Hi Simone,
Welcome to IceInSpace
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There is a fairly active group of us here on the Central Coast.
We regularly meet at Mangrove Mountain (the Pony Club) on a Saturday close to New Moon for "Dark Site" observing.
These is a session planned for this Saturday.
Please check out the "Star Parties ..." Forum for info and map of how to get there.
This is a good opportunity to talk to like minded people, and look though the various equipment.
Hope to see you there some time.