A memorable night on a bare mountain

[Relpet]

I had the chance a couple of days ago to spend the night at the observatory on the Pic du Midi in south-west France.  If you're interested in my account please open the pdf file attached

A memorable night on a bare mountain.pdf

[Alan White]

A very enjoyable read and sounded like a very enjoyable trip.

Belated Happy Birthdays to you both too.

[Relpet]

Thanks Alan.  We raised a glass to stargazers everywhere.

[F15Rules]

Thanks so much for sharing a wonderful account of your special trip.. just fascinating!☺

And many happy returns to you and your wife.

Dave

[Relpet]

Thanks, Dave.  Ah, the Lincolnshire Wolds.  I remember being snowed in for three days at RAF Binbrook in the winter of 1959/60 shortly before the station was closed down.  Cold war: cold times.  Never thought I'd live this long.  Thanks again.

Peter

[Helen]

Thanks for this, it has made me even more excited -  yesterday I heard that my application for a 3-day workshop at Pic Du Midi has been accepted  I get to go, and use the scopes, in mid July.

Helen

[Relpet]

Oh, Helen.  Are you in for a treat.  Mid-July will be great for Mars but just a little early for the lunar eclipse.  Clear skies?  If there is any cloud you should be above it.  I hope you will post a report of your experience and I look forward to that.

Peter