Hi All,
After being an avid VERY amateur stargazer since haleys comet last came around, I recently decided to ditch my Tasco "elcraposcope" (I believe it is their mexican model) and got myself an Meade 10" Lx90.
I was excited to see something more than just the bright glare of an out of focus moon, and certainly havent been disappointed on the few clear nights we have had over the last couple of weeks.
I love the deep sky stuff, although my viewing of it so far has been very limited (im a little too close to Gosford.. and my neighbour likes to keep his empty back yard safe with 5,307 flood lights.)
Ive been attaching my Nikon DSLR onto my Meade..and have been learning heaps about how NOT to photgraph the night sky. Im hoping to get a wedge just as soon as Bintel find out which one I need. (should be in the next day or so).
My big question...is does anyone know of any good "safe" spots I could take my telescope and see more? Id love to stay close to home.. if I can, maybe no more than 1/2 an hour from Gosford?
Don at Bintel suggested Mt White might be good, Ive done a bit of a drive around and it certainly looks like Id get a good view, but am not sure specifically where.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.. and hope to speak to you all soon. (maybe even show some of my "progressive" photography
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