Idyllwild is a quaint, little mountain town less than 2 hours drive north of San Diego. Located in the San Bernardino National Forest at an elevation of around 6000 feet, Idyllwild offers the perfect getaway for one and all. Idyllwild boasts a nice creek running through the town, many hiking trails, art galleries and excellent restaurants for foodies.
For 2 days during the Labor day weekend, I enjoyed the pristine Idyllwild night skies. There was absolutely no light pollution and millions of stars were winking back at me. For the first time ever, I was able to see the Milky Way with my naked eyes :).
Of course, my camera saw better than me! Enjoy these photos in full screen mode.
For 2 days during the Labor day weekend, I enjoyed the pristine Idyllwild night skies. There was absolutely no light pollution and millions of stars were winking back at me. For the first time ever, I was able to see the Milky Way with my naked eyes :).
Of course, my camera saw better than me! Enjoy these photos in full screen mode.
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| Bridge over the tall Pines!!! The Summer Triangle, Brocchi's cluster, the Scutum Star Cloud, Messier 24, Delphinus and many other constellations are visible in this single frame. When you look at the right side bottom corner of this photo, you are looking towards the center of our Galaxy. |
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| The "Great Rift" of the milky Way is visible at the center of this shot. |
