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profdant139
Explorer II
Apr 22, 2015

High altitude & cloud-free camping in mid-August?

Rather than hijack the other dark sky thread, I am starting a new one -- here is the issue: I really want to see the Perseid meteor shower on August 12-13 this year -- there is no moon, and some scie...
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pconroy328
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Apr 22, 2015
While I'm not 100% sure about the cloud cover, my camping at 9000-10,000' feet in the Rockies is always cool. We'll head back to the Winter Park area again this year.

My most vivid recollection of the night sky occurred in Winter Park, CO. few years ago. I can't ever recall seeing that many stars, ever.

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