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Hi Jason, I live in Margs as it is known. Where to start?
It is a small town of a bit over 8,000 people. The weather is very changeable, rather like Melbourne. We do however get a period of around 8 or 9 weeks in mid Summer when the weather is nice[28-34degs], and the night skies are pretty clear. Bortle 2/3 once a little out of town, 3/4 in town.
We have no observatory here,and I have sold all my gear, so can't entertain you myself. I think the club in Bunbury 1hr North from here do public outreach.
The area is largely wooded, and quite scenic. Many wineries with restaurants including Leeuwin Estate, recently voted Australia's best . Cheese and chocolate factories. Great surfing, kite surfing etc: Some great beaches, but the water is pretty cold, if you are a wimp like me. Stacks of great walking /cycling tracks. We must be doing something right, as this is a very popular spot.
The W.A. observatory in Bickley in the hills East of Perth is manned by volunteers and I think uses large SCTs for public viewing.
Gingin just over an hour North of Perth has what I believe is the largest publically available scope in Oz at 1 metre.
PM me if you need more specific info.
raymo
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