The Summit of Spruce Knob, WV and Gatewood Campground



This is the view from near the summit of Spruce Knob mountain.  It is the highest point in West Virginia at 4,868 feet.  The Gatewood campground is more sheltered from the prevailing winds atop the summit.  The campground is on one of the ridges you see here below the summit.
 

This was the setup for November 10, 2001 in Gatewood Campground.  This is the view looking south to south-east.  One 15" dob was setup with a TV 102 and Fuji 10x70 for viewing.  Two AP refractors were setup for imaging.  The winds this night were extremely loud in the treetops, but were significantly blocked by the trees. 

For more information on Gatewood and Spruce Knob for observing and astrophotography, please see the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club website.