I agree, Joe. However, for those of you who remember the tire-shredding gravel roads, the roads are now graded better and oiled, almost all the way to the campground. While you should still watch your speed (I drive about 40-45 on those roads) there is now little concern about flats/blowouts from the road material. There are some fabulous rock art sites in the area, making day trips between observing sessions a lot of fun. The Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry is also nearby, and the website (http://www.blm.gov/utah/price/CLDQ.htm<http://www.blm.gov/utah/price/CLDQ.htm>) says it's still open on weekends through October. For observing, skies are very dark, with a bit of light visible on the western horizon from the Huntington power station. (Why do power stations feel they need to light up their sites like they do?) Some of the best seeing I've experienced ever has been at the Wedge. Finally, for October, it's warmer than our usual mountain sites, and at 3 hours not a terribly long trip from SL. Weather is looking good for this weekend - I plan to observe both Friday and Saturday nights. Kim Hyatt Architect 1849 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 801.631.5228 kimharch@msn.com<mailto:kimharch@msn.com> serius est quam cogitas ----- Original Message ----- From: Joe Bauman<mailto:bau@desnews.com> To: Utah Astronomy<mailto:utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 10:48 AM Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Wedge Report What's good about the Wedge? First, it's a really nice view when the sun is up, looking out across a spectacular region that is nicknamed Utah's Little Grand Canyon. Just picture the Grand Canyon but not so grand -- still beautiful. Second, it's away from any significant light pollution. Third, and this is unfortunate if you're like me and liked the adventure of getting there many years ago, the roads are well maintained now with gravel and bridges over washes. Fourth, there are restrooms at the site. Finally, the story is that the nearby Wasatch Plateau catches clouds, improving the view from the Wedge. t's my favorite observing site. -- Joe _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com<mailto:Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy<http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy> Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com<http://www.utahastronomy.com/>