Congratulations, Mark! Sounds great.
We have started having some clear nights here in SJ.
All the best,
Rich
>
> Hi gang...
>
> In Vicuna today. This area is a grape growing region, where they make
> Pisco (the stuff has a real kick}... if not for the high Andes surrounding
> the valley weŽre in, youŽd think this was Napa.... weŽll ok, there is a
> bit of difference in culture and standard of living! It is MUY cheap down
> here!
>
> A few nights ago we were in the southern Atacama desert observing at the
> old airport that served La Silla observatory. A darker sight would be
> hard to find. Seeing was so steady everyone agreed it was the best night
> viewing Jupiter weŽve ever had. Deep sky objects were great - Eta Carina
> with OIII and UHC filters was mind-boggling. Next day we were up at La
> Silla looking at the 3.6 meter scope and the NTT. Today weŽre on our way
> up to Cerro Tololo.
>
> Chileans are very hospitable people. This place is a winner....
>
> More in a few days...
>
> Mark
>
Received on Mon Mar 7 16:46:26 2005