On 27 Oct 2011, at 23:14, Chrismo wrote:
Patrick,
Any suggested viewing locations?
The one launch I saw from up here that had just the right conditions really was spectacular and for something like that I might travel a ways. But as I mentioned before, tonight's launch is borderline not worth watching. Were it not for the fact I have a suitable viewing location in my backyard I don't think I'd even try. But to answer your question, you'll increase your chances by viewing from a site with the light pollution of the SL valley behind you and a very low and flat SW horizon in front of you. The Lakepoint observing site would be nice. SPOC would be ok. As would the Pony Express observing site. Salt Flats even better. But all of those seem awfully far to go for something that, even if you see it, probably wont be all that great. patrick