Possible Observing site at Colo

jakob · #1 26-05-2006, 07:51 AM

I'm a member of a Club that owns a property at Central Colo.
This site would be available for observing. How good it is for the activity has to be asessed. It is away from City lights. Obstructions are approx. 10 deg. from horizon.
Allnight camping no problems. Club house has all facilities including rooms.

Any interest?

Central Colo is 27km north of Windsor on Putty road.

iceman (Mike) · #2 26-05-2006, 08:17 AM

Where's Colo?

Sounds good so far..

sheeny (Al) · #3 26-05-2006, 08:22 AM

Sounds interesting Jakob. About 1.5 to 2 hours drive for me but that's OK if overnight camping is available!

Al.

h0ughy (David) · #4 26-05-2006, 09:07 AM

where the circle is (the blue one)

33South (Chris) · #5 26-05-2006, 09:09 AM

Id be interested, looks like it would be within a reasonable travel time.

Tell us more.

iceman (Mike) · #6 26-05-2006, 09:15 AM

hmm probably about 2 hours for me to get there too.

Would like to see some pictures!

sheeny (Al) · #7 26-05-2006, 09:28 AM

Picture doesn't look too bad Jakob!

Al.

Octane (Humayun) · #8 26-05-2006, 09:37 AM

I'm very familiar with Putty Road, following the incident that occured a few months ago. lol.

Regards,
H

iceman (Mike) · #9 26-05-2006, 09:43 AM

That looks great.. can you drive onto the field?

astroron (Ron) · #10 26-05-2006, 11:52 AM

I drove up the Putty road on the way to Lostock in January, it looks like there could be some good dark sites out that way,depending where you live in Sydney it shouldn't be to long a drive for a weekends observing.

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #11 26-05-2006, 12:40 PM

looks good as a potential site

ving (David) · #12 26-05-2006, 12:53 PM

although its on the other side of sydney, i'd probably visit once in a blue moon

Rodstar (Rod) · #13 26-05-2006, 01:33 PM

I would come Jakob, at least once, and take it from there. Variety is the Spica of life, as they almost say!

Muddy Diver · #14 26-05-2006, 02:40 PM

Any place closer to me is good and it looks good too.

ving (David) · #15 26-05-2006, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodstar

Variety is the Spica of life, as they almost say!

oh groan Rod!

circumpolar (Matt) · #16 26-05-2006, 08:20 PM

I know Colo like the back of my hand.
I grow up not far (<10km) from there and have friends that still live there.

The photo looks like Upper Colo.

Colo has dark skies and is very beautiful indeed.

Some problems that I will put forward are....

1. Colo is basicly a series of open or narrow gorges with intermittent alluvial open flats that are prone to flooding (if it ever rains!). Even when it is dry, many flat areas that are low remain slightly boggy.

2. Because of this topography most houses are built on the sides of the sloping hills or high ground, shining light from above. Although, these houses are sporaticly spaced and you sometimes don't see them at all through the trees.

3. The road through Upper Colo winds along the bottom edge of the gorges. I can see the road on the right hand side of the picture. You would be surprised how many cars drive along these roads. Headlights!

4. If this site is in fact Upper Colo, or on Upper Colo road, there will be plenty of dust. Thats right, DIRT ROADS!!.... and lots of dust! The first few km's are sealed.

I hope that the site is right at the end of Upper Colo road where there is no car traffic, or at Colo Heights.

WE NEED MORE INFO.

jakob · #17 26-05-2006, 11:21 PM

Here is more info:
The site is on a sealed road.
Upper Colo road is not really a through road. traffic is from residence only.
Field is accessable by car etc.
Site is 3km from Colo Bridge turn-off.
Coords. 33d25'13"S 150d48'11"E

It requires somone with experience to judge the Astro quality of the site,
I'm a novice!