Darkest skies near Zip Code 46239?
Question by Daniel: Darkest skies near Zip Code 46239?
I am trying to find an area that has the best astronomical viewing in the central Indiana area.
I have had the idea of going to a few local parks that are kind of secluded and have some hills offering a decent view of the horizon.
However, park rangers always tend to come and question me about my binoculars and intentions at that time of night in a park that is supposed to be closed.
I am looking for the darkest/highest place (for as much of a view of sky) as possible within say approx 45 minutes of Indianapolis that I won't be bothered at.
Any ideas?
Best answer:
Answer by Nyx
The best "go to" guide for that information is the Clear Sky Chart. Not only will you find where the darkest skies are for a given North American region, but nightly weather forecasts as well.
For Indiana, the charts are -
http://cleardarksky.com/csk/prov/Indiana_map.html?Mn=astrophotography
White = bad light pollution
Black = excellent dark skies
Click on the tear drops to get more information.
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