Contact

For general information or to ask a question about Bartlesville Astronomical Society, please contact us at bvilleastro@gmail.com or 918-766-9240 (voicemail).

For information about Bartian Youth Astronomers, please contact us at bartianastro@gmail.com or 918-766-9240 (voicemail).

Our mailing address is:

Bartlesville Astronomical Society

P.O. Box 302

Bartlesville OK 74005

To send us feedback or comments, please email bvilleastro+comments@gmail.com

If you would like to send an email to a certain officer/leadership position within BAS, you can find email links on our Leadership page.

To Request a Private Event: 

Bartlesville Astronomical Society is dedicated to promoting astronomy education and awareness of astronomical and space-related events. Schools, scout groups, and other organizations in Bartlesville are welcome to request a private observing session (star party) or astronomy presentation. Our volunteers will do their best to fulfill your request.

Please request your private event by sending an email to bvilleastro+events@gmail.com. In your email, provide your name and your group's name, your contact information, and answers to the following questions:

• What type of event would you like to schedule with us? Star party/observing session, presentation, other (please describe).

• In what month and on approximately what date would you like to schedule the event? Please note that for night-time observing events, the timing of sunset and the phase of the moon may have a significant impact. Keep in mind that the timing of sunset changes year-round, so late spring, summer, and early fall will have much later observing start times. Also, it is best to schedule observing when the moon is not full nor close to full. (Here are links for sunset times and moon phases for reference.)

• How many attendees in your group?

  • Approximate ages of attendees? Generally, telescope viewing works better with ages seven and up.

  • If attendees are children, how many adults will be supervising?

• Are you interested in specific astronomy-related topics? If so, please describe.

Please note:

• Outdoor observing may have to be rescheduled if it is cloudy, even if it is not raining. Consider how you will notify your attendees if observing has to be rescheduled on short notice.

• In order to set up and use observing equipment, we need a relatively calm area (due to tripping hazards) away from bright lights. We'll be unable to assist with an event if alcoholic beverages will be served. Smoking and vaping nearby will damage observing optics. If food will be served at your event, we’ll need to discuss that in advance with you; clean hands are necessary for viewing with a telescope.

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