Hi Gary,
Yes, Coona's gang sounds like the Anza gang (OCA etc..) in that we all set up near Palomar Observatory. i'm looking for a 20 year window for the next site to build a southern hemisphere observatory/retreat. After 17 yrs in the "bush" i've learned a thing or 2 about getting a quality observing site.
i think your right in finding that balance of Dark Sky & Food & Water!
Annnnnnnnnnnnyway, i hit your link and if i were staying in the North, that Texas lot looks nice, but i'd want the TOP of that hill!
Oh, speaking of Texas, heres an All-Stations bulletin:
see ya soon, Lance aka "abellhunter"
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From: Gil Bartee
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 2:55 PM
To: Astronomical League
Subject: Astronomy Community
We own the Sierra la Rana development just south of Alpine, TX and
have adopted the McDonald Observatory Lighting requirements. McDonald
Observatory is located about 20 miles from our property and is visible
from our property. Sierra la Rana is a 12,000 acre residential
development located in the mile high Davis Mountains. We are in the
process of building an Astronomy Community similar to Arizona Sky
Village and Deerlick Community. Our plan is to have 5+ acre tracts
with underground utilities, DSL, a community center and a shared
telescope. We would appreciate any suggestions or recommendations you
can provide. More information can be found on our website
www.sierralarana.com
Thank you,
Gil Bartee
Vice President
JMK Holdings Management / Sierra la Rana
(817)975-8736
www.sierralarana.com
www.jmkint.com
www.CFRanch.com