(meteorobs) Perseids in Maui

[David McCarter]

I just came back from Maui, and the image that immediately came to
mind was the ocean of cloud surrounding the mountain, as seen from the
summit.  As you may know, there is an excellent parking lot at the
crater overlook near the summit. That's where horse rides leave to
tour the crater. There are spots near the washrooms and tucked in
behind the interpretive centre where the observer is shielded from the
constant winds.  Or you can tuck in behind your car.  Skies are really
dark there, although while I was there doing astro-photography a car
would occasionally come into the parking lot and sweep it with it's
lights. Not sure if that was a Park Ranger or a visitor.  And of
course there are washrooms.  Did I mention it is really dark there, as
good as the Haleakala Amateur astronomers location on the summit.

Dave McCarter
London, Ont.

On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM, Joseph Assmus <assjoe at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi there,
>
> Geez, it's been maybe 5yrs since I've posted on meteorobs.  Not much observing of late... Maybe because I'm not single anymore.  However, I and the family will be in Maui the week off the Perseids this year.  I've been there before... Other than driving up to Haleakala, does anyone know where a good viewing area may be on the west or north side of the island?
>
> Old time meteorobs subscrbr (since 1996)
>
> Joseph
> San Diego, CA
>
>
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