Queensland astrofest idea is great!!
I'm there between 15 and 23, and as dark moon is 23 as far as I know,
thinking of spending last 2-3 days of my trip for star gazing. Definitely considering. Thanks!
Oh, yes I forgot to list up. here's below.
1) Coonabarabran, NSW
2) Uluru, NT
4) Lake Ballard, WA
5) Nambung national park, WA
6) Arkaroola, Flinders range, SA
7) Charlesville, Queensland (The only nearer place)
as I mentioned, my main trip is along cairns and brisbane, and these sites are very far, costing me money and time. but If these sites excel and does make difference than nearby off-city rural area of carins/brisbane, such as Mulligan highway, or lava tube, or those northern area near Darwin, Kakadu, Katherine gorge, I'm willing to go.
Based on your information, in july, Kakadu or south of darwin area is best position for star gazing?
Your information is great! fantastic!
I also found some website where they provide light pollution map.
So I think with this map I can get away from light pretty easily, just get a car and drive away. I guess the concerns is factors like you mentioned, clouds and air pollution.
I think it might be important to say what main my target is. The celestial object I mainly want to see is milkyway, clearest and as many stars as possible.
Thank you very much for your words!
I'll post some photographs in end of july!
