Re: [Utah-astronomy] Visiting Utah Next Spring
Roy, Here is a map of two locations, one the Wedge I know has stated they like observing from (haven't been there yet). http://slas.us/maps/woverlook.htm Click on it to enlarge. On 2009-10-19 17:48, Roy Troxel wrote:
Thanks, everybody,
On your advice , I might just postpone the trip until May. May 14 is the new moon, so I figure a week before that date and a week after would provide optimum dark-sky viewing - without the frigid weather. (Correct me if I'm wrong :)
Also, I want to avoid the tourist rush, which usually begins around June 1st.
- Roy On 2009-10-18 15:40, erikhansen wrote:
The Island District of Canyon Lands NP is good, along with Natural Bridges Ntl Monument. Yes, the winds can be high that time of year, I remember a spring at Island in the Sky with sustained winds well over 40 mph for about 4 days. You can experience all types of weather in April, including snow.
Hi, everyone, and welcome from Baltimore, Maryland!
I will be traveling through southern Utah in April and I'm
curious about
dark sky sites there. The names I keep seeing are Moab, Arches and Hovenweep Nat Monument. I will be bringing along my 12.5" Obsession.
What is the weather like in April there? High winds? I know that can be true of New Mexico.
Many thanks in advance,
Roy
PS: I posted this question on Cloudy Nights, but I thought I would also check with your mailing list. Thanks, again. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@??? http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com
I would point out that the main difference between Cedar Mtn and the Wedge is Cedar Mtn is higher in elevation and has fewer camp sites with good horizons for telescopes. We generally used the Wedge for large groups, when alone I found Cedar Mountain more desirable.
The dirt roads are well graded, but in some conditions 4WD is needed (heavy rain or snow). Roy,
Here is a map of two locations, one the Wedge I know has stated they like observing from (haven't been there yet).
http://slas.us/maps/woverlook.htm
Click on it to enlarge.
On 2009-10-19 17:48, Roy Troxel wrote:
Thanks, everybody,
On your advice , I might just postpone the trip until May. May 14 is the new moon, so I figure a week before that date and a week after would provide optimum dark-sky viewing - without the frigid weather. (Correct me if I'm wrong :)
Also, I want to avoid the tourist rush, which usually begins around June 1st.
- Roy On 2009-10-18 15:40, erikhansen wrote:
The Island District of Canyon Lands NP is good, along with Natural Bridges Ntl Monument. Yes, the winds can be high that time of year, I remember a spring at Island in the Sky with sustained winds well over 40 mph for about 4 days. You can experience all types of weather in April, including snow.
Hi, everyone, and welcome from Baltimore, Maryland!
I will be traveling through southern Utah in April and I'm
curious about
dark sky sites there. The names I keep seeing are Moab, Arches and Hovenweep Nat Monument. I will be bringing along my 12.5" Obsession.
What is the weather like in April there? High winds? I know that can be true of New Mexico.
Many thanks in advance,
Roy
PS: I posted this question on Cloudy Nights, but I thought I would also check with your mailing list. Thanks, again. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@??? http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com
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