On 10 Jun, 15:39, "Robert Williams"
wrote:
Hi all,

in late July I'm taking a walking holiday, based in Albiano, Tuscany.
Having never been to this area before I was hoping that someone in this
group could tell me whether
it is possible to use a Telescope and/or take astrophotographs, at that time
of year.

I am told that the Albiano area is free from light pollution so it would be
a shame to miss out on some good skies
even though it might be not very dark in late July.

Can anyone provide advice? - I have a Coronado PST but I will be walking for
most of the day so the nightime stuff looks
the better option.

regards

Robert

There are two small towns with names having Albiano in it and one
isn't in a too good position as far as light pollution is concerned.
The other one seem a far better location (Albiano Magra) and all the
times I have been driving beside it during night time the sky was
clear, no mist and darkish sky. As far astronomical night you have at
least 3 good hours at that time of the year (compared to none in the
UK). I would think it is a good overall bet that, yes, its worth
taking astro gear with you if el nino doesn't alter the normal pattern
of summer weather in central italy, which is normally very good at
that time of the year.

Andrea T.