I live in Hampton Roads Va. Anyone know of some decent places to observe that are relatively close. I am very much a newbie, but I don't want to drive 3 or 4 hours to find a good place. Thanks in advance.

#1
Posted 02 March 2021 - 08:35 PM
#2
Posted 02 March 2021 - 08:44 PM
cleardarksky.com is a great tool that gives a lot of accurate data such as cloud cover, temps, humidity, and seeing for a given location, and the website also has a light pollution map that you can use to find some dark locations near you.
#3
Posted 02 March 2021 - 08:55 PM
Chippokes Plantation State park, Kiptopeke State park, Northwest River park, to name a few.
#4
Posted 02 March 2021 - 09:11 PM
Most of northeastern NC, Dismal Swamp State Park (Bortle 4), Pettigrew State Park (Class 3) and Lake Mattamuskeet (Bortle 2). Check park hours.