You're welcome Joe. But with just one visit to Bryce, from what I seen, I think the skies over Wolf Creek were as good. While I complain about it, I don't find the far off glow from SLC too objectionable considering the relatively short distance travelled. If there were a few trees close by to block out the glow, it would be even better. One thing I did notice is that there seems to be more airplane traffic around Bryce. I like the Gravel pit too when there are no clouds hanging over the summit. When present, the clouds act like a photographer's unmbrella and can be a bit annoying. However, knowing that there are places close by that serve hot coffee early in the morning makes that a little more bearable. So, being fairly new to the club, where do folks usually go during the winter months to observe? I usually have to blindly tip toe through snow covered, but not quite frozen, dog poop to set up in the back yard. I and the wife wouldn't mind ME finding another spot less frequented by "our kids"... ;) Quoting Joe Bauman <bau@desnews.com>:
Guy, what a great report! Thanks for the nice descriptions. I too have had the bewildering experience of really struggling to sort out a couple of constellations because the sky was so dark that far too many stars showed up. Best wishes, Joe
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