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 2025 Outreach Activities
The following private and general public outreach activities are currently planned by the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club.
Event:
BVAC Monthly Meeting
Location:
TAMU Physics & Teaching Observatory
Date:
February 21, 2025
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Topic:
Sharing the Sky
Event Open To:
General Public
Event:
STEAM Night
Location:
River Bend Elementary
Date:
February 27, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Topic:
Stargazing
Event Open To:
Private Event
Event:
Star Party
Location:
Lick Creek Park
Date:
February 28, 2025
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Topic:
Stargazing
Event Open To:
General Public
Event:
First Friday
Location:
Downtown Bryan
Date:
March 7, 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Topic:
Sidewalk Astronomy
Event Open To:
General Public
Event:
S'Mores and Stars
Location:
Millican Reserve
Date:
March 19, 2025
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Topic:
Stargazing
Event Open To:
General Public
Event:
STEAM Night
Location:
Rock Prairie Elementary
Date:
April 3, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Topic:
Stargazing
Event Open To:
Students and Parents
Event:
First Friday
Location:
Downtown Bryan
Date:
April 4, 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Topic:
Sidewalk Astronomy
Event Open To:
General Public
Event:
BVAC Monthly Meeting
Location:
TAMU Physics & Teaching Observatory
Date:
April 18, 2025
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Topic:
TBD
Event Open To:
General Public
Event:
Family Campout
Location:
Austin's Colony Park
Date:
April 26, 2025
Time: TBD
Topic:
Stargazing
Event Open To:
General Public
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.