Dark sites around Sydney.

[White Rabbit]

Hi Guys.

I live in around the Leichardt area so light pollution here is a big issue. I basically don't see many starts in the sky at all. I'm looking for some "darker" sites anywhere around Sydney, say about an hours drive out of Sydney. I know the it will still be fairly bright but it has to be better than what I have to put up with.

I promise if you tell me I'll keep it a secret .

Thanks
Sandy

[iceman (Mike)]

Hi Sandy.

For only 1 hour it's going to be tough. On the central coast (at Kulnura) there's a great "dark" site we meet up each new moon - we'll be there this weekend. It might take you 1.5 hours, but the company and skies are worth it.

Otherwise, the blue mountains is good - there's an observatory and observing groups at Linden, I believe. I know MAS and other groups also meet down south.

Good luck, it's DEFINITELY worth it!

[RB (Andrew)]

Excelsior Street in Leichardt used to have dark skies. (A very long time ago though).

We meet at Kulnura (Central Coast) each new moon. Not really that far to travel I suppose for the relatively dark skies.

EDIT: Doh, can't get a word in edgewise when talking about Kulnura and Mike's around.

[White Rabbit]

Thanks Guys. I'm often up in Gosford for the weekend as my partners parents live there. I lived there myself for while when I first came to OZ from Scotland.
I have to admit thought that I havent heard of Kulnura, where is that exactly.

Oh yeah 1.5 hours isnt so bad.
Thanks
Sandy

[iceman (Mike)]

Thread about this weekend's meet

Map to Kulnura

[White Rabbit]

Thanks, I cant make it this weekend but I will keep it in mind for next time.

Sandy