Three miles south of Incline Village on Highway 28 Pros: Great open sky view to the west, north and south, great sunset view across The Lake, easy access, good parking, rest- roomsĬons: Can be very windy in summer afternoons, no beach access, moderate light pollution from parking lot and traffic on U.S. Highway 50, immediately south of the Cave Rock tunnels Pros: Huge open beach and sky view, little light pollution, best sunset view on The Lake, easy access, good parking, restrooms, picnic area, barbecue grills, campingĬons: Can be very windy in the afternoons, sand is very fine (hard on equipment-be sure to take a blanket for covering sand under telescopes), parking and camping fees Pros: Minimal light pollution, great north, west and east views across Lake Tahoe, easy access, historic buildings, gardens, restrooms, picnic area, barbecue grills, beautiful beach and pierĬons: Open only mid-May to October, closing hours vary, admission fee
Highway 89, four miles north of the South Lake Tahoe “Y” These spots include beach, park and mountaintop viewing sites, and are chosen based on my favorable experiences, ease of access for viewing, especially when toting telescopes and bulky equipment, and limited light pollution. I have been leading star parties at Lake Tahoe for ten years and have accumulated a list of my favorite sites (complete with exact latitude/longitude coordinates and basic directions) for taking folks out to observe our magnificent starry nights. The dry air and western on-shore marine airflow pattern are ideal for good “seeing,” as is the low atmospheric turbulence. Lake Tahoe boasts up to 300 clear nights per year.
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