That Damned Light
The Story of that damned light – During last year’s star party, electronics contractors arrived on the mountain and added a red beacon to the tower at the Kobau summit. By astronomers’ standards, this is the sort of red light …
MKSP 2026 -Announcing with excitement
MKSP 2026 Planning and preparations: As the snow melts away from the mountaintops of southern BC, plans for the 2026 Mt. Kobau Star Party are shaping up. MKSP is scheduled to run 8 nights from dusk on August 8 through …
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 …
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 …
Getting ready for MKSP 2025 Update
MKSP 2025 Update Less than a single lunation until the start of MKSP 2025! This year’s star party begins at dusk on August 16 and goes eight nights until dawn on the 24th. We hope you can join us! The …
Remembering Kelly Davies
Remembering Kelly Davies
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …