All my Astro-Locations
Ebenwald-Hütte
Ebenwald-Hütte. The observation point is located at a height of approx. 1020m and is easy to reach via a public road that is also accessible in winter. This place is relatively dark because very little light comes through from the direction of St. Pölten. There is very good visibility to the north, east and south, even for deeper objects. To the west there are obstructions due to tall trees. But if you know the location somewhat and choose the objects and the place strategically, astrophotography works very well in every direction. Lower lying objects also go to the south and east. It is important to pay attention to the meadow barriers installed by the farmers!
Geschriebenstein
Geschriebenstein. The observation point is located at an altitude of approx. 805m and can be reached all year round via a federal road. The large parking lot slopes slightly to the south and there are trees all around that also provide good wind protection. There is no light pollution from the surrounding areas. Since the parking lot is on a not very busy federal road, cars sometimes drive past in the south. But I've never had bad photos there because of the light.
I really like to go to this observation site because it offers the best opportunity for observation when bad weather comes from the west or is already there.
Steyersberger-Schwaig
Steyersberger-Schwaig. Dieser Beobachtungsplatz liegt in ca. 1400m Höhe, und ist das ganze Jahr über leicht erreichbar. Im Winter ist dort unter tags Skibetrieb. Der von Süden nach Norden langgezogene Parkplatz bietet viele strategische Aufbaumöglichkeiten. Der Parkplatz ist von ansteigendem Gelände und Wald umgeben. Tiefe Objekte wie der M42 gehen natürlich schon, wenn man sich strategisch richtig etwas weiter im Norden z. B. aufstellt. Nach Osten ist die Sicht am weitesten nach unten möglich. Dort weht meistens von SW – W – WN Wind , und daher ist Windschutz ein Thema.
Local light pollution is to be expected in winter season. (as of January 2024)
Fuscher-Törl
Fuscher-Törl. The observation point is located at an altitude of approx. 2400m and is a large car park which can be easily reached via the Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse (toll!) in the season from around May to the end of October. The exact and actual opening times of the street are on the Homepage of the Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse to explore BEFORE !! In bad weather and snow, winter tires and snow chains are required. Or the High Alpine Road will be temporarily closed.
The northern part of the parking lot is very suitable for setting up astro equipment.
There are a lot of cars and tourists in this parking lot during the day. At night it is usually empty because there is a ban on driving at night!
Depending on the weather conditions, the seeing is usually very good and there is no light pollution. When the weather is nice, there is usually almost no wind at night. But that can change suddenly and depending on the weather!
Predictive weather knowledge is very important and in demand here!
The astro equipment should be dismantled after use and stored safely!!
