05-08-2011, 08:42 PM
I lived in the city of San Luis Potosi in Mexico for several years. It is located on the edge of the "High Plains" of Mexico, at an elevation of a little over 6,000 ft. Being located in a very dry area of Mexico there is little humidity, and many cloudless days, and nights, particularly in winter. The sky there was totally AWESOME...!! Even though there is considerable light pollution, a short drive out of the city would get me to great observing spots. I owned a small refracting scope which I made considerable use of. The "high" point of my observing career was seeing the Southern Cross barely peeking above the southern horizon in late March.
Unfortunately, the scope was lost during a house move, and I have never replaced it. Although here in Brownsville there is no star gazing to be done. Light pollution, high humidity and clouds do not make for very satisfying star gazing....
Unfortunately, the scope was lost during a house move, and I have never replaced it. Although here in Brownsville there is no star gazing to be done. Light pollution, high humidity and clouds do not make for very satisfying star gazing....
Gus (LC&P).