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Date: 17 Aug 2007 04:46:30
From: MiKe2
Subject: But anyway
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I had the most memorable experience this week. We went to the Nelson BC area
on Kootenay Lake in the interior and I saw a sky that just doesn't happen in
Calgary much or probably anywhere else within a reasonable distance. The
weather and temperature was perfect.
I saw the Perseids over 2 nights at probably 1 a minute or 1 every 2-3
minutes on average..I saw the milky way like I haven't seen it in a number
of years, I had my 80mm ED to see M31 to wow the fellow campers who have
never seen another galaxy. M31 and the Cass region was excellent. In total
I introduced probably 15 adults, teens and kids to something they have never
seen...even if M51 was a bright, elongated patch with a central region of
maybe Mag 5....
The Kootenay Lake BC area is easy a great destination for dark skies even if
it's 7 hours away.
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Date: 16 Aug 2007 23:09:41
From: ko57
Subject: Re: But anyway
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"On Aug 17, 12:53 am, ko57 wrote
> Sounds like you had a great time, Mike. Nothing like a rewarding
> getaway, something I'm overdue for. I lived in Phoenix Arizona back
> in 1988-'91, the skies even in the city were very nice seemed like you
> could touch the stars-"
One more thing-there were no mosquitos in Phoenix, I hope that has not
changed.
Kerry
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Date: 17 Aug 2007 05:48:05
From: Howard Lester
Subject: Re: But anyway
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"ko57" wrote
> One more thing-there were no mosquitos in Phoenix, I hope that has not
> changed.
It has -- at least here in Tucson. Mosquitos have become an issue -- West
Nile included. Fortunately light pollution is not an issue -- or at least it
continues to be controlled.
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Date: 17 Aug 2007 20:31:37
From: katrinaxx
Subject: Re: But anyway
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Howard Lester wrote:
> It has -- at least here in Tucson. Mosquitos have become an issue -- West
> Nile included. Fortunately light pollution is not an issue -- or at least it
> continues to be controlled.
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I would think folks living in low lying coastal areas, near marshlands,
back bays and swamps would have an issue with "West Nile", but more
than many don't. I know I didn't when I resided at the Jersey Shore and
I don't have an issue with it living 35 miles southwest of the City of
Tucson. Allot has to do with the way the News Media in the City of
Tucson reports about it. IMHO They are pretty much creating a hysteria.
Just today, at my place of employment, we were discussing Tucson's light
pollution with guests at our visitor's center on the summit of Kitt
Peak, while swatting flies and gnats. (No Mosquitos) Light pollution
*is* becoming an issue in Tucson. No matter how hard dark sky
enthusiasts/advocates try to persuade the city and builders of a single
family home to corporate large residential developments to install dark
sky friendly outdoor lighting on the homes and to inform/educate home
buyers about the lighting ordinances, they don't. Sooner than we would
like, the light dome from Tucson will reach Phoenix.
Cathy (NOAO)
Diamond Bell, AZ
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Date: 16 Aug 2007 22:53:43
From: ko57
Subject: Re: But anyway
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Sounds like you had a great time, Mike. Nothing like a rewarding
getaway, something I'm overdue for. I lived in Phoenix Arizona back
in 1988-'91, the skies even in the city were very nice seemed like you
could touch the stars-not to mention beautiful sunsets, gorgeous
scenery. I often think of Phoenix, and can't wait to get back there
to visit someday.
One question-what time was it when you were viewing the Perseids??
Clear skies,
Kerry
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Date: 17 Aug 2007 13:12:09
From: MiKe2
Subject: Re: But anyway
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"ko57" <kowen@mobiletel.com > wrote in message
news:1187330023.177282.117750@o80g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
> Sounds like you had a great time, Mike. Nothing like a rewarding
> getaway, something I'm overdue for. I lived in Phoenix Arizona back
> in 1988-'91, the skies even in the city were very nice seemed like you
> could touch the stars-not to mention beautiful sunsets, gorgeous
> scenery. I often think of Phoenix, and can't wait to get back there
> to visit someday.
> One question-what time was it when you were viewing the Perseids??
Sunday and Monday about 11pm - 1AM PST.
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Date: 17 Aug 2007 13:19:31
From: MiKe2
Subject: Re: But anyway
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Ooops...thats PDT
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> Sunday and Monday about 11pm - 1AM PST.
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