How much dew in Northern Territory?

Rod · #1 21-05-2010, 01:38 PM

I am hoping someone with experience observing in Central Australia can answer this.

I am about to go on a 6 week holiday to the Northern Territory, traveling from Alice Springs to Darwin. I have nearly completed a 10 inch travelscope to take with me. My question is how much dew can I expect at this time of year? I want to to know whether to add a secondary heater and bring heat straps for the eyepiece and telrad.

Thanks,

Rod.

wasyoungonce (Brendan) · #2 22-05-2010, 02:03 PM

Dew...it varies. It can get down to zero degrees at night in the dry season.

Alice is a bit more dry than more north but it gets colder.

Ensure you pack for the worst & hope for the best.

edit:
10" travel scope....Ach mein Gott!

Dog Star is located in NT
and
gaa_ian

Rod · #3 23-05-2010, 05:43 PM

edit:
10" travel scope....Ach mein Gott!

Dog Star is located in NT
and
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Thanks I might PM those guys and get their advice. I have some pics of the travelscope in the atm section.

Rod.