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by ventana
Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best stargazing spots in ANF
Replies: 5
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Re: Best stargazing spots in ANF

Went to Chilao and it was pretty good. You still get a noticeable amount of light pollution/bleed along the southern edge of the horizon, but luckily it didn't interfere too much. There were a lot of people parked in the turnouts along ACH between Red Box and Chilao. Islip Saddle definitely sounds l...
by ventana
Tue Aug 11, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best stargazing spots in ANF
Replies: 5
Views: 152

Re: Best stargazing spots in ANF

I have no doubt that Joshua Tree NP, Mojave NP, Anza-Borrego SP, or any of the other remote high deserts areas would be ideal viewing locations, but unfortunately I have to be back at a reasonable hour Thursday morning so I have to limit my options to places within a two hour drive of LA. Crystal La...
by ventana
Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best stargazing spots in ANF
Replies: 5
Views: 152

Best stargazing spots in ANF

Hello all, Given that the forecast for the upcoming 2015 Perseid meteor shower on Wednesday night/Thursday morning is looking good (low of 65*F, mostly clear, and very little moon), I thought I'd ping the hive mind for thoughts on good places in ANF to view the celestial show. I'm hoping to find a p...