Thanks and seem Sydney & Wiruna is a very good option also. May I know, just for information, the usual clear sky rate there in late July? e.g., if we stay in Wiruna area for 4 days, we are unlikely get no clear nights?
yes, it's good that we may get some help from ASNSW.
one of the reason bringing a 40cm dob is, it's self-made and we want to encourage students that it worth the effort to build something ourself, it's part of the education. And the dob will be make very slim and lightweight.
Of course, it's definitely good that we can borrow/rent some telescopes on site.