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Stargazing in Big Bend Ranch State Park
FromMeet Star Gazers
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Dec 30, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Big Bend Ranch State Park is a wonderful destination to enjoy pristine dark night skies. In this episode, Amber Harrison shares with us valuable information on opportunities for stargazing and nightscape astrophotography in Big Bend Ranch State Park. Time stamps :05:27 : Have there been any measures implemented in Big Bend Ranch State Park to reduce or limit light pollution ?07:48 : Can one see the Milky Way from Big Bend Ranch State Park ? When can one see the Milky Way from Big Bend Ranch State Park ?08:48 : Are there any observatories in the region ?09:36 : Are there any planetariums in the region ?09:58 : Are there any astronomy clubs in the region ?11:04 : Could you please talk to us about astronomy programs in Big Bend Ranch State Park ?13:30 : Are there opportunities for doing nightscape astrophotography in Big Bend Ranch State Park ?16:30 : Is there a possibility to do nocturnal nature trails in Big Bend Ranch State Park ?18:54 : Are there any dark sky friendly B&Bs in Big Bend Ranch State Park ? Useful links and resources :Big Bend Ranch State ParkMcDonald ObservatoryStargazing in Texas State ParksAstronomy in Marathon, TexasBig Bend Observatory If you liked this episode, please consider buying me a coffee.
Released:
Dec 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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