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Carolina Curious: Where To See The Most Stars In North Carolina

88.5 WFDD - Public Radio For The Piedmont | By Bethany Chafin
Published September 26, 2019 at 3:26 PM EDT
A photograph of the night sky and a Blue Ridge Parkway overpass. Image credit: Joe Haberthier of the Forsyth Astronomical Society

The night sky can be an awe-inspiring thing. But the view we get depends on a variety of factors. For our latest installment of Carolina Curious, listener Jessica Blackstock, who lives in Statesville, asked for some recommendations:

 

What is the best spot in North Carolina to stargaze and see the most stars? North Carolina has a lot of light pollution so it's hard to find a good spot.

To find some answers, WFDD's Bethany Chafin spoke with David Morgan, President of the Forsyth Astronomical Society. 

Interview Highlights

On the ideal conditions for viewing the night sky:

 

[There would be] no moon in the sky, very low humidity, and the nearest large town is probably more than 30 miles away which would make for less light pollutio
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Bethany Chafin
Bethany is WFDD's editorial director. She joined the staff in the fall of 2012. She received her B.A. and M.A. in English Literature from Wake Forest University. Between undergraduate studies and graduate school, Bethany served as the intern to Talk of the Nation at NPR in D.C., participating in live NPR Election Night Coverage, Presidential debate broadcasts, regular Talk of the Nation shows, and helping to plan the inaugural broadcast of ‘Talk of the World.' She enjoys engaging with her interests in books, politics, and art in the interdisciplinary world of public radio. Before becoming editorial director, Bethany was assistant news Director, a reporter and associate producer for WFDD's Triad Arts and Triad Arts Weekend. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Bethany enjoys calling the Piedmont home.
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