Re: Dark(ish) sky location near Ottawa
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Well, given that the city has expanded to Arnprior to Navan to Manotic, maybe you could be more specific about your 30 minute limit.
Generally, I find it best to go south, away from the major highways and the buildings that line it but have little current knowledge of the best sites.
For my part, I am in Nepean and used to enjoy Beckwith park, but it has gotten bright out there now.
Good luck and clear skies.
Randy?
On Mon., Oct. 25, 2021, 12:46 p.m. , < gregz12@...> wrote: Hi,
I'm relatively new to astronomy and have been observing from my backyard.? I live near Dow's lake and the all but the brightest targets are washed out by the city lights.? This has pushed me towards imaging which is fine, however I got into the hobby to show my what they see in books are real.? There is something special about seeing the actual photons created by some distant object.
Are there any good darker locations within 30minutes of the city?? Please don't recommend a site unless there is no issue with access.? I was kicked out of a park by Garda one night after fully setting up and completing PA.?
Thanks,
Greg
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Randy Legault