Stockport Observatory.

[BilliGoatsGruff]

Stockport Observatory (80km north of Adelaide) is having a star party on May 23. I would love to go, but we live 2 hours away :(

[BeanerSA]

There is a caravan park right next door. Or it's only 40 mins from Gawler, and there is a much nicer caravan park there.

[astroron]

Two hours is not a long time to travel for a star party.
Dark skys and astro company are worth it.
Many people travel much further. :)
Cheers :thumbsup:

[BilliGoatsGruff]

Unfortunately I'm only on my Learners so I'd have to find someone willing to make the trip :( but I'll hopefully be able to attend the next one. I love the thought of spending time with like-minded stargazers.

[astroron]

Ya never know, try an add or post here in iceinspace asking if anyone could give you a lift,you never know your luck unless you try. ;)
Cheers:thumbsup:

[BilliGoatsGruff]

Haha I'm asking on Facebook so anything is possible. Currently trying to twist my fiancé's finger, then if he says yes I'll just need to find a sitter for my girls. Wish me luck!

[astroron]

Good luck, :) if you get there you will have a good time :D
Cheers:thumbsup:

[BilliGoatsGruff]

If everything goes well I'll go to the November star Party. It'll be warm enough that I can take my 5 y/o daughter, but I'm hoping the mozzies won't be a problem :confuse3:

[BeanerSA]

The last one I went to in summer was a nightmare for bugs and mozzies, but that is what bug repellent is for!

[BilliGoatsGruff]

There is one being held in August, but that'll be way too cold for a 5 y/o. I might have to invest in a bucket load of aeroguard. Have you been to a Stockport star party before?

[SkyWatch]

The ASSA has a sub-group based in the Riverland (most live in and near Loxton), so if you send me a PM with some details I'll try to put you in touch with them. They have some nice scopes and I am sure would love to show their skies to you.
Easier than a trip to Stockport, and generally darker skies too!

- Dean (several times past-President of ASSA)

[BilliGoatsGruff]

Thanks Dean! I didn't know there was one so close. Loxton is just across the river so that's great for me :)