90 minutes, Bortle 3, Unistellar scope — what would you…
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90 minutes, Bortle 3, Unistellar scope — what would you prioritize?
Family & I are doing a weekend getaway from our light polluted urban home to a Bortle 3 area hotel on June 18th of this year (2026).
Assuming the weather cooperates we will have access to a Unistellar scope and its accompanying app for about 90 minutes. The moon will be a waxing crescent. So not perfect but close. We couldn't make it in time for the new moon a few days earlier.
Aside from praying for clear skies, what can we do -- either in advance or day of -- to prepare for our evening of gazing? The hotel staff will set up the gear for us outside and we have it for 90 minutes until the next guests need it.
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Family & I are doing a weekend getaway from our light polluted urban home to a Bortle 3 area hotel on June 18th of this year (2026).
Assuming the weather cooperates we will have access to a Unistellar scope and its accompanying app for about 90 minutes. The moon will be a waxing crescent. So not perfect but close. We couldn't make it in time for the new moon a few days earlier.
Aside from praying for clear skies, what can we do -- either in advance or day of -- to prepare for our evening of gazing? The hotel staff will set up the gear for us outside and we have it for 90 minutes until the next guests need it.
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