Urban Astronomy: Stargazing from Towns & Suburbs

Open until 4:30pmIndependent shop in BallardDirections

Available from Cloudbreak Optics when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

By Robin Scagell Description The ideal introduction to astronomy in the city. These days, skywatchers do not have to live close to a city or town center to suffer from the effects of light pollution. According to the National Park Service, city lights as far as 200 miles away diminish views of night skies. So even in a remote field, the sky above may be part of the "sky glow" of the surrounding city or town. Weather might be an issue too, as it is for all skywatchers. Nevertheless, there are man