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Thanks Laurie, Wavytone for your comments.
I agree somewhat with the assessment of weather conditions down here. In summer especially, a fine clear day can turn very quickly into a cloudy, or dewy night as moisture is pushed up the escarpment in the early evening. It is very frustrating.
Last night was a case in point, started out real nice, then around 11pm, I started thinking "what is wrong with this scope?" Took out the binoculars and halos visible around even 2nd mag stars. Checked the humidity and what started as 40% at 8pm was now 84% at 11pm.
The remaining three seasons often hold out better prospects, I have had may good nights over the years in this area. Elevation is around 700m which is better than 70m! Sure the nights are cool, but no more so than the Blue Mtns! My post was more aimed at IIS members closer to the area, I think if I lived in north or western Sydney, I also would look first to the Blue Mtns.
Perhaps later in the year when prospects are more steady, I will post up some nights at this location.
John
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