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Re: (meteorobs) Observing sites around Los Angeles
Death Valley and Panament Valley around Panament springs are ideal sites for
meteor viewing if you have your choice. However they are rather a long drive
from Los Angeles.
Kevin Smith wrote:
> > If you want to drive apprx. 100 miles or so away for definite dark
> > skies: Anza Borrego National Park (so. of Palm Springs)
> > Joshua Tree National Park (no. of Palm Springs off 10 Fwy.)
>
> Ilib=ve in the UK, so I know almost didly squat about US dark skies.
>
> However I went to death valley for the transit of mercury, and followed up
> with th Leonids in 1999. Two guys who camped down by the ranch with us
> headed off to Jumbo Rocks for the next night - we stayed and enjoyed a nice
> view of very little.
>
> We went to Joshua Tree national park the following day, and went to camp at
> Jumbo Rocks.
>
> People who were there the night before had to put cars across the entrance
> after a time as there were so many Prats coming in from 'Happy Valley' that
> there was headlights all over the place. I gather it was a bit of a pain.
>
> Just a small warning.
>
> PS Death Valley was an OK venue - mind you I am a little biased - I just
> love the place.
>
> Just my two penneth - Oops cents worth.
>
> Bye for now, and good luck whever you are.
>
> Kevin UK
>
> www.kevsmith.com
>
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