Not a major stuff up, but disappointing...
After 18 months of accidents, ill health, our own and family members, my wife suggested we get away for a few days of peace and quiet.
We love the Grampians district in Victoria, so I went searching for pet friendly accommodation over that way.
Found a farm stay for $125 a night, in the foothills of the Grampians, remote, wildlife, fabulous views etc.
No internet access but it might be good to have a rest from that too!
Restricted dates available so jumped in and booked 3 nights April 26th through 29th, wife very very happy!
Then I thought about some star gazing.
Can't fit the big scope, the dog, and the wife and her 3 day wardrobe of essentials, all in the Corolla,
so just take the ED80 on my Porta II mount and a couple of eyepieces, oh, and the wife and the dog.
Light pollution map tells me Bortle Class 1 skies, you beauty!
On to Skytools 4 Visual to do my planning...
You guessed it, full moon!
Happily, under Bortle 1 skies we are still going to get to see a whole bunch of favourites!