Lake Istokpoga Observatory

My Astonomer neighbor Near Lorida, Florida on Lake Istokpoga


I was searching for a webcam on my nearby Lake and found this Observatory nearby, I have to say, I'm super impressed, I could see the stars very clearly when I camped overnight there so this is a natural! I like my little patch better all the time!

My first night in Lorida...

I have decided the 2 hour trip up to the property is a nice short trip, so, I decided to try it this past friday with a twist, I figured I might as well set up a tent and stay overnight to see how it looked at night. Well, it was great! I got there and set up camp, planted the three trees, (Areca Palm, Oleander and another Bouganvilla Bush) I had brought to hopefully bring a bit of shade and give my property some character. I Would have loved to build a fire but the cuttings from having the lot bushhogged left carpet of tinder and I had exactly I gallon of water, so, no fire this time..heres some pics, I was pleased to see within the short walk I took in the evening (unfortunately forgot to bring the camera, but not my trusty machete!) the following wildlife: An Armadillo, 3 cottontail jackrabbits, an alligator in a small canal, a wild turkey, lots of of wild hog tracks which I heard the owners of during the night, a red-tailed hawk fly overhead with a snake in its talons, and raccoon track, owners not found.