Observing at dark sky site

michaeloconnell wrote:

johnomahony wrote: Wow! That's impressive.!
3.5hrs from where? Perth? Is that where you are living now?

Thanks Michael

Still in Sydney. The site is north west from the city on the other side of the Blue Mountains near Ilford (NSW)

Ah, was wondering.
Google earth threw me to WA!

Is there any sort of local shop for basic supplies?

Must go there next time I'm down that way.

As for Sigma Octantis, I noticed that alight. Polar alignment isn't too easy!

The nearest town would be Ilford which is about a 30 minute drive away. You need to bring your food and supplies with you. However, during the star party (SPSP) there is catering provided (breakfasts, burgers, hot dogs and the star party dinner so bringing food is not an issue.).
Here are some pictures of the site (for some reason attachments won't post onto the new site so using Flickr)


www.flickr.com/photos/7703127@N07/11809719793/
www.flickr.com/photos/7703127@N07/11809720783/
www.flickr.com/photos/7703127@N07/11809879464/