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Looking for a place to stargaze?
Bishop, California, United States
Bishop is an incredible place to check out the night sky. There is very little light pollution here and on a night when there is not a big moon in the sky, it is easy to see some of the brighter stars and planets, as well as the Milky Way with just the naked eye.
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The Bishop Area has a Spectacular Night Sky
Bishop, California, United States
The nights are long in the winter, so there is plenty of time to view the night sky. However it can be quite cold, so bundle up! Summer can be awesome for star-gazing, especially when there is a new moon and good air quality.
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Night Skies on the Eastern Sierra Tour
Inyo County, CA
Within a short drive, there are endless places to view the night sky near Bishop, , CA. for an out-of-this-world experience, how about the Alabama Hills? The Alabama Hills is one of the stops on the Eastern Sierra Tour. Want to know more? Click "Visit Website" below.
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Tour the Telescopes Known as the "Big Ears"
Bishop, California, United States
During the day, one can tour the Owens Valley Radio Observatory, which is run by California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Locally known as the "Big Ears", this state-of-the-art radio telescope array is an awesome place to visit. They are located just 15 miles south of Bishop.
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Kids Love Star-Gazing Too!
Bishop, California, United States
Stargazing can be fun to do with kids. There are awesome apps out there that help to identify different constellations and stars. Or, just go out and create your own constellations!!