No star party on Mount Kobau in South Okanagan this year
Another popular South Okanagan summertime event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.
The Mount Kobau Star Party, the annual stargazing event, will not take place this August due to “risks related to the ongoing pandemic," according to a post to the event's Facebook page.
The event was slated for August 15 to 23 this year.
The directors of the Mount Kobau Astronomical Society voted unanimously last night, May 21, to cancel the 2020 event, noting it is the first time in 37 years the star party has been cancelled outright.
The decision to cancel was reached after an assessment of risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic and how those risks would influence operation of a successful star party was made.
“Conservation of money and resources we have on hand gives us solid hope of meeting again on the mountain top for the start of MKSP 2021 on August 7 next year,” directors said in the post.
To contact a reporter for this story, email Steve Arstad or call 250-488-3065 or email the editor. You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to tips@infonews.ca and be entered to win a monthly prize draw.
We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.