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Silv,
As another astro female, I totally understand where you are coming from.
When I first started out in the hobby I would go out to visit Astroron at his observatory at Kenilworth quite regularly. While I knew I was perfectly safe at Ron's, I was very very concerned if I broke down along the way. (there is/used to be a serial killer in the region. And yes, the police did clear Ron lolol) I've also started doing a bit of travelling interstate to attend star parties, again, travelling on my own, and I ALWAYS have something heavy and sharp handy under my drivers side seat. I always have a tin of mozzie repellent close by too.
No I don't think I'm paranoid. Just a realist. I've seen seen things, I've experienced stuff.
There is always more safety in numbers, but if you are doing this on your own, you would be downright crazy not to take your own safety into consideration.
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