If you look on the right night, you can see the Milky Way in parts of eastern Massachusetts

By adamg on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 3:43pm

Rick Macomber took a look at the Milky Way from Hammond Castle in Gloucester last night.

I was surprised that it looked this good so close to Boston. There is still some light pollution on the right side of the frame from the city lights.

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By anon on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 4:27pm.

I thought we were IN the Milky Way.

By JonT on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 10:41am.

Similarly, when I am in my house, I can actually see parts of the house even though I'm inside it.

By anon on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 7:27pm.

You should make Hammond Castle a link. Interesting place. I wonder how many know about it.

By anon on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 9:15pm.

Super photo! Thanks for the heads up!

By anon on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 12:09pm.

Sure, with a long-enough exposure you can. But can you see it with the naked eye? I've never seen it here in Eastern MA but in Western MA I have.