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2023 MKSP Skies

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Daily Reports from the Mountain – 2022

August 31, 2022
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August 20-21 (First Night) The first night of MKSP 2022 wasn’t far from what was forecast, though we’d hoped for more clear sky than we got. It was overcast at dusk with intimidatingly dark cloud to the north. Our group
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The first night of MKSP 2022

August 23, 2022
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The first night of MKSP 2022 wasn’t far from what was forecast, though we’d hoped for more clear sky than we got. It was overcast at dusk with intimidatingly dark cloud to the north. Our group of four saw a
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And… we’re off to the mountain!

August 20, 2022
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And… we’re off to the mountain! The forecast for the next few days includes a mix of clear sky and cloud, with pm showers or thundershowers today and tomorrow. Steadily clear skies before mid-week. You can keep up with the
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MKSP begins at dusk tomorrow!

August 19, 2022
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There’s a good chance we’ll start with a cloudy evening after an unsettled day that might include a shower or a real downpour (40% chance of a shower w/ risk of thundershowers in the area). But if rain clears the

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Jupiter over Mt. Kobau

September 8, 2022
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Taken from the parking Lot, by Roger Nelson, by around midnite Jupiter would sit right over the Mt. Kobau Lookout.   This was taken using a Cell Phone Camera on a Tripod using Camera Manual Settings.  and a Huawei P30 Pro
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“Eagles” in the Clouds Soaring over MKSP

September 8, 2022
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This image was taken by Grace Nelson on August 23, 2022 on the day she drove up the road to the summit.  About 1/2 where is a lookout that gives a good view of the valley with Osoyoos Lake and
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California Nebula

September 6, 2022
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Taken by Murray Paulson at 2022 MKSP. “The California Nebula in Perseus. It was the very last image taken on the mountain on the final night of MKSP. It is composed of 60 x 30 second subs, with much the
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M22

September 6, 2022
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Taken by Murray Paulson and winner of the Award for Prime Focus at 2022 MKSP. “Here is my shot of M22. This was taken on Sunday night (aug 21) with my Williams Optics GT71 f5.9 plus a 1:1 field flattener.