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 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 …
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 …
Updates on WildFires and 2022 MKSP
The start of MKSP 2022 is just over a week away, and we’re very excited about the amount of interest shown in the “rebirth” of our star party after two years off. There is also concern — as usual — …
MKSP 2023 is just 18 days away!
MKSP is just 18 days away, and we’re getting ever-more-conscious of weather and sky conditions as the days go by. A lot can happen in 18 days, but so far the summer of 2023 has been kind to the southern …