Joint Dyer/BSAS Public Star Party!

*** CANCELED *** Due to predicted 60% cloud cover, soggy field and 100% humidity!

Saturday, July 25th, 9:00-11:30(ish) pm CDT - Bowie Nature Park, Fairview

Join us for our July 2026 Joint Public Star Party with the Dyer Observatory!

Enjoy expert guided views of summer gems like the Moon, Eagle Nebula, Pillars of Creation, Star Clusters, Whirlpool Galaxy, Dumbbell Nebula and more!

This is a public event, open to all. Come join us!!

What is a star party?

BSAS members bring and set up telescopes and information at local parks, everyone is invited to come and enjoy the view! Free, open of everyone of any age. These are usually weather permitting, so check back to see if we are still on if it's cloudy or threatening rain.

90th Anniversary Hatch Show Print (click here!)

In honor of the 90th anniversary of BSAS, we partnered with Hatch Show Print to create a unique, limited-run poster! A great gift for anyone interested in astronomy.