Hi Simmo,
Yah, I have been doing the same thing but not sure of the local weather conditions for clear skies in a year.
You have definitely done more research than I.
You have brought up good points that I have not thought of when choosing a location.
Much appreciated for the invitation.
Thanks,
M11
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Originally Posted by SimmoW
We spent awhile researching sites,obviously budget is a key issue! Use a dark sky map to help find a really dark place nestled between good towns like we did. And meteoblue site to confirm seeing is good.
Need to be nearish a major freeway for speedy access to Melbourne, or near train if you have plenty of time.
Above the dividing range preferred to improve cloud coverage.
Visit the property at all times to confirm suitability. If you get serious, check out all planning overlays and restrictions.
We bought in a farming area as it guarantees solitude, peace and dark skies, to put it bluntly, in the middle of f%^#n nowhere! Which we love. See my Facebook page in my Sig.
Pm me if you'd like to pop up and get a feel for what it's like in heaven. Being 20 mins from the nearest shop is either hell or heaven. Depends on your mindset.
I wish I had done this decades ago.
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