Thursday night there was a display early in the evening about 9 but it really didn't compare to what we saw the previous night, our epic fail night trying to take a picture. Thursday saw the arrival of the first group of Learning Adventurers, a total of 21. Lots of excitement as people streamed for the observatory, the outside deck, and the parking lot (yes, we can go outside but still prefer a supervisor although there are no guns) but the display just wasn't that great. So, I went to bed. About 1 AM the vocal alarm was shouted down the hallway as Linda passed the word to Starman that it was happening. She said for a short time, mostly before everyone got out, it was even better than the night before. But someone did get a good pic that evening - I'm still trying to find out at what time. So, here are the pics you've all been waiting for - and there should be more and better to come over the next few weeks - although not taken by us. Although this display was not particularly strong, the camera does enhance the color versus the eye. But the lights are still amazing by eye alone.
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| Picture by Alex - foreground is rocket launch and this is the view from our room window |
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| Picture by Alex |
Unfortunately, especially for the group who leaves Tuesday, we are having another cloudy night.
I'll have more to say as I get adjusted to the rigors of being a volunteer. Now I sleep. Or maybe not as Linda just came in (10:15 PM) to say that the clouds might be lifting and the show might be going on; people are beginning to suit up. It's -7F, feels like -27 according to the weather site.
Good luck to all of you who are shoveling out!
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