Observing spots east of Melbourne

[Louwai]

Hi all, I 'm new in here. Have receently moved to Melb & am wanting to know if there are any good dark sky spots close by. I'm east at Mulgrave. I'm hoping to find a place which is within 30mins drive. I know this won't get me away from the glow, but it'll be better than the back yard.

Any info or directions are greatly appreciated.

Cheers, Bryan

[iceman]

Hi Bryan.

Welcome to IIS!

How far away are you from the Mornington Peninsula? I know there's a few IIS regulars that meet up down that way and are part of the MPAS.

[Louwai]

Thanks Mike,
I'm about 30mins north of Frankston, which, I suppose is about half way down the peninsula. I think if i was to head down there it would be best to make an overnighter of it. Or go by myself & leave the significant other at home.
Would be interested to meet up with any locals who are in the know....

Cheers, Bryan

[Tannehill]

Hi Bryan,

I just moved to Sandringham, about 30 min west of you. In Mulgrave you are 45 min drive from the Mt. Martha dark sky site of MPAS in Briar's Historic Park(http://www.mpas.websyte.com.au).

Southern and western sky are fairly dark from this site.

then there is the ASV's dark sky site at Heathcote
and Snake Valley club's site west of there, and a few others.

PM me if you like, or perhaps attend the next MPAS general meeting. after you join you can get a quick orientation to the site then you are good to go.

Scott