BSAC Gains Tax-Exempt Status
June 30, 2011
The Big Sky Astronomy Club was created during the fall of 2000 as Non-Profit corporation, registered with the State of Montana. This, however, didn't afford us tax exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service.
During the first months of 2011, club members began the arduous task of assembling the documentation necessary to apply to the I.R.S. for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
On July 30, 2011, we excitedly received word from the I.R.S. that our application had been approved and that the Big Sky Astronomy Club was now (and retroactively to our formation in October of 2000) considered to be a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit, charitable organization. As such, contributions to our club are fully tax deductible.
If you'd like to help out with a donation, the club has a PayPal© account set up. See our "About Us" page for more information.
Transit of Venus, F.V.C.C.
June 5, 2012
The Big Sky Astronomy Club will be hosting a public observing session at Flathead Valley Community College during this summer's Transit of Venus.
(Click on the thumbnail image above to go to our Events Page for more information on this year's Transit of Venus event.)
A.C.S. Relay For Life
June 22, 2012
The Big Sky Astronomy Club will be participating in this year's Relay For Life, sponsored by the Amercian Cancer Society.
(Click on the thumbnail image above to go to our Events Page for more information on this year's Relay For Life event.)
5th Annual Lone Pine Star Party
July 14, 2012
On Saturday July 14, the Big Sky Astronomy Club and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks will once again cohost our popular Lone Pine Star Party at the Visitor's Center at Lone Pine State Park, southwest of Kalispell.
(Click on the thumbnail image above to go to our Events Page further details.)
Logan Pass Star Parties, G.N.P.
July 20 & August 17, 2012
In response to the overwhelming success of the the previous two summer's star parties atop Going-To-The-Sun-Road in Glacier National Park, the BSAC and park officials are once again planning two more Logan Pass Star Parties this summer.
(Click on the thumbnail image above to go to our Events Page for pictures of last year's event and information on this year's star parties.)
Ruby Valley Star Party
August 16, 17 and 18, 2012
The Big Sky Astronomy Club is sponsoring a state-wide star party this summer on private property near Twin Bridges, Montana. The property is owned by BSAC club member Joe Witherspoon.
(Click on the thumbnail image above to go to our Events Page for more information on this year's Ruby Valley Star Party.)
G.N.P. Summer Stargazing
Summer Weekends, 2012
The Big Sky Astronomy Club is working with the management of Glacier National Park to develop a Summer Stargazing Program to be available at various locations on the west side of the park for our summer visitors.
Program dates, locations and details will be announced soon, so keep checking back here for updates.
(Click on the thumbnail image above to view a larger version of the poster.)
