ext_340171 ([identity profile] emcicle.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2016-08-08 04:04 pm
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Meteor shower viewing spot?

Hi all, the Leonid meteor shower is ongoing, with peak viewing expected to be Thursday night into Friday morning. For any people into this kind of thing, where do you suggest going to view? Obviously we need to get away from the city, but does anyone have a favorite spot? Thanks!
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[identity profile] rose_garden.livejournal.com 2016-08-09 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
It's the Perseids, not Leonids. Thanks for tipping us off to the upcoming meteors!
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[identity profile] emcicle.livejournal.com 2016-08-09 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
D'oh, you're right, I meant the Perseids!

[identity profile] frotz.livejournal.com 2016-08-09 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
If you're willing to drop $60 on it and stay up late and can get to Gloucester and want to watch them from a boat with a captive astronomer, see schooner.org. Get there by 11:30pm Wednesday night, sail out into the Atlantic far enough to see Perseids and the Milky Way, back around 2:30am.

[identity profile] mem-winterhill.livejournal.com 2016-08-09 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
Oooooooohhhh.....

EDIT to add: I should have said TAKE MY MONEY. I'm in.
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[identity profile] unferth.livejournal.com 2016-08-09 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
If my work duties allow, my plan is to drive to Rockport. There are what I understand to be public rock beaches at Andrews Point with posted public rights-of-way down to them off Pointe de Chene Ave, between the large houses that otherwise occupy that area.
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[personal profile] siderea 2016-08-09 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, wow. I can't do this on such short notice, but will file away for next year. Thanks for mentioning.

[identity profile] emcicle.livejournal.com 2016-08-09 11:21 am (UTC)(link)
That sounds awesome, but with four of us, a little more than we'd want to spend. Another time, though!

[identity profile] mem-winterhill.livejournal.com 2016-08-09 01:08 pm (UTC)(link)
This one is historic, too, I'm told. There's debris from 1079 (yes, the year) in this path. http://www.popularmechanics.com/space/a22200/meteor-shower-of-the-decade/

[identity profile] rose_garden.livejournal.com 2016-08-09 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Light pollution map:

http://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=10&lat=5207239&lon=-7940219&layers=B0TFFFF

[identity profile] emcicle.livejournal.com 2016-08-11 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
oh, this was really neat, and helpful!

We identified friends of friends who have a farm out in billerica, and we're going to try to view from there. Otherwise, Plum Island looked like the best bet for a nice view and not too crazy far away.

We've watched from Moore State Park, in Paxton, many years ago, and that was a great place to watch, but a little further than we want to go with two little ones and work the next day!

[identity profile] eveninparadise.livejournal.com 2016-08-12 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
I watched one year from Singing Beach (Manchester-by-the-Sea). It was beautiful, super-dark, with great visibility. The singing sand didn't hurt either. Bring a blanket and something you can ball up for a pillow. Long sleeves, pants, and socks are also a good idea if you're staying late.

The road getting in and out is a bit dark in places, for those who care.
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