Shooting the Milky Way

For several reasons, August 12 will be the best night of the year to photograph the Milky Way. Here is a link to a web page that thoroughly explains why.
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?pli=1#inbox/FMfcgzQgKvKNMhRlGJKVCcvCtppwpHXr
We will discuss our options for a collective shooting location, but for now, we'll plan to meet at the Cayucos Pier.