Hi all,
I will be heading to Desaru around late May or early June. I am willing to travel a bit (15-20km) to get the best skies around the area, even though I know it is still pretty bright. I will be bringing along a Celestron 127slt.
What dark spots are around the area, and will the milky way be visible with the naked eye during that time? Also, what interesting celestial objects (Nebula, star custers etc) can be seen around that time?
Thanks in advance.
Astrophotography in Desaru
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Re: Astrophotography in Desaru
I hope to go along if the weather permits. I am looking for a site with an unobstructed view 360 or as much as possible. The primary place of interest is Desaru Long Jetty looks interesting. The site might suffer from a bit of light pollution from the south or southwest ? But the landscape/seascape + structures may help with landscape astrophotography. Anyone shot astrophotos there before?
Otherwise, this Sedili site, ~30KM north of Desaru looks promising though I have never been there: https://goo.gl/maps/2WVhKVspYsdiedSHA
Otherwise, this Sedili site, ~30KM north of Desaru looks promising though I have never been there: https://goo.gl/maps/2WVhKVspYsdiedSHA
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Re: Astrophotography in Desaru
Oh I see. I am only going to Desaru as it is a family trip, if not Mersing might be much better.
I did some research on the Sedili site, TASOS seems to have organised quite a few trips there to stargaze before.
Some older posts from Singastro also seem to include this site, and the photos are pretty good. However, these post are almost 10 years old.
viewtopic.php?t=11031
viewtopic.php?t=12010
I did some research on the Sedili site, TASOS seems to have organised quite a few trips there to stargaze before.
Some older posts from Singastro also seem to include this site, and the photos are pretty good. However, these post are almost 10 years old.
viewtopic.php?t=11031
viewtopic.php?t=12010