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Originally Posted by DickY
One place to go is Titusville ( http://www.titusville.com/page.asp?navid=204 ) which is near the NASA facility. It's about a 2 hour drive from The Villages. The big problem will be the traffic, especially people trying to see the final launches. It is definitely worth going to see a launch. Be prepared to spend about 4 hours getting back to TV because of the traffic leaving the area. |
I agree with this post PLUS ...
We had to go 3 times to see the launch.. Things happen such as weather and mechanical issues that require them to reschedule.. The view from Titusville is neat but nothing like you see on Television.. and the traffic is bad. I think you are still about 15 miles from the launch pad.. bring your binoculars or sure... and a portable radio so you can listen to the countdown and the announcers.. much nicer than a quiet launch with the sound delayed a couple of seconds...
BE alter.. it goes off without much warning and because the sound is delayed, you will miss a lot if you dont keep your eye on the launch pad...
Ask someone there where the launch pad is.. you may be looking at the wrong spot and miss some..
Enjoy the crowd.. best part of the event for me.
Park heading back to TV or you will really have a hard time getting out..
Be prepared for crowds.
Enjoy the trip and the wait.. the launch is very short.
If were going back, I would not go down to the shore.. I would find a nice view on a hill next to a resteraunt, go early, eat, after eat go out pull out lawn chairs, turn on portable radio, get camera set, enjoy the launch and leave..
JJ