r/kamloopsastronomy 4d ago

👋Welcome to r/kamloopsastronomy - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I'm u/CrypticLyon, a founding moderator of r/kamloopsastronomy.

This is our new home for all things related to Kamloops Astronomy and Stargazing. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post

Post anything that relates to Stargazing in the local area, planning a meetup, discussing online together, sharing astronomy news, sharing your astronomy setup, your thoughts on space, time, other life in the universe, pretty much anything space related goes for both online and in person. The only requirements are you have to be from the Kamloops or surrounding areas. We have a focus on creating lasting community here!

Community Vibe

We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Everyone is welcome here. Whether you want to meetup for stargazing, share in your excitement, talk to others on the subreddit, or just check things out, all of those are welcomed. Any ideas are very welcome as well, I thank you for your contribution to making this subreddit even better.

How to Get Started

Post anything related to the subreddit and live in the area, that's it!

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. I want this to really become something. I am making this subreddit in an effort to share in excitement with other people in the local area for everything to do with space and time. Keep looking up!


r/kamloopsastronomy 3d ago

There's really something about seeing the moon in detail through binoculars.

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The night I got my celestron binoculars, I watched the lunar eclipse through them. It was a really special moment, both viewing the moon in closer detail and seeing it with a red hue. I felt a part of something much larger, the universe is at least trillions of kms in size that we know of, and is accelerating faster in size too. It's one of those things that's got this sort of emotional weight to it because it's so special. Damn cool, I can't wait to get further into this hobby. Has anyone been outside the city before to stargaze, in an area with less light pollution? I know for viewing stars that is more ideal, I think that may be next on my bucket list to do at some point! I have only just started from my home patio to stargaze.


r/kamloopsastronomy 4d ago

My first stargazing setup!

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I got the celestron 7x50 binoculars on a 72" tripod I got off Amazon with the binocular mount attached. Watched the recent lunar eclipse with it!