Greetings from the northern hemisphere Aussies!
I've been in the wonderfull hobby of Astronomy for about 5 years now, for these years I've been enjoying the wonders of the northern hemisphere, I live in northern Catalonia, in a relatively low light poluted area of the skies far away from the lights of Barcelona.
The thing is, ever since I started cultivating my hobby I've always wanted to visit the southern skies.
As it happens, this October I'll be fullfilling my wish, as I have to attend a business meeting in Sydney on October 26th.
I'll be booking the plane trips soon, all I know is that I need to be in Rome attending a symposion on October 15th, in Sydney on the 26th and back to Barcelona on the 28th and that I'm eager to see your beautiful skies.
I've checked the moon calendar for
October and while not ideal, I think my best shot at stargazing will be the 23rd and 24th.
Any recommendations about where to go? special destinations? guided tours for experienced astronomers with good astronomy equipment? I obviously won't be carrying the XX14g with me so would be nice to have access to local equipment.
Also, how about local astronomy clubs? and astronomy in the dessert? please let me know what would you do if you where in my shoes!
