what kind of telescope is that?

bet it's a refracting scope. if reflector mesti mahal.

anywho, try searching for infinity infocus on google. they have kedai here in PJ.

well, some of us do check the satellite image before embarking. My friend like to go kubu bahru dam for astrophotography....total darkness there (protected from city lights).

Everytime a clear nite is spotted here in kl area, a quick check with the satellite image to confirm no coming clouds, then off they go....

hilltops are not necessary a good place. The best hill near KL would be Fraser's. But sometimes on a clear night, can get disappointed with mist. My favourite place would be the tennis court after the playground.

Please do go in a group....not kind of place to be alone; for all kind of reasons....

instead of going high up, the kubu bahru dam is also great....(fraser foothill).  Other recommended place would be the Farm, Negeri Sembilan.

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Added on April 16, 2008, 7:49 pm

well that depends on how passionate the person is towards astronomy related field. The ppl I know can pack and go at the sight of clear night in the wee hours....In m'sia very diff to plan as the weather is unpredictable. Besides, cosmic events does not evolve around out schedules.