It's good to see Cherry Springs getting some attention from the Times. Here's what the light pollution map for Cherry Springs looks like. http://www.cleardarksky.com/lp/ChrSprPkPAlp.html?Mn=astronomy For Phoenicians' reference, the darkness would be comparable to Vekol or Flatiron, but obviously with more haze and humidity. http://www.cleardarksky.com/lp/VklRdAZlp.html?Mn=photoshop http://www.cleardarksky.com/lp/FltIrnAZlp.html?Mn=optics Tom -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.