Welcome to the Kamloops Astronomical Society (KAS) Home Page.


We are a Kamloops, BC 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 free and 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

In general , we have monthly meetings scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Thompson Rivers University (TRU).
Meetings typically are in the International Building, which is the building with the observatory dome visible on the roof.
Meetings are free and open to the general public.

Upcoming KAS Meetings & Events
  • Aug 27 - Lunar Eclipse at TRU Observatory – starting around 7:30 pm
  • Sept 9 - Stake Lake Observing – starting around 7:00 pm
  • Sept 19 - International Observe the Moon Night at TRU observatory – starting around 7:00 pm
  • Oct 4 - Saturn at Opposition at TRU Observatory - starting around 7:00 pm
  • Oct 14 - ​Stake Lake Observing – starting around 6:00 pm

Scheduled Stake Lake Events

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 on this page in the Scheduled  KAS Events section.

Observing Conditions, Clear Sky Charts, Moon Phases

Moon Phases
Kamloops Weather
Aurora Forecast
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