There seems to be a rather generous discount on this model of spotting scope - perhaps I should get this for my koala spotting while I ponder a reflector or dobsonion?
http://www.yorkoptical.com.au/Produc...%2cProductName
As for my dark location - it is on the great ocean road between lorne and apollo bay - there are a few street lights and other house lights - but a short drive into the rain forest (or a short boat ride into the ocean
) and it is scarily dark- the sky is amazing. I would suggest it as a place for a group excursion except I bet you all know the best places in vic...