(meteorobs) Re: Stargazing at State/National Parks out west

[Robert Lunsford]

Joe,

I'm surprised no one else brought up the climate issue.

I feel your best bet is northern California and or southern Oregon. There is 
lots to see for the entire family plus the weather is usually clear and not 
as hot as the desert southwest. As Robin Gray mentioned, there are also some 
very dark spots available in this area. It's also a good compromise between 
radiant altitude and length of night.

If your Perseid plans get clouded out, stick around until the end of the 
month and you can enjoy a total eclipse of the moon plus a possible outburst 
from the Alpha Aurigids.

Bob Lunsford

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Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 9:04 AM
Subject: (meteorobs) Stargazing at State/National Parks out west


> At our house we're now in the process of  formulating our family
> summer vacation plans.  Two years ago, my  wife chose where we'd spend
> our down-time and last year our two teenagers made  suggestions.
>
> This year, it is MY turn to pick the venue.
>
> Since the Perseids occur at New Moon this year,  I'd like to go someplace
> out west where there are very dark, clear  skies.  My first thought was 
> one
> of our National Parks . . . but which one?   If anybody has any experience
> with the State and National Parks out west --  especially in regard to
> stargazing -- and can make some suggestions, I'd  sure like to hear them.
>
> -- joe r.
>
>
>
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