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Originally Posted by AstralTraveller
Yep, Canberra is a good option, though there is a major source of hot air just south of the lake  . |
Yes Canberra Area is rather handy to reasonably dark skies.
( The hot air sources south of the lake are not native to Canberra, they invade from areas all round Australia much to the locals' chagrin)
October 23/24 is not the best time for many of the southern gems but a great time for 47Tuc, Tarantula, SMC, LMC and a few Messiers....
Pere, feel free to contact me if you end up staying somewhere near Canberra,
I am happy to take my 18" scope out if the skies are clear......
