I have been getting quite a bit of telescope time in lately, mostly in the driveway, usually using the old 8″ Astrola. I find myself awake at 4am often enough, and can get in a pleasant hour of observing before dawn.
![The 8" Astrola in the driveway again](http://darkerview.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CL38-22-23231-DC.jpg)
When you want to see the stars, find someplace dark
I have been getting quite a bit of telescope time in lately, mostly in the driveway, usually using the old 8″ Astrola. I find myself awake at 4am often enough, and can get in a pleasant hour of observing before dawn.