The speakers discuss their favorite spot for astronomy, the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. They talk about the portability of a device and the availability of accommodations in the desert. They also explore the activities astronomers engage in during the night and their favorite targets in the night sky.
Where are the darkest skies in the US? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about dark sky efforts, light pollution, and cool places to stargaze with guests astrophysicist Matt O’Dowd, photographer Babak Tafreshi, and national park ranger Bradley Mills.
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Photo Credit: National Park Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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