In a message dated 3/31/04, Mark Wagner writes:
> Imagine waking up in the morning, 4,000 feet up on the slope of the
> southern Cascade Mountains. Mount Lassen's snow capped peaks to your east,
> to the north Mount Shasta - deep in snow. Fresh air, smell of coffee
> brewing and voice murmuring, talking about the night before and plans for
> the day. In front of your campsite, your telescope and other gear, just
> steps away, right where you want them at nightfall.
All right, you've hooked another slacker. See everyone there!
Steve G
P.S. I just sent in a book review to S&T on a new deep-sky observing
guide,"Astronomy of the Milky Way" (northern and southern volumes). If
anyone is thinking of purchasing the set, I'd suggest waiting a couple of
months 'till the review comes out...
Received on Wed Mar 31 19:22:39 2004