Merritt Astronomical Society News & Events

News

2007-09-08
This years Merritt Star Quest was spot on and rediculously awesome! The weather couldn't have co-operated any better! 8 nights of glorious observing nights, spectacular views and rock solid skies.
This year's event was blessed with clear skies all day and all night throughout the entire event, the clouds didn't roll back in until the very last day of the event, effectively bringing the event to a close.
During the last weekend of the event, Frank Larre supplied a free lunch, free dinner (Saturday) and free breakfast (Sunday). Thank you so much Frank!
Vancouver Telescope was also present during the event and teased everyone with their new products and spectacular new eyepiece (just came out) the Ethos 13mm by Televue. 79 people attended this years event matching that of last years event.
Good times were had by all! I personally can't wait until next year.

2005-06-23
New Observing Site for the FALL 2005 Star Quest has been established for the Merritt Astronomical Society. You can find the new site at "WWW.MERRITTASTRONOMICAL.COM" Check it out Maps are also available for easy location. From Merritt take 97C east towards Kelowna and near the top you'll see the exit for Loon Lake. Follow the directions provided via the map on this website. Hope to see you there!!! LOTS OF ROOM. 360 degrees of view, no serious obstructions, if anything you'll be sheltered from the winds. And hot during the day, sooooo be sure to bring some shade. You can also see some photos of the site provided by the Fraser Valley Astronomers Website at GO TO OBSERVING SITE Be sure to click on next image and you'll eventually do a 360 of the observing site. This site according the Bortle Light Pollution scale is sitting at #2, One being the best of the best, so the site is extremely dark. And you should be able to enjoy some of the most fantastic views you've had since we were kids. I strongly recommend trying to attend this event you won't be sorry!

2004-05-05
New Domain Name has been established for the Merritt Astronomical Societies Website. You can find the new site at "WWW.MERRITTASTRONOMICAL.COM" Enjoy!

2004-04-23
A/President Paul Greenhalgh received a phone call from Mr.Mark Pooley of the Pooley Ranch. Who has offered the Merritt Astronomical Society exclusive use of 1000 acres of land, for the purposes of Astronomy. The MAS is extremely grateful to Mr.Pooley and his generosity, what a wonderful gift to the Astronomical Community! Dark Skies and Deep Sky Objects await!Both Chuck Webb and Paul Greenhalgh made a trip to Merritt to inspect this gracious offering and are extremely pleased with what they saw and experienced. Photos of the site are available for viewing contact Paul at fvas(at)shaw(dot)ca for more information. Exciting times folks!

2004-03-20
Website changes started

2003-11-06
Site Secured for Spring Merritt Star Quest Victoria Day Weekend 2004 Click the Star Quests link on the left for more info.

2003-10-08
The Merritt Star Quest was a huge success thanks to you all of you. We had over 43 parties and/or vehicles and approx. 62 people.

2003-09-13
The Merritt Star Quest is approaching fast, and as you may know the BC government has now lifted the banned on back country camping and traveling. The last day for pre-registration is the evening of September 18th.

2003-08-12
The Merritt Astronomical Society received the certificate of Incorporation from the British Columbia Government.