Going to Wonthaggi for stargazing on Saturday night...

[§AB]

hey

I'm planning on heading off to a dark sky site near Wonthaggi on Saturday night. My planned site is right on the beach, and I know all the crap that comes from getting in close proximity with the almighty Bass Strait - clouds, wind, fog, scud, cold, etc.

Forecast on Sat is Fine for both Sat and Sun for Melbourne, but this far south at Wonthaggi I am worried about the risk of cloud and wind. Is there likely to be cloud and excessive ocean wind on Sat night? Charts show a easterly to northeasterly airstream, but strong seabreeezes can always develop and bring cloud with it aswell.

Any thoughts/recommedations?

[luvmybourbon]

With wonthaggi anything can happen. lol i grew up there. As near as i can find it is supposed to be clear with light winds.

[luvmybourbon]

There is another place i have been thinking about trying out, it on its way to wonthaggi (sort of) its called Bass Hill gr8 views all round and next to no houses. It is where all the microwave dishes and that are. :D

[§AB]

^^Sweet. I'll check it out. Might actually end up being far better as it's a bit inland, if it's an ideal place to set up ofcourse.

[goober]

Good luck, SAB. When you say on the beach, do you mean right on the beach? If there's surf, you may get all the sea spray muck rolling in?

[Nightshift]

you must know some of the Shepherds, daryl, Keith, Jan etc etc.

All cousins of mine. (I grew up in Frankston but visited there lots as a child)

Cheers, Dennis.

[§AB]

I've been there before, but a couple of years ago. If my memory serves me right, it's a dirt carpark next to a river about 200m inland.

First I'll check out this "Bass Hill" place :)

[luvmybourbon]

i know jan. nice lady she is too. Bass hill can be a bit of a pain to get to but well worth the view.

[§AB]

That's exactly what I want! It means no people :D

[luvmybourbon]

umm your thinking of a different place.....Do you know where glen forbes road is of grantville rd?

[§AB]

Turn left onto Daylston-Gen Forbes road from the highway (southbound) and follow it and then head onto McDowell and Beacon Roads.

[luvmybourbon]

yes. Gl hope it a good viewing night

[§AB]

Cheers man thanks for the tip :)