+DaveJW Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Recently got back from visiting Deb's kids & mates in Ontario, Canada - very mixed weather but a few good clear nights, on one of which we went here: Double cluster visible with my naked eye through the car window whilst waiting at a red light (bridge repair) nearby! At the reserve the sky was amazing, brightly defined milky way & stars down to the horizon, beautiful. Didn't even have the binoculars with me! On the down side astronomically speaking, another sign nearby reminds you that it is bear country! A guy there was taking some beautiful wide-field photos of the sky - just 20 second exposures he said. Went back the next day to see the place in daylight, walk along the trails & & take photos. Edited October 1, 2014 by DaveJW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Interesting, you are in bear country, wouldn't want a bear coming running out in the dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 That looks like a wonderful place Dave . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) That's a great place, on the way to Sudbury & Sault St Marie.. Have friends in Mississauga & TorontoDarkest skies for me Maldives. Album-49_2 by DAR-PICS, on Flickr Edited October 23, 2014 by Tweedledum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 EMS 4 ??????? I wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Perfect, bang astride the equator. It is weird seeing Orion upside down though ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Mind you right now am in llanfairfechan, milky way clear & sea horizon to west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Hope you took a scope with you to North Wales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Wow, nice place there Dave, dangerous wildlife aside. Did they say which bears were there? That's a nicely written sign as well, and looks like a great part of the world to be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Left in a bit of a rush Pete, just my trusty B&L binos!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DaveJW Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Wow, nice place there Dave, dangerous wildlife aside. Did they say which bears were there? That's a nicely written sign as well, and looks like a great part of the world to be in. Black bears, so not too aggressive (they say). Fresh bear sh1t in evidence & not just in the woods, but no sightings for us. (Saw 3 moose though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Also visited Ontario (Thunder Bay) and remarked on the dark skies but I hadn't started astronomy then!! Did see a Black bear and lots of Moose and Bald eagles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 EMS 4 ??????? I wish. Will dogs be allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Foothills of the Andes for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Outside a tiny seaside town called Whitianga (pronounced "Fittyanga") in New Zealand-zero light pollution and absolutely unreal views of the Milky Way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hi Felix, did you have your feet on the ground for a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Outback Australia driving with local from Noosa back to Alice stoping and sleeping under stars in swag somewhere east of the Northern Terrioty boarder into Queensland got the dome effect as horizon to horizon clear never forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Outside a tiny seaside town called Whitianga (pronounced "Fittyanga") in New Zealand-zero light pollution and absolutely unreal views of the Milky Way. Thought i recognised that name I've been there too Felix but didn't have clear skies rain for the time we were there May time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Such a shame Allan-truly breathtaking naked eye views of the Milky Way. I'll never see better I don't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Such a shame Allan-truly breathtaking naked eye views of the Milky Way. I'll never see better I don't think. Corromandel town was a good one for us great clear skies was out their on a freebie flight ( won with Air NZ ) when i worked in travel was looking to move out their looked at Tauranga as possible location had enough point etc but mother in law put a stop to the move kept on what about me whos going to look after me etc Ha well wouldn't of joined EMS if id emigrated out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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