Didn't Dr. Mayer pass away a year or three ago? (I believe he was a surgeon, thus explaining the RR Patrick mentioned) I wonder if Polaris has a waiting list for new members? Or can a current tenent bequeath his or her spot to someone in particular? Anybody in current contact with a Polaris member? At the other extreme, there is that subdivision in Florida that is for astronomers exclusively. Complete homes and yards, and local ordinances that strictly control outdoor lighting. Jack and Alice Newton now over-winter there every year. Ive heard of similar neigborhoods for wealthy pilots (A high-school friend married well, and now lives in such a neighborhood in Virginia). Instead of an alley behind the row of houses, there is a grass runway, and hangers instead of garages. Chuck
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Ive heard of similar neigborhoods for wealthy pilots (A high-school friend married well, and now lives in such a neighborhood in Virginia). Instead of an alley behind the row of houses, there is a grass runway, and hangers instead of garages.
There are many such communities, and they are not that expensive. There are two in Utah, one near St. George and one near Moab. Lots are competetive with surrounding areas. A subdivision for astronomers may be an interesting idea. It would not have to be that far away from the wasatch front to enjoy some really fine skies. Maybe not the absolute best that Utah has to offer, but very dark. Brent __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Greetings - Send FREE e-cards for every occasion! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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A subdivision for astronomers may be an interesting idea. It would not have to be that far away from the wasatch front to enjoy some really fine skies. Maybe not the absolute best that Utah has to offer, but very dark.
That seems ideal to me, also, but unfortunately out-of-reach and impractical until I retire. You'd want to choose a site that would be as immune to growth (read: light pollution incursion) for as long as possible.... Any ideas, Brent, as far as location? C.
Seems like the area south of Grantsville, or SE of Heber City, or Wanship. If access were better, the East Canyon area. Maybe a place that was geographically, physically small, and then limit the incursion by ordinance or restrictive covenant. Then no one could build next to you with a different idea. Opportunities may still exist in the Morgan or Mountain Green area also. What do you think, Chuck? Brent --- Chuck Hards <chuckh@companionsystems.com> wrote:
Brent wrote:
A subdivision for astronomers may be an interesting idea. It would not have to be that far away from the wasatch front to enjoy some really fine skies. Maybe not the absolute best that Utah has to offer, but very dark.
That seems ideal to me, also, but unfortunately out-of-reach and impractical until I retire.
You'd want to choose a site that would be as immune to growth (read: light pollution incursion) for as long as possible.... Any ideas, Brent, as far as location?
C.
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Seems like the area south of Grantsville, or SE of Heber City, or Wanship. If access were better, the East Canyon area. Maybe a place that was geographically, physically small, and then limit the incursion by ordinance or restrictive covenant. Then no one could build next to you with a different idea. Opportunities may still exist in the Morgan or Mountain Green area also. There is a pretty nice place just southeast of Deer Creek Reservoir, and up a broad canyon. Wallsburg. There is a private airstrip at a ranch there also. What do you think, Chuck? Brent --- Chuck Hards <chuckh@companionsystems.com> wrote:
Brent wrote:
A subdivision for astronomers may be an interesting idea. It would not have to be that far away from the wasatch front to enjoy some really fine skies. Maybe not the absolute best that Utah has to offer, but very dark.
That seems ideal to me, also, but unfortunately out-of-reach and impractical until I retire.
You'd want to choose a site that would be as immune to growth (read: light pollution incursion) for as long as possible.... Any ideas, Brent, as far as location?
C.
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