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Originally posted by iceman
Great image Erwin!
How high will Mercury get? I have to work out if it will rise above the trees in the East before I attempt to image it 
Also, at only 2500-3000mm FL my image is going to be very small compared to yours and Erwin's, but if I can capture a phase i'll be happy 
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Mike,
If you want to do some serious imaging towards the Eastern Horizon the best place by far (within our locale) is at Crackneck Lookout at Bateau Bay. Not sure if you know where it is, but it is a superb place for planetary observing/imaging towards the east at dawn. It is right on the ocean with an altitude of about 400 feet above Sea level and gives unobstructed views to the east. There are concrete structures to use to sit equipment on as well (laptops and adaptors etc). The seeing to the east across the Tasman Sea at dawn is usually excellent considering the low altitude of the targets.
I would be happy to take you up there during daylight hours to familiarise yourself as a 1st time visit at night is not advisable
Here is an arial view of Crackneck.
http://ccparagliding.com.au/images/dunsty.jpg
CS-John B