.” The public is welcome to join us and mingle with us under the stars and telescope on this the darkest night of […]

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Cancelled due to weather (Sidewalk Astronomy – In the Village)

Big Bear Lake Village – Sidewalk Astronomy 40754 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, California

Volunteers from the Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society (BBVAS) will be setting up telescopes on the sidewalk in front of the Barrel 33 Wine Shop in the village for a free public meet and greet. Tourist and locals alike are invited to meet with and talk astronomy with a local amateur astronomer, view the 1st […]

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(Cancelled) Discovery Center Presentation on Astronomy

The Discovery Center 40971 North Shore Drive/Hwy 38, Fawnskin, California

Bill Young of the Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society will be holding monthly presentations on Astronomy throughout the summer at the Big Bear Discover Center outdoor amphitheater. Bring your family and invite your friends and join Bill at the Discovery Center Amphitheater (in the rear) for an educational talk on Astronomy. Get up close with […]

Free

BBVAS Club Meeting – Public invited

Zoom Meeting

The “Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society” is holding their monthly club meeting one week later than usual due to the Line Fire in the area. The public is welcome to join us at these meetings and get to know us and ask questions. Club meetings are currently via Zoom, just 40 minutes in duration and […]

Free

BBVAS Open Star Party – Public Invited

The High Chaparal 76C5+F3V Baldwin Lake, California, CA

Volunteer members of the Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society (BBVAS) will be setting up telescopes on this the moonless and darkest night of the month at one of their favorite dark sky sites in the Big Bear Valley, the “High Chaparal.” The public is invited and encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity in joining […]

Free

BBVAS Club Meeting – Public Invited

Zoom Meeting

The “Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society” is holding their monthly club meeting on this the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6pm and where the public is welcome to join us, get to know us and ask questions. Club meetings are currently via Zoom, just 40 minutes in duration and start at 6pm sharp: Zoom […]

Free

Sidewalk Astronomy – In the Village

Big Bear Lake Village – Sidewalk Astronomy 40754 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, California

Volunteers from the Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society (BBVAS) will be setting up telescopes on the sidewalk in front of the Barrel 33 Wine Shop in the village for a free public meet and greet. Tourist and locals alike are invited to meet with and talk astronomy with a local amateur astronomer, view the 1st […]

Free

Comet Watch 2024 – Ski Beach Park

Ski Beach Park/Meadow Park 41216 Park Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, California

Volunteers from the Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society will be setting up telescopes for a free public viewing of our latest guest to our solar system, Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas. Currently our new friend is a faint naked eye comet (once your eyes adjust to the darkness) with an exceptionally long tail. Take a close […]

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Sidewalk Astronomy – In the Village

Big Bear Lake Village – Sidewalk Astronomy 40754 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, California

Volunteers from the Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society (BBVAS) will be setting up telescopes on the sidewalk in front of the Barrel 33 Wine Shop in the village for a free public meet and greet. Tourist and locals alike are invited to meet with and talk astronomy with a local amateur astronomer, view the 1st […]

Free

BBVAS Club Meeting – Public Invited

Zoom Meeting

The “Big Bear Valley Astronomical Society” is holding their monthly club meeting on this the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6pm and where the public is welcome to join us, get to know us and ask questions. Club meetings are currently via Zoom, just 40 minutes in duration and start at 6pm sharp: Zoom […]

Free