Welcome to the Kamloops Astronomical Society (KAS) Home Page.
We are a Kamloops based community astronomy club, and we welcome new members.
The objectives of the Society are to promote interest in, and the study and knowledge of, astronomy and allied sciences by lay and professional persons.
Our meetings are open to the public, but we encourage you to become a member and participate.
Annual membership fees are $20/student, $25/individual and $30/family.
For further information or to become a member, come to one of our monthly meetings or send an email using our contact form.
Scheduled MeetingsALL KAS MEETINGS HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID 19/CORONAVIRUS SITUATION.
All meetings at TRU are cancelled through to the end of 2020. TRU is not allowing any public meetings on campus. No word about 2021 yet. Check back for updates as the situation evolves. |
Stake Lake Observatory ViewingTHERE WILL NOT BE ANY PUBLIC VIEWING EVENTS AT THE STAKE LAKE OBSERVATORY THIS YEAR DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
Please note that the KAS Observatory at the Stake Lake Star Park currently does not have regularly scheduled hours of operation, and is entirely volunteer operated by KAS members. The observatory is also closed during the winter months to minimize any foot traffic damage to the Overlander Ski Club cross country ski trails. |
Observing Conditions, Clear Sky Charts, Moon Phases
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Aurora Forecast
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Below are links to Clear Sky forecast charts for the BC Interior.
Click on the charts below for further information including how to interpret the charts. Kamloops Clear Sky Chart
 Stake Lake Observatory Sky Chart
Ashcroft Clear Sky Chart
Quilchena Ranch Sky Chart
 Loon Lake Sky Chart (near Merrit)
 Salmon Arm Sky Chart
Vernon Clear Sky Chart
Quesnel Clear Sky Chart
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