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Subject: Re: Astronomy in Nova Scotia Posted on: 21 Dec 2004 20:06:08 GMT

Hi, I am thinking of the Digby region

Thanks,
Paul

"gman99" wrote in message
news:20041221092554.587$hl@newsreader.com...
> "Paul Graham" wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Does anyone know how good the skys are in Nova Scotia for astronomy? I
> > would imagine it is pretty dark in most areas with little light
pollution
> > but is it frequently cloudy at night?
> >
> > Many thanks,
> > Paul
>
> All depends on where you are...we don't have the most cloud free days
> though. Interestingly enough, there is an observatory atop a residence
> building at St. Mary's University in Halifax. Problem is, it is in the
> middle of probably the highest amount of light pollution in the city !!
> There is a sports field 10 feet away with night lighting and a container
> pier close by with very stron lighting !!
>
> Just like anywhere else, the farther away from the city the better.