David Knisely wrote:
Yes, the Nebraska Star Party frequently has Bortle Class 1 skies.
Zenith limiting magnitude figures are in the 7.0 to 8.1 range depending
on the night and the sensitivity of the observer. My eyes are not quite
as sensitive as they used to be, but this last summer at NSP, I reached
about magnitude 7.6 with my unaided eyes. Clear skies to you.

Hi, there, David -- and also Alvan and Jim -- and thank you for an
opportunity to Google "Bortle Class" and learn about a very interesting
concept.

Here in Bortle Class 9 territory, the idea of seeing the Milky Way without
an optical aid seems idyllic -- not to mention NELM 7.6 and all the neat
zodiacal light and other effects explained on the Web pages.

Most appreciatively,

Margo Schulter

Lat. 38.566 Long. -121.430