What we’re about
This page is owned and managed by the Vancouver Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC). All RASC lectures and observing events are open to the public, family friendly, and there is no charge for admission. Our organization is run entirely by volunteers who love astronomy and astrophysics.
Whether you're a complete beginner, a seasoned astronomer, or you hope to work for NASA some day, anyone fascinated by space exploration is welcome and will enjoy our events. Membership requests MUST INCLUDE a recent and clear headshot. This is part of our safety policy so that we can recognize our members at events.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Nahatlatch Valley Star Party 2025Washtock Family Campground, Boston Bar, BC
Nahatlatch Valley Star Party 2025
Dates: Monday, August 25 to Thursday, August 28 (check out is by 3 pm on the 29th)
Location: Washtock Family Campground, 52702 Chaumox Rd, Boston Bar, BC
The RASC Vancouver Centre is hosting its first ever large-scale, multi-day, dark sky star party. We must be clear in stating that this event is not for the public-at-large, but for enthusiastic amateur astronomers who own observing equipment and would like to spend a few days experiencing the wonder of a dark sky environment. If you do not own your own observing equipment, then this event is not for you (no spectators please).
A star party is an overnight excursion at a dark sky location. This is a chance for amateur astronomers to spend the night chasing targets they want to add to their observing list and/or astrophotography album. It is a chance for astronomers to hang out with other astronomers and share experiences and knowledge.
This star party is being held on a privately owned off-grid campground just outside of Boston Bar, BC, and nestled within the unspoiled beauty of the Nahatlatch Valley. The skies are dark (Bortle 3) and the location is secluded offering incredible views of the night sky with plenty of faint dark-sky objects visible.
Registration is required and there is a fee to attend. Please go to www.rasc-vancouver.com and click on the star party banner at the top of the home page for the registration form, fee schedule, and more information.
An RSVP to this Meetup event does NOT constitute registration.
