Plan an astrophotography road trip into Malaysia?

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hhzhang
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Plan an astrophotography road trip into Malaysia?

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The border is re-opening! In other words, the dark skies are calling!

I am now thinking about driving across the causeway to explore the dark skies along the east coast of the Malaysian peninsula. Have used Google street maps to pick a few potential locations looking condusive.

Got a couple of Qs.

1. I saw someone posted a picture of an astrophotography site in the Mersing region where there were a few permanent piers. 1a-- where is it and how one can reserve the facility? 2b-- what are the specifications of the piers ( I need to see if possible to mount my gear on it)?

2. Is anyone planning a similar trip so perhaps we can go along?
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Hi hhzhang

I am interested but have no idea where is the piers that you mentioned. I have been to Mersing for milky way but not deep sky.

BTW, I understand that the max size photo that I can upload to Astrophotography is 3MB. However, I couldn't, even upload 1MB. I have written to admin but received not reply. Do you know why? Thx.

I understand Remus used to organize astro trip to Teluk Sari Resort in Mersing. Booking information could be found in Web.
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leslie128 wrote: Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:51 pm Hi hhzhang

I am interested but have no idea where is the piers that you mentioned. I have been to Mersing for milky way but not deep sky.

BTW, I understand that the max size photo that I can upload to Astrophotography is 3MB. However, I couldn't, even upload 1MB. I have written to admin but received not reply. Do you know why? Thx.

I understand Remus used to organize astro trip to Teluk Sari Resort in Mersing. Booking information could be found in Web.
I do not use the upload function of the forum. Instead, I always choose to embed my shared Google photos.

Thanks for the resort info.
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Not sure whether you are referring to Sungai Rengit Secret Attraction Punch, 四湾岛旧码头?

https://goo.gl/maps/7QKZ3UnE19x2zm7A9
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leslie128 wrote: Fri Apr 08, 2022 10:44 am Not sure whether you are referring to Sungai Rengit Secret Attraction Punch, 四湾岛旧码头?

https://goo.gl/maps/7QKZ3UnE19x2zm7A9
Guess the whole Pengerang sky suffers badly from the developed industry -- largest refinery/petrochemical?
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Yes. go there for seafood only.
For DSO, Tanjung Sedili, Mersing, Air Papan & Rompin are better options for East Coast.
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Just an update. Considering my family's needs, we will not go as far north as Mersing or Sedili. I will spend two nights at Desaru instead (Apr 30-May 1 and May 1-May 2). Bring only lightweight (astro-)photography kit for nightscapes.

There will be a few very interesting celestial events to capture. The Mercury-Plaides meet (nearly transit) against the backdrop of gorgeous winter constellations setting over the western horizon. The thin-crescent-moon & 4 plants aligned in the pre-dawn eastern sky --- when the milky way goes vertical to the south horizon.

Will the weather cooperate? Fingers crossed.
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