I got to see that once back in 1962 or so. The only time I saw the Arm of Orion. No wonder our ancestors were so captivated by the star field. Nowadays not so much.
Growing up on a farm in Illinois, I had a much pretty good view of the nighttime sky. However, the best view I’ve had in recent years was at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Driving through the Minot AFB missile fields in North Dakota, had absolutely spectacular night skies, especially in winter when the temp was double-digit below zero.
Way back in the winter of 1984, I went to visit my parents in rural Tennessee. I had been living in Boston for many years. At night I went out into back yard, and was mesmerized for so long my Mom came-out to see what had happened to me. I was just staring UP because I hadn’t seen that many stars in years. More recently I have been out in the Desert in Arizona at night. Awesome sight.Light Pollution has ruined the night sky.
andrewmmadsen almost 7 years ago
I wish I could do that.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 7 years ago
I got to see that once back in 1962 or so. The only time I saw the Arm of Orion. No wonder our ancestors were so captivated by the star field. Nowadays not so much.
llong65 almost 7 years ago
went camping up in the border waters between Canada and U.S., the nights were a wonder with no light polluting the sky.
ShadowBeast Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I wish I could see the stars at night.
Greyhame almost 7 years ago
If you visit Branson or cruise Route 66, drop me a line. We can share a lemonade (or a brew) in me star-watching seats
hariseldon59 almost 7 years ago
Growing up on a farm in Illinois, I had a much pretty good view of the nighttime sky. However, the best view I’ve had in recent years was at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
B Gibbs Premium Member almost 7 years ago
That’s some great galactic art!
Ermine Notyours almost 7 years ago
A rat will just chew through your house’s wiring. Give a raccoon the master switch though…
Andrew Sleeth almost 7 years ago
RJ, you’re my hero! Do it again tomorrow night.
URL almost 7 years ago
Boorstin book on discoveries sheds some light on celestial navigation; conservative commentator did a how to video on sailing by it it
Ed Brault Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Driving through the Minot AFB missile fields in North Dakota, had absolutely spectacular night skies, especially in winter when the temp was double-digit below zero.
todyoung almost 7 years ago
The last time I saw that sight was in 1982 40 miles south of Green River, Utah.
rekam Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Got to see the Milky Way once. It was in 1968 at Lake Lomond in Scotland. Will never forget the sight.
arthurseery almost 7 years ago
Way back in the winter of 1984, I went to visit my parents in rural Tennessee. I had been living in Boston for many years. At night I went out into back yard, and was mesmerized for so long my Mom came-out to see what had happened to me. I was just staring UP because I hadn’t seen that many stars in years. More recently I have been out in the Desert in Arizona at night. Awesome sight.Light Pollution has ruined the night sky.
bryan42 almost 7 years ago
Glad to see RJ was concerned with safety, wearing his linesman’s gloves.