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What is the best drive up stargaze place
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caitsift Posts: 1
8/1/2011
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Hi,
Im looking to drive up or take a short <30mins hike to a nice sport where I can stargaze in anza borrego. Anyone knows of a good location for that?
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tcofer Posts: 1
8/1/2011
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Blair/Little Blair Valley off of S2, heading South is wonderful for star gazing. 4-wheel drive vehicle is not necessary. Also three different short hikes off of the main road. Great spot for camping and it is a little cooler in that area (Shelter Valley). Culp Valley is another option with a primitive camping area. Pass through Ranchita on S-22 going towards Borrego Springs, right before mile marker 10 on the North side as you head down the hill. Good luck!
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dsefcik Administrator Posts: 2609
8/1/2011
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Gonna go with tcofer on that one also(Blair Valley). You can get good night views from there as it is somewhat sheltered from the lights of Borrego and the Imperial Valley. I was out there last weekend and it was really great, the moon did not rise until about 3-4 am and the sky was full with the Milky Way and I saw many,many shooting stars. Culp Valley is not bad either but I always seem to get some light from Ranchita/Borrego.
Here are a few photos from recent trips from both areas
Culp Valley Big Dipper
Culp Valley Milky Way
Culp Valley Star Trails
Little/Blair Valley Moonset at 9:30pm
Little/Blair Valley Star Trails
Daren
<em>edited by dsefcik on 8/1/2011</em>
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