Group plans observatory in Adirondacks.

Cross post from NY State forum.


TUPPER LAKE, New York (AP) -- High altitude, low population and little light pollution make the Adirondacks a stargazer's dream location. Look up from New York's northern forest and with the naked eye watch a cascade of stars. With a good telescope, see the rings of Saturn in color.

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Staves, fellow amateur astronomer Tim Moeller and other enthusiasts plan to build the first public observatory in New York's northern mountains to expand the stargazing audience.

The not-for-profit Adirondack Public Observatory in its first year has raised about $40,000 toward a $500,000 goal, according to board members. They have chosen a site in Tupper Lake, about 110 miles north of Albany. The parcel, at 1,600 feet in elevation, overlooks the town beach and campground at Little Wolf Pond.

more at link.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/space/01/30/adirondack.sky.ap/index.html

He'll appreciate it. As do I.

somewhat south of here. One of my fondest memories recalls driving through miles and miles of dense forest to get there. And, yes, the stars were just incredible at night!