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Originally Posted by Mmatt59
Hi 
Firstly I am a real newbie to astronomy and so if my questions are stupid and ridiculous please be gentle!!
For the last few weeks I've been looking online for some good star gazing spots in Melbourne, and things to look out for in the night sky, because I want to take my girlfriend out for a night as I think it's something she would really enjoy.
Basically I am just wondering where some good places to go in Melbourne would be, either in the northern suburbs or the Gippsland area. I am obviously aware of city glow, but I was thinking of somewhere out past Hurstbridge?
I was also wondering if there are any upcoming events that I should be on the lookout for, such as meteor showers. And would it be worthwhile to invest in a pair of binoculars?
Thank you for your advice |
Binoculars are a great way to observe the night sky. If you can't get out of Melbourne I would suggest learning the whereabouts of the 20 or 25 brightest stars, sky hopping becomes much easier after this.
All the best, John (another Newbie)
