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Point Cook Observatory
Gidday All, local Melbourne western suburban night dwellers.
I live in Altona and often pass by the dome at the Point Cook RAAF base.
It seems to me that this is not really being used at the moment??
Since the Aircraft Museum is also at this location. I was wondering if any one has any ideas as too how this dome could be made into a public viewing observatory. Perhaps to be used from dusk to midnight for small groups(8-10). The cloud count is high around hear but there would be some good days and the location is in a dark well looking south and west over the bay.
A big dome with small equipment might not be attractive , but its a start.
It would have better sky than Melbourne observatory in the botanic gardens
If it could be linked to the activities of the Aircraft museum or even ScienceWorks. Some fun could be had with enthusiastic local helpers.
I would very much appreciate your thoughts on this concept. And yes I realize the RAAF base is an important part of the access problem.
kind regards, Alan
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