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SCantiGOP

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10. I saw it once

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Tue Jul 16, 2024, 07:32 PM

Jul 2024

A cold, clear night in a very remote area of S.C., probably not a street light or electric bulb in 5-10 miles.
There were so many stars we pulled over to see them and were totally astounded to see the Milky Way.

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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