It seems to me that S&T had an article on measuring dark skies, and part of the article mentioned
some road running N-S from Idaho into Nevada that was supposedlyt the darkest hwy in the U.S.

Listener wrote:

No budget constraints.

As I said, we wouldn't be camping this trip. I don't think we want to
be in a very desolate, deserted location. I will check out the 4
corners area.

Thanks.

On 11 Aug 2003 23:30:43 GMT, (Jon Isaacs) wrote:

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Whats your budget, what do you like to see?

Lots of nice viewing locations in the Southwest. Personally I like the Navajo
National Monument, its about 7300 feet and a long way from nowhere. Light
pollution amounts to some individual Navajo Hogans out on the plain about 15
miles away, each one is probably about as bright as Sirius. A good place to
camp, nearest hotel is in Kayenta, 29 miles away. Best camp spot is in the
unmarked Overflow Campground. (Anyone interested, I will privately give
directions.)

Chinle and Canyon De Chelley are nice as well. Monument Valley is another
favorite, depending where one stays. Drive out the road towards Mexican Hat
and things get pretty lonely.

In the 4 Corners area there are lots of places to go and see during the day,
most likely you can find a decent dark spot at night.

Just plan around the moon...

jon



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