Tip: the Hunting Hollow Lot and Main Overflow Lot are the best spots for stargazing, according to the San Jose Astronomy Association. Lick Observatory (Mt. Hamilton) If you’re in the mood of going for an awesome road trip, make the drive toLick Observatoryon Mt. Hamilton. I personally f...
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Icelandis one of the best places in the world to see the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights. Plus, there’s plenty of stargazing opportunities too. The ghostly display can occur any time during the winter months (September – March), though a cloudless sky is essential for obvious reason...
Astrotourism WA is leading the way in helping country towns protect the dark night sky for stargazing. They offer celestial maps, information on the best astrotourism towns, the ability to strategically plan out your astro-trip, and host a range of events in region. Check out their monthly ...
Whether you’retaking starry night sky photosor simply want to admire the views, here are 15 spots throughout the United States for staggering stargazing. Big Bend National Park, Texas Big Bend National Park, straddling the Texas-Mexico border in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert, sits far ...
Yosemite Park Stargazing 从最佳角度看最壮丽的星空 优胜美地国家公园是观星的最佳地点,它提供了诸多的选择。游客们一年四季都可以看到夜空里数十亿颗的星星。最佳的观星位置是能一览无遗仰望天空的地区,如Glacier Point、Badger Pass滑雪区,或优胜美地峡谷的开阔地带。优胜美地国家公园也组织观星游览活动。通过参加观星游览...
If you frequently travel around to catch the best night sky spots, the SAM could be a good choice for you. In our Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Mini review, we found this star tracker fairly easy to set up. We were also very impressed with the results once it was up and running, as ...
Plus, thanks to little light pollution, Olympic National Park is one of the best spots in the U.S. for stargazing; time your visit for summer to take advantage of the park's free astronomy programs. This time of year also sees low precipitation and average daily temperatures in the mid-...
Headlands International Dark Sky Park at Lake Michigan offers one of the best places to see the northern lights in the continental United States. Recognized for its pristine night skies, the park provides an excellent opportunity for stargazing and aurora viewing without the interference of light pol...
Plus, Sedona is known as one of the top stargazing locations in the world. Advertising 3. Marriott Marquis Houston | Houston, TX Photograph: Rick Lew | | Is this the summer to tour the world’s largest (and only?) Texas-shaped lazy river? That's a rhetorical question. Quirky and ...