Star stories of love and loss at next BPAA planetarium show

The planetarium show, “Star Stories: Twisted Tales of Love & Loss,” is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Helix House at Battle Point Park.

The planetarium show, “Star Stories: Twisted Tales of Love & Loss,” is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Helix House at Battle Point Park.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, professional astronomer Dave Fong will tell twisted tales from ancient star lore. There will also be special kids shows at 5 and 6 p.m. with Dr. Erica.

If the sky is clear, astronomers will be on hand with telescopes.

Admission is free to members of the Battle Point Astronomical Association; $2 donation suggested for nonmembers, $5 for families.

The Battle Point Astronomical Association is a nonprofit amateur astronomy organization that operates the Edwin E. Ritchie Observatory and John H. Rudolph Planetarium in the Helix House at Battle Point Park.

For more information, call 206-842-9152 or visit www.bpastro.org.