SV-04 · 8°42′N 106°38′E
Con Dao: The Southern Sky
Three nights at low latitude, where the Southern Cross rises over the sea.
- nights
- 3
- SQM
- 21.72
- Bortle scale
- 3
- Easy
- ≤ 8
Highlights
01
The Southern Cross and Alpha Centauri on the horizon
02
Observing from quiet national-park beaches
03
A boat trip to an islet, staying until moonrise
04
Seaside hotel, small group of up to eight
Itinerary
Stop 01
Day 1 — Arrival
Fly in and check in. Evening at Dam Trau beach with an introduction to the southern sky.
Stop 02
Day 2 — Forest and sea
Forest walk or snorkelling by day. Telescope night: the Carina Nebula and the Omega Centauri cluster.
Stop 03
Day 3 — The islet
Boat out to an islet in the late afternoon for observing and photography with a full sea horizon.
Stop 04
Day 4 — Departure
Free morning, airport transfer to suit your flight.
Included
- Three nights in a seaside hotel
- Airport transfers and ground transport
- Private boat to the islet
- Telescope and camera mounts
- National park entry fees
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