Observation Site Report

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Where was the observation?

Latitude: °

Longitude: °

Name of location: (optional)

Date visited:

Overall quality of the views: (excluding effects of weather)

How much local light pollution was there? (from campers, street lights, etc but not cities)

From what direction did the local light primarily come?

Select every direction from which there was significant local light.

N S E W NE NW SE SW

Select every direction where there are obstructions above 1/4 the distance from the horizon to directly above you.

N S E W NE NW SE SW

Select every direction where there are obstructions above 1/2 the distance from the horizon to directly above you.

N S E W NE NW SE SW

How easy was the location to get to?

Is the location wheelchair accessible?

About how far from the site was parking? (leave blank if there was no parking)

Does the site require a permit?

Does the site have electricity?

Does the site have camping?

Does the site have bathrooms?

Is the site private property?

Overall, how happy were you with the spot?

Add any additional notes here:

If the spot was hard to get to, give some directions:

If there are any events or organizations this site is associated with (star parties, urban star parks) make a note here:

Tools by Mia Kramer