Re: [Utah-astronomy] Great Basin astro fest

I wasn't't at GB, (had to work), but I'm inclined to lean towards Mat. Good seeing is not always indicated by a clear and dark sky. The discriminating observer knows this. Many imagers could save themselves from a night of mediocre work if they learned to be more discriminating as far as seeing goes. Too many miss the subtle signs that make the difference between a good night, and an exceptional one. Don't beat yourself over the head if your images turn out soft. It's probably the seeing. That said, I understand how nice a simple, clear dark night can be. Getting away from the valley and getting decent contrast can more than offset soft seeing. Especially when one is in outreach mode!