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Old 23-07-2023, 06:17 PM
Rainmaker (Matt)
Strictly Visual......

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Originally Posted by jota82 View Post
Atmos,

I am aware of the past legality issue in US. However these days there is number of AU providers for advanced night visions devices as well as import of parts and diy route should be possible.

Hence I would imagine, particularly considering urban light pollution, like Sydney, there would be (relatively) quite a few people, who would explore that route.

But, it looks I am either wrong or this forum cover very small % of astronomy fans in AU.
I doubt that there are very many NVD users at all in Oz. I’m a member of three Astro societies and have attended several others and have yet to see a single NV device in use …
I thought about getting a device but really prefer chasing faint fuzzies in the traditional way with my 18” and 5” scopes..
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