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.
Annual membership fees are $25/individual and $30/family.
To become a member, call Dave Klassen (KAS Treasurer) at (250) 579-8127.
For further information, contact Anne Neave at (250) 374-2351 or send an email using the form at the bottom of this page.
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.
Annual membership fees are $25/individual and $30/family.
To become a member, call Dave Klassen (KAS Treasurer) at (250) 579-8127.
For further information, contact Anne Neave at (250) 374-2351 or send an email using the form at the bottom of this page.
Scheduled MeetingsWe hold monthly meetings to discuss Society events and present astronomy related talks from KAS members and guest speakers.
Who: Everyone is welcome... the general public and KAS members. When: The second Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm Where: Either at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) or at our Stake Lake observing site. Next meeting: NOTE CHANGE TO STANDARD SCHEDULE Tuesday Feb 7th @ 7:30pm Room S375 (Science Building) at TRU | Current NewsJan. 15, 2011
Sure it's cold outside these days, but Venus is wonderfully bright right now in the south western sky right after sunset. Worth braving the cold to have a look at! Dec. 15, 2011 There's a chance that sundiving Comet Lovejoy may brighten to naked eye visibility. Check out the blog page for details. Nov.8, 2011: Joan Bernard was kind enought to provide a detailed history of the origins of the dome used at our Stake Lake Observatory. Oct.1, 2011: Congratulations to the winners of our raffle! Head over to the KAS Events page for all the details of who won our great grand prizes, as well as pictures from the Stake Lake Observatory 1st Anniversary Open House. |
Contact the KASThe Kamloops Astronomical Society is now on Facebook too!
CURRENT MOON | Clear Sky ChartsBelow 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
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