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Where to see the stars around BR
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:04 pm
Where can you go and actually see the sky like with the milky way and andromeda galaxy with the naked eye. I know the clarity is dependent on weather.
Does anyone have a spot they drive to not to far away thats dark and quiet and just looks at the stars? maybe with some binoculars but for the most part just the naked eye.
Does anyone have a spot they drive to not to far away thats dark and quiet and just looks at the stars? maybe with some binoculars but for the most part just the naked eye.
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Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:05 pm to CorkRockingham
quote:I'll be in town for the Rice game next season
Where to see the stars around BR
Go OWLS
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:06 pm to CorkRockingham
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Does anyone have a spot they drive to not to far away thats dark and quiet
You live in Louisiana, there are dark and quiet spots every 10 Miles.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:08 pm to 13SaintTiger
isn't there a place on Highland Road (up by CCLA) just for this purpose?
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:10 pm to CorkRockingham
Take a look at google maps and find a place that is at least 5-10 miles from any development. I mean any lighted roadways or small towns. Out in the areas surrounded by cane fields or out in the rice field areas are good locations.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:13 pm to CorkRockingham
I haven't really found many places around here that will allow you to see galaxies with the naked eye. I've had some pretty good luck with binoculars in a few places like the hoo shoo too area that have mostly residential housing with very few big light sources such as parking lots.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:31 pm to CorkRockingham
Kyle Orton used to live in UClub.
This post was edited on 11/1/17 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:38 pm to TigerGrad2011
Clinton
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:50 pm to CorkRockingham
Use the dark sky map. There's surprisingly few actual DARK spots in the state.
Dark Sky Map
Dark Sky Map
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:52 pm to CorkRockingham
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You live in BR, there are dark spots every 10 feet
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:53 pm to CorkRockingham
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Where to see the stars around br
I saw the credit clown at chimes east last week
Posted on 11/1/17 at 4:53 pm to RaginCajunz
quote:I was going to suggest one of those online maps, but I think they are overly pessimistic for general use. Just get away from collections of people & houses.
Dark Sky Map
ETA: also makes a big difference to plan your watch party when the moon isn't up.
This post was edited on 11/1/17 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 11/1/17 at 5:10 pm to CorkRockingham
There's a site near Norwood, Louisiana where the astronomy clubs go for their stargazes.
Deep South Star Gaze
Deep South Star Gaze
Posted on 11/1/17 at 5:11 pm to CorkRockingham
Perkins Rowe parking lot is a popular spot for viewing stars.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 5:12 pm to CorkRockingham
Chico St. park. Especially during colder, less hazy weather.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 5:13 pm to OWLFAN86
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Go OWLS
They don't want your support
Posted on 11/1/17 at 5:18 pm to CorkRockingham
Go north on 61 out past Woodville in the hills.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 5:20 pm to CorkRockingham
Highland Road Observatory
Posted on 11/1/17 at 5:21 pm to OWLFAN86
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I'll be in town for the Rice game next season
Go OWLS
You must be proud of your 1-7 program.
Posted on 11/1/17 at 5:22 pm to CorkRockingham
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Where to see the stars around BR
Sonic
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