Thread: Geminids Meteor Shower
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Old 14-12-2015, 10:00 PM
declan.mullen (Declan)
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How far out from Melbourne central is far enough ?
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Originally Posted by AussieTrooper View Post
Dark skies are important for meteor watching. Head as far north of Melbourne as you can.
I've never tried to see meteors before, so I don't know how dark the skies need to be to see any of these Geminids. I read a post that suggested it was necessary to be 100km+ out of Melbourne central to see meteors. Seems like a long way.

I'm in Nunawading (eastern Melbourne suburb, about 25km from city center). I understand that further out from the city will be darker and darker is better, however how far out of Melbourne will I need to go to see any of these Geminids meteors with the naked eye ?

Eg is Coldstream (about 50km from city center) far enough out ?

I ask because I want to take my young kids and I want them to be able to see something, but at the same time I want to minimise their travel time.

Thanks,
Declan
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