Brazos Valley Astronomy Club members participate in community outreach activities to promote the science of astronomy. Often, children who participate in these activities get a chance to look through a telescope for the first time, seeing faint fuzzy galaxies, the moons of Jupiter, or the rings of Saturn. One never knows if that first experience might change the course of destiny for some child who was enamored with the images he or she saw through the eyepiece.
Members also work with teachers to introduce them to astronomical concepts, experiments, and equipment. BVAC members participate in teacher staff development exercises, giving them hands-on opportunities to further their knowledge of astronomy.
It is exciting to see that spark when someone experiences something new and exciting, regardless of age, and BVAC members are privileged to have that opportunity.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ARCHIVE
The Brazos Valley Astronomy Club provides astronomy programs for public groups and organizations. Click one of the buttons below to see a summary of our past activities. If you'd like to schedule your own event with us, contact Tom Campbell, Outreach Coordinator, for more information.
Upcoming 2024 Outreach Activities
The following private and general public outreach activities are currently planned by the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club.
Event:
First Friday
Location:
Downtown Bryan
Date:
November 1, 2024
Time: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Topic:
Sidewalk Astronomy
Event Open To:
General Public
Event:
STEM Night
Location:
Oakwood Intermediate School
Date:
November 7, 2024
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Topic:
Telescope Stargazing
Event Open To:
Students and Parents
Event:
Park in the Dark
Location:
Lick Creek Park
Date:
November 8, 2024
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Topic:
Telescope Stargazing
Event Open To:
General Public
Event:
Bovay Astronomy Night
Location:
Bovay Scout Ranch
Date:
November 23, 2024
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Topic:
Telescope Stargazing
Event Open To:
Private
Event:
First Friday
Location:
Downtown Bryan
Date:
December 6, 2024
Time: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Topic:
Sidewalk Astronomy
Event Open To:
General Public
Event:
Bovay Astronomy Night
Location:
Bovay Scout Ranch
Date:
December 7, 2024
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Topic:
Telescope Stargazing
Event Open To:
Private
CONTACT EMAIL:
contact@brazosvalleyastronomyclub.org
Coordinator - Randy Light, M.D.
PROGRAM REQUEST EMAIL:
outreach@brazosvalleyastronomyclub.org
Coordinator - Tom Campbell
GOOGLE DISCUSSION GROUP:
https://groups.google.com
Coordinator - Randy Light, M.D.
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The Brazos Valley Astronomy Club is a non-profit group located in Bryan-College Station, Texas.
Our goal is to promote astronomy and related science as a hobby for people of all ages.