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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Best time to visit Death Valley


Hi All,

My friend and I are interested in heading down to Death Valley. In addition to taking the regular shots, we are also interested in capturing the milky way. When would be a good time to visit the valley? Any suggestions on the places?

Thanks!



Jan 19, 2015 at 01:50 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Best time to visit Death Valley


Anytime after dawn.

Not in summer.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I have been there in the fall and spring. Great if you can get there in the spring after a rain. Flowers, flowers, flowers...

Don't miss the sand dunes out by Stove Pipe Wells. Great food at the inn at Stove Pipe. Loved their pancakes after being out for a morning shoot.

Sorry for the lame humor.

dan



Jan 19, 2015 at 12:03 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Best time to visit Death Valley


Parts of the MW are visible all year. The densest area, near Sagittarius, is lost in the sun this time of the year. By March the sun will have moved further away, leaving the MW well placed in the evening and pre-dawn sky.

Mahogany Flat campground makes a nice astro base during the summer months. The 8000+ elevation produces a downright pleasant climate.



Jan 19, 2015 at 12:50 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Best time to visit Death Valley


Thanks Dan and Greg! It seems that March or possibly April might be a good time to capture the MW. Hopefully the valley won't be overly hot at that time


Jan 19, 2015 at 11:39 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Best time to visit Death Valley


Winter. Fewer people by far, and much cooler — sometimes cold.

Early April is OK, but that is the popular season and the warm up can begin by then.



Jan 20, 2015 at 10:02 AM





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