[grimsay (Iain)]

Hey guys,

After much research, deliberation, budgeting and eBay/Gumtree/classified searching I finally committed to a Skywatcher 8" Trad Dob yesterday - very happy. Thanks again to Malcom & Suzy for their advice.

So next question is... where to find the least light polluted skies near Newcastle?

I'd like to keep the distance to about 30 min drive or less.

Any ideas much appreciated. Thanks, Iain.