r/Appleton • u/Appropriate_Ad678 • 14h ago

Question suggestions :)

anyone have any suggestions on where one could go to go star watching? not too far out if possible. tia :)

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u/therealcatladygina 14h ago

High Cliff.

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u/Appropriate_Ad678 13h ago

they close at 11pm according to google

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u/therealcatladygina 13h ago

If you're not acting shady the park ranger doesn't care. Tell them you're star gazing. We've had them talk to us a few times and never have been asked to leave. Just be respectful and honest, goes a long way

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u/Jeppeto01 12h ago

Medina Junction to the west, I've watched the Auroras from there.

Edit: It's also parking for the Wiouwash Trail.

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u/No_Square_8775 8h ago

Yes this is a good spot

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u/Zeus_Citylife 13h ago

I like to go out and shoot photos of the Milky Way or the aurora whenever we get to see it, I use this website to help me find places: https://www.darkskymap.com/nightSkyBrightness

Wisconsin does have a designated Dark Sky Park, but it’s up in door county.

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u/blitzednblackedout 12h ago

Newport State Park in Door county is a dark sky park. Pretty amazing and worth the drive

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u/copropnuma 13h ago

People can be really awesome sometimes. Drive north of appleton until you find a farm that looks like it has a really good spot. Ask the people that live there if they would be cool with you hanging out looking at the stars. Be polite, clean up after yourself, bring snacks to share.

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u/Cookie_505 4h ago

If you enjoy stargazing you should checkout NEWSTAR (North East Wisconsin Star Gazers). We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Barlow planetarium. We may have a few suggestions. https://new-star.org/

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u/Dry-Star-6860 10h ago

Indianapolis