At 03:31 PM 3/22/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Actually, it is "circumpolar". If you go to a spot with a truly low
horizon, you can see it "skim" along the northern horizon - if there aren't
any clouds.
>
>By the way, I'm on the lookout for a good DARK sky location in the
Ellensburg/Yakima area where I can take a photo later this week (weather
permitting). Any suggestions?
>
>Steve Preston
>Bellevue, WA


Steve,

I think the best places would be at the view point on I-82 at Manashtash
Ridge or take the first exit south of the view point which would be at Mile
11 which is the exit for the Yakima Training Center, north end. There is a
large parking area there with few, if any lights.

Denny