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Old 24-08-2007, 09:04 AM
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Hi Philip!

Well, your back yard will be just fine if you have a clear view to the East.
Even photographing from there would be fine. You want to be able to see from 10 deg elevation to about 55 deg elevation to see (from about 6:30 to 11:00).

Jells Park in Wheelers Hill would be good views - the Moon would rise over the Dandenongs, a little south of east.

But if you want darker skies, head on up the Dandenongs - early, to find a clear view to the east from Emerald or Cockatoo or Gembrook. Get on the eastern side of the towns, if you want to avoid having lights in your line of vision.

Now, if you want to stay in town, have company and look through telescopes, the Astronomical Society of Victoria is having a viewing night from Richmond:-

ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WELCOME.
The ASV is running a public open night to view the total eclipse of the Moon on Tuesday 28th August commencing at 6:45pm. The venue is Victoria Gardens Richmond (Ikea shopping centre) with telescopes set up on the car park top deck.
Gold coin admission and parking will be available on lower deck.

See:- http://www.asv.org.au/

Happy viewing! Tell us what you see.


Eric
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