Great comment. Organizations like International Dark Sky Association are actively working to help educate folks about ways to cut down on light pollution. http://darksky.org/ Locally....Belleplain SF hosts a gathering for astronomers as one of the best places in NJ. I would think Speedwell Road area is pretty good for central pinelands. However the absolute best within a few hours drive is in Cherry Springs State Park, PA. Noise pollution, and light pollution are factors in robbing us all of natures gifts.....
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Cherry Springs is what I meant.been there once. Yes belleplain right down the road from me is supposed to be about the best area in NJ but I think some areas along the bay are just as good.
over this way at Moores Beach and Thompsons beach is nice except for the Prison to the north which messes up that horizon.Turkey point is great but you can see Fortescue in one direction and Bivalve in the other but neither one of those places puts out a tremendous amount of light. My favorite spots would be Turkey Point and Hansey Creek and a less well known spot at the dead end at Toms bridge Road.The bridge is still there but has been closed off for maybe ten years now so hardly anyone ever pulls back there.Once in awhile a crabber or fisherman but thats only from evidences left.I have never actually run into anyone at that bridge since they closed it.
That's the first time I heard that one. They even have a picture of the hole.
