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FreekBugg OP t1_j4jfg5e wrote

Reply to comment by phildude99 in Broke af but I want to show my kid the green comet by FreekBugg

Thank for the info, though I don't suspect there are that many in the area. Very sporadically populated, high poverty rural area. Would be great for star viewing though. Not a lot of light pollution.

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darthduder666 t1_j4jptxb wrote

https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-clubs-organizations/

You may be able to find some astronomy clubs here? There are other resources online where you could find groups who meet up in the area who have star parties. You’d be surprised how many groups are out there. Even in an area like yours, especially if you live in an area with dark skies.

You could also check with your local library. Some libraries have telescopes that people can sign out. If they don’t have any telescopes, then they may know of Astronomy Clubs?

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FreekBugg OP t1_j4k5g23 wrote

Thanks. I checked the addresses for every one in the tri-state area. Closest was more than 2 hrs away. Anyone with any sense gets as far away from here as they can, if and when they can. Unfortunately I'm just a stubborn jackass,, and I just dig my heels in deeper, but I never claimed to have any sense. I'll ask my library about the telescope. I know they just started having sewing machines that they loan, so it's not just books anymore at least.

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