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profdant139
Explorer II
Jul 29, 2018

Trying to find a semi-cool dark place to watch the meteors

The Perseids are coming up -- no moon -- great conditions for boondocking and stargazing. Except that the Eastern Sierra, my go-to location, is full of smoke and is not likely to be clear two weeks f...
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kerrlakeRoo
Explorer
Jul 30, 2018
Merrykalia If you want to try someplace different for stargazing in our region, check out

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/park-events-list?srchloc=SR&eventtype=all&BDate=07/29/2018&EDate=07/29/2019
Especially the star party 10/08/2018

http://www.chaosastro.com/starparty/
In September they host several stargazing events and meet ups. With the main event in October. The only location of its type on the east coast I am told.

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