This deep sky viewing weekend will be at Undara in tropical north Queensland, 275km SW of Cairns.
The northern Milky Way will be visible and M31 will be 30 degrees above the horizon. (Undara's latitude is 18.2 degrees south)
Weather prospects are excellent from this dark elevated site. (6 clear days per week, elevation is 800m)
There are a variety of accommodation options available. (starting at $16 per night for a tent site for 2)
You can book here:
http://undara.com.au/accommodation/
Information about the national park is here:
http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/p...k=1&parkid=133
Weather details for the nearby town of Mt Surprise are here: (it is 29km from Undara to Mt Surprise)
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averag...w_030036.shtml
A Google map of the area is here:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...wloc=addr&om=1
To find the distance from your place to Undara use:
http://www.nowwhere.com.au/caltex/au...ipplanner.aspx
You can stay longer if you wish, the new moon is on 31/8/08.