Comment on Have most people never seen a full starry night sky
Hikermick@lemmy.world 4 days ago
I’ve spent quite a bit of time backpacking in Pennsylvania. One of my favorite places is a reservoir where they lower the water level drastically in the winter months. You can walk out to where it’s normally underwater, lie on your back and have a 360 degree unobstructed view of the night sky. There are so many stars that you can’t pick out constellations. I’ve seen what i assume were satellites, a continous red glare moving incredibly fast and silent. Unfortunately development is encroaching. First a new highway then a casino.
klemptor@startrek.website 4 days ago
Have you been to Cherry Springs? The stargazing there is really amazing.
Hikermick@lemmy.world 4 days ago
I’ve never been there but have spent lots of time in the PA Wilds, the region which encompasses it and a whole lot more. The reservoir I described is the Allegheny Reservoir to the west of Cherry Springs
klemptor@startrek.website 4 days ago
Thanks, I’ll have to check that out next time I’m in the PA Wilds!