Hello!
I'm new to IIS visiting from a sister site in the US (cloudynights.com). I'm currently on a biz trip in Australia and while I have been here before I've never had the opportunity to explore southern hemisphere skies except with the naked eye. This trip I've lugged along my TV-85 knowing that there's a new moon this weekend. I'll be staying in Bryon Bay this weekend and I was curious if there were any star parties open to foreigners in that general area on Saturday the 23rd??
Since this is my first time looking at the southern skies with a telescope I'd be interested to know what the local experts suggest as the "must see" target objects (realizing I'm limited to 85mm of course). Last night I was able to get some great views in Sagg and Scorp from near my hotel in downtown Sydney - I was surprised to get such good views - expected more LP. These constellations are always too low from Seattle for the few weeks they are visible each summer.
Thanks!