Kamloops Astronomical Society - KAS
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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 KAS Events

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Monthly meetings are generally scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in the International Building (the one with the observatory on top), and are open to the general public.

Please note: Our assigned rooms have been changing, so please check here for latest updates in case we get moved.

May Meeting 
When:
 Wednesday May 14th, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Where: TRU International Building (Room IB 1014)
Online: https://tru-ca.zoom.us/j/64320818830?pwd=dXjrDBKb42EoDr0A1473Zv7bkdL4Tl.1

Stake Lake Observatory Viewing

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.
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​The observatory is also closed during the winter months to minimize any foot traffic damage to the Overlander Ski Club cross country ski trails.

Scheduled public viewing events will be posted here.


Observing Conditions, Clear Sky Charts, Moon Phases


Moon Phases

Kamloops Weather

Aurora Forecast
Auroral forecast from AuroraWatch.ca

Clear Sky Forecasts
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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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