Place to visit
Battle Point Observatory, United States: what it is and when to go
Battle Point Observatory is an observatory on Bainbridge Island, WA, USA in United States (Bremerton, Washington). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observatory on Bainbridge Island, WA, USA · Stargazing
- Where
- United States
- You can go
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,118 km as the crow flies
- Website
- bpastro.org
- Run by
- Battle Point Astronomical Association
- Coordinates
- 47.66075, -122.57727
What it is and where
Battle Point Observatory is an observatory on Bainbridge Island, WA, USA in United States (Bremerton, Washington).
It is in Bremerton, Washington, where this site lists 36 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.66075, -122.57727; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,118 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Battle Point Astronomical Association
It is one of the Stargazing places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Battle Point Observatory: November to March.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBetter not13:24
- MayBetter not14:55
- JunBetter not15:46
- JulBetter not15:25
- AugBetter not14:05
- SepBetter not12:19
- OctBetter not10:34
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Rudolph PlanetariumPlanetarium5 m
- Burke BayBay in Kitsap County, Washington state, United States of America3.6 km
- Perennial VintnersWinery3.8 km
- Bainbridge VineyardsWinery4.1 km
- Bainbridge Brewing Brewery and TaproomBrewery4.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Stargazing
- Palomar Observatory: observatory in Southern California
- W. M. Keck Observatory: astronomical observatory located in Hawaii
- Lowell Observatory: astronomical observatory
- Yerkes Observatory: astronomical observatory in Wisconsin, USA
- Very Large Array: radio astronomy observatory located on the Plains of San Agustin
- Griffith Observatory: observatory in Los Angeles, California, USA
Every United States place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Battle Point Observatory?
It is an observatory on Bainbridge Island, WA, USA in United States.
When is the best time to visit Battle Point Observatory?
November to March. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14.
How do you get to Battle Point Observatory?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,118 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Rudolph Planetarium, Burke Bay, Perennial Vintners. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
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