Carlisle is 20 miles away but very much below the site, so the lights don't bother me. Light from the small village about 1 mile away amounts to a small red flash light. It is not the darkest place on Earth but their are lots of stars to be seen. I will post a photo when the nights get a bit darker so you can see for yourself.....
-------------------- Geoff...
Nexstar 8SE -- 9X50 RACI Finder scope... 6.3 F/R.-- 13 & 17mm Hyperion EPs.. 25mm Celestron E- Lux EP.. 2X Celestron X-Cel Barlow----- Celestron solar filter + A few bits and pieces..
Never give up on any one..... MIRACLES happen every day....