"Jeff" wrote in message
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* Capt. Rob wrote, On 4/26/2007 12:19 PM:
There's more stars out in the middle of the ocean.

Scared ya, eh?




Uh, Scotty...wanna explain how one would mount and use a astronomical
telescope on a small boat? IT can work on a cruise ship, or drilling
platform and probably Joe's houseboat since it's tied tightly to the
dock!

Some of the best amateur viewing I've had has been with a 7x50 on a boat.
There's nothing like being miles away from the nearest light.

Got that right. About two miles out on Lake Michigan on a clear, moonless
night affords an amazing sight. It's clearly easy to see the galaxy we're
in under such circumstances. Meteor showers are superb out there.

Max

"Maxprop" wrote in message
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Got that right. About two miles out on Lake Michigan on a clear,
moonless
night affords an amazing sight.

Until they open the furnaces down in Gary. Then the sky would glow red.

"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
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"Maxprop" wrote in message
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Got that right. About two miles out on Lake Michigan on a clear,
moonless
night affords an amazing sight.

Until they open the furnaces down in Gary. Then the sky would glow red.

We're about 150 miles north of Gary. Anyone stupid enough to live anywhere
near Gary deserves more than light pollution.

Max

Bob Crantz wrote:
"Maxprop" wrote in message
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Got that right. About two miles out on Lake Michigan on a clear,
moonless

night affords an amazing sight.


Until they open the furnaces down in Gary. Then the sky would glow red.


He's far enough north that you can't see Gary, even at night...