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Hi Stephane,
The LMDSS is owned and operated by the ASV (Astronomical Society of Victoria). You need to be (as you pointed out) a member to access the site.
I'm a member and have been there several times. The facilities are good, if a little on the "functional" side, but these areas include a kitchen and common-room area, accommodation rooms and a fairly new toilet/shower block. There is plenty of space to put a tent if required.
The observing field is a large, open space with limited power (I think there's only 1 power outlet) whilst the imaging / astrophotography field has 6 piers (BYO adaptor) and multiple power outlets (BYO extension cord).
Unfortunately, the dark skies up there are getting lighter. In the last year I have noticed that the housing developments at Wallan and parts of Bendigo are affecting the skies. But it's still a lot, lot darker than suburban Melbourne!
Regards,
V
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