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In Search of Dark Skies, Holbrook AZ area (Anyone know of a good spot to setup?)
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:45 pm
by chris_g
Hello all,
I am off next week in search of some truly dark skies for a remote observatory location I am contemplating in the Holbrook, AZ area. I was wondering if anyone knows of any locations in that area where I can put a telescope that doesn't cost anything.
Clear Skies,
Chris
Re: In Serach of Dark Skies, Holbrook AZ area (Anyone know of a good spot to setup?)
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:58 am
by chris_g
Gear for the trip, WO Z73, AZ-EQ5, all camera gear, will be shooting with the L-Pro only. We will be making a stop about halfway, called Whiteflat Texas a
Bortle 2 sky with permission to park for a while. Hopefully, clear skies will prevail.
I'll be traveling with one bag and have convinced my wife to do the same
Re: In Serach of Dark Skies, Holbrook AZ area (Anyone know of a good spot to setup?)
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:30 am
by Razz
I have no locations to suggest, just wanted to say I'm looking forward to seeing the images you get...good luck
Re: In Search of Dark Skies, Holbrook AZ area (Anyone know of a good spot to setup?)
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:41 am
by ngcjim
I assume you are looking for something quite a bit outside of Holbrook, right? Just checked the dark site finder:
https://darksitefinder.com/maps/world.h ... /-110.0226. Its near Winslow where the Barrington meteorite crater lies. Overall nice area and Phoenix is not too far away. I'd be interested if you see a light dome from Phoenix/Scottsdale.