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West Virginia Dark Skies

it is great to see the WV Department of Tourism putting an effort behind promoting the dark skies of WV. They truly are a treasure and so convenient to many on the east coast. I have been to all of these locations, but Calhoun County park. I hope to visit Calhoun late summer or early fall. Do yourself a favor and get out under a West Virginia dark sky during new moon. You won’t regret it. If you want more details on where to go, just send me an email. Clear skies. 

Dark Skies in West Virginia 

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Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend September 6-8, 2018

Need a mountain getaway?  With some fantastic astronomy lectures and observing?  Then come to the mountains of West Virginia for Blackwater Falls astronomy weekend this September new moon. Here is the intro brochure and lecture schedule. I am sure you will have a great time. 

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Total Solar Eclipse 2017

What a wonderful event.  My eclipse chasing buddies, Elaine and Saul Moroz and Brent Maynard joined me in Madisonville, TN.  The weather was perfect.  Please see the eclipse gallery for the images on this site.  We are at one of the overlooks on the Cherohala Skyway the day before the eclipse.  

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