Three Dark Sky Party Weekends - Competing?

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I wouldn't think that Panamint Valley at Ballarat or Indian Ranch would be the optimum spot for stargazing. One is too close to the western base of the Panamint Range, which blocks a substantial percentage of the eastern sky. The middle of the valley, along the old Nadeau road, or where the Panamint Valley Days encampment (is it still an annual event?) was held would be better. And there is a substantial amount of light pollution in Panamint Valley - Las Vegas, Bakersfield/other large Central Valley cities, some Inland Empire/Victor Valley, Palmdale/Lancaster light. Bonnie Clair has been often utilized for stargazing events.