MKSP Story Archive
MKSP acknowledges the great loss to the Canadian astronomical community of Jack Newton!
MKSP acknowledges the great loss to the Canadian astronomical community of Jack Newton, elite imager, astronomy communicator and author. Jack was the featured guest speaker at the inaugural Mt. Kobau Star Party in 1984. He is seen here in the
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MKSP 2025 Approaches
One week till the start of MKSP 2025! MKSP 2025 Approaches: At the risk of jinxing ourselves, things are looking very good. The wildfire situation in southern BC and neighbouring Washington state is mild in comparison to recent years. There
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Planning on Bringing a Large RV?
Increased interest in MKSP has led us to look seriously at how/if we can accommodate large RV units at future events, given the small amount of space suitable for them at our star party site. If you’re planning to come
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Tips if Attending
Tips if Attending For those not familiar with MKSP, here are some last minute tips… because nothing worthwhile is easy. 1. This year’s star party is about as late as MKSP ever gets. That’s ideal for long periods of darkness,
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Remembering Kelly Davies
Remembering Kelly Davies
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Sad News Regarding Kobau friend Jason Rickerby
We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of long-time MKSP organizer and Kobau friend Jason Rickerby. Jason’s wide-ranging intelligence and countless contributions to the staging of our star party were as dependable as they were valued. For his dedication
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What is happening for MKSP 2024
MKPS 2024 Events If you were wondering… yes, plans are proceeding for MKSP 2024, set to run from August 3 to 11. We’re approaching this year’s event as we always have, hopeful for the clear dark skies that have drawn
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Notice of a Memorial Service for Lee Johnson
Posted recently by Blake Rurik I just wanted to let everyone know that Lee’s memorial service will be held on Saturday September 23 at 1:00 pm at St Helen’s Anglican Church (reception at St Helen’s afterwards) for those who are
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Important Notice – Cancellation of 2023 MKSP
IMPORTANT NOTICE: In a meeting to consider whether MKSP 2023 can proceed given the risks posed by the nearby Eagle Bluff Wildfire, organizers of the star party tonight voted unanimously to CANCEL. Our primary motivator in making this decision is,
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Eagle Bluff Fire – WILDFIRE SOUTH OF MT KOBAU
Our good fortune with southern BC wildfires this summer being few in number and distant from Mt. Kobau has come to a rather dramatic end. Yesterday afternoon a fire started just across the border in Washington state and quickly burned
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