A couple suggestions:
In the valley - Shaw Butte Trail
Going north, just as the I-17 crests into the Verde Valley, maybe Oxtail
draw* - or Flowerpot or Misake tank should be far enough out there for dark
skies with a NW look over the Verde. Williamson Valley north of Prescott is
perfect for this, but then a bit of a drive.

If you are really into a road trip, I think Jerome has a NW view from the
old school. And plenty of crystals to channel the commet's energy...  8)
*road to Cherry

On Fri, Jul 17, 2020 at 3:19 PM der.hans via PLUG-discuss <
plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote:

> moin moin,
>
> Finally got to see the comet last night. It was just under the branches of
> a palm tree :).
>
> The palm tree was being pointed at by the downward facing big dipper.
>
> I located it with binoculars, but then was able to fuzzily see it without
> them once I knew where to look.
>
> We caught it around 20:45 and it was below the horizon by 21:20.
>
> Probably heading out of town tonight for a better view.
>
>
> https://petapixel.com/2020/07/15/a-beginners-guide-to-photographing-comet-neowise/
>
> Info from Lowell in Flagstaff.
>
> https://lowell.edu/viewing-comet-neowise-in-the-early-evening/
>
> In relation to the big dipper.
>
> https://earthsky.org/space/how-to-see-comet-c2020-f3-neowise
>
> Any suggestions on a good place that is north horizon viewing with no
> mountains without having to drive to Flagstaff.
>
> I thought of Sunset point, but that's West viewing and south of the rim.
> North of the rim is the start of the roller coaster. Lots of fun to drive,
> but a horrible place to stop and sight see.
>
> ciao,
>
> der.hans
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