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Bo Zarts

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2. I'm back in my Pacific Northwest wilderness fire lookout tower.

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Wed Jul 3, 2024, 11:39 PM

Jul 2024

I spent today charging camera batteries, cleaning sensors, and rigging photographic equipment. I’ll be ready for the Milky Way and the Northern Lights.

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Silent Type electric_blue68 Judi Lynn

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The Milky Way will be visible without a telescope this summer. Here are the key nights to watch for. [View all] Judi Lynn Jul 2024 OP

we could see it fine on those - 40F nights in north dakota lol nt msongs Jul 2024 #1

Wow! Had absolutely no idea that could happen there. Whoa! Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #4

I'm back in my Pacific Northwest wilderness fire lookout tower. Bo Zarts Jul 2024 #2

Looking forward to some of your photos. Silent Type Jul 2024 #3

Unbelievable opportunity. That should be an unparalleled view. Best wishes.🌌 Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #5

Exciting! Good Luck! electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #7

I was extra lucky, and not thinking of it. My friend, and I slept overnight in Monument Valley.... electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #6

Can't imagine how intense that experience was. A transcendent moment. Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #8

Oh, thank you so much for your kind words! electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #9

I saw it once SCantiGOP Jul 2024 #10

Alas, that picture is not remotely like PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2024 #11