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Originally Posted by robgreaves
Having lived at 53'N and 33'S, it's actually a tough call.
Regards,
Rob
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Hi Rob,
I entertain a couple of dozen visiting US amateurs each year and have done for a few years. You are the first person I have heard say, "it's a tough call". The general consensus amongst the visiting US observers is that the Southern Hemisphere wins by a fair margin. Most of the visitors I help to entertain have now made repeated trips to Australia, some in fact up to 8 times. That must say something. I can appreciate however that for an imager things may be a little different.
I have also travelled to the Northern Hemisphere to observe and personally rate the Southern Hemisphere a good way in front. I am however strictly a visual observer. I will concede that the single best thing I have ever looked at is M51 in Larry Mitchell's 36" Obsession, which is generally considered a "northern" target, notwithstanding it is visible from many parts of Australia.
Cheers,
John B