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  • File: Jarnac Observatory

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Some 50 amateur astronomers gathered on Thursday night at David and Wendee Levy’s Jarnac Observatory outside Tucson, Arizona, June 24, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 1
    on Sun, Jun 27 2010

  • File: David H. Levy

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher David H. Levy speaks about the sky and about our collective passion as amateur astronomers, June 24, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 1
    on Sun, Jun 27 2010

  • File: David Levy, comet hunter

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Surrounded by many of his telescopes, David Levy describes his observing experiences and comet discoveries in Jarnac Observatory, June 24, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 1
    on Sun, Jun 27 2010

  • File: Bob Gent

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Bob Gent, former president of the Astronomical League and of the International Dark-Sky Association, and co-chair of the meeting, describes activities for local television covering the event. Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 2
    on Mon, Jun 28 2010

  • File: Celestron

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Celestron’s staff poses proudly near an impressive sample of their newest telescopes. Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 2
    on Mon, Jun 28 2010

  • File: Glen Sanner and George Kepple

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Glen Sanner (left) and George Kepple, who have produced unique and spectacular observing aids and books for amateurs for many years, shared their wisdom with fellow observers. Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 2
    on Mon, Jun 28 2010

  • File: Geoff Notkin

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Geoff Notkin of Aerolite Meteorites (and one of TV’s Meteorite Men ) poses with his friends Libby Egleson (left) and Suzanne Morrison. Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 2
    on Mon, Jun 28 2010

  • File: Dave Eicher and Geoff Notkin

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Dave Eicher (left) and Geoff Notkin are all smiles at the show as they share their affection for meteorites. Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 2
    on Mon, Jun 28 2010

  • File: Jim McGaha

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Jim McGaha not only helps Scott Roberts with Explore Scientific and serves as a driving force of Tucson astronomy, but he also often defends rationality in discussions of UFO visitations on TV. His badge reads, “UFO buster.” Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 2
    on Mon, Jun 28 2010

  • File: Larry Lebofsky

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Larry Lebofsky of the Planetary Science Institute serves as editor of the wonderfully produced journal Meteorite , a necessity for meteorite collectors. Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 2
    on Mon, Jun 28 2010

  • File: Andy Lunt

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Andy Lunt of Lunt Solar Systems shows off a beautiful new 80mm scope that will be rolling out soon. Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 2
    on Mon, Jun 28 2010

  • File: Adam Block

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Well-known to Astronomy readers, Adam Block of the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter (right, with Keith Schlottmann) paraded viewers through many of his sensational images in "The Power of Pictures." Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 3
    on Tue, Jun 29 2010

  • File: Joe Lupica, Celestron

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Celestron’s CEO Joe Lupica delighted in telling the audience about "50 Years of Celestron History," featuring a detailed story of the genesis of the company founded by Tom Johnson. Related blog: On the Road: ALCON Expo, Day 3
    on Tue, Jun 29 2010

  • File: Clyde Tombaugh telescope

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Clyde Tombaugh’s telescope is not the Pluto discovery camera (now on Mars Hill outside Flagstaff, Arizona); instead, it is Clyde’s personal telescope, which I had the pleasure of using with Clyde and David H. Levy in Las Cruces in the 1980s. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON...
    on Tue, Jun 29 2010

  • File: Celestron at Rancho Hidalgo

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Celestron’s Rick Garrison, Eric Kopit, and Corey Lee (left to right) join Gene Turner (right) for talks on all manner of subjects relating to amateur astronomy at Rancho Hidalgo near Animas, New Mexico. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 1
    on Tue, Jun 29 2010

  • File: Ancient holes for food processing

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Gene Turner shows ancient holes used for food processing near Animas, New Mexico, June 28, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 2
    on Wed, Jun 30 2010

  • File: Ancient grinding holes

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher The Mimbres used the grinding holes for food processing some 1,000 years ago, near Animas, New Mexico, June 28, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 2
    on Wed, Jun 30 2010

  • File: Desert cactus

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher A lovely desert cactus stands along the trail at Rancho Hidalgo near Animas, New Mexico, June 28, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 2
    on Wed, Jun 30 2010

  • File: Desert scene

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Beautiful desert scenes near Animas, New Mexico, June 28, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 2
    on Wed, Jun 30 2010

  • File: Desert cacti

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Assorted cacti cover the ground near Animas, New Mexico, June 28, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 2
    on Wed, Jun 30 2010

  • File: Desert wildflower

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher A lone desert wildflower blooms in the desert near Animas, New Mexico, June 28, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 2
    on Wed, Jun 30 2010

  • File: Ancient petroglyphs

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher Eric Kopit, Corey Lee, and Rick Garrison of Celestron (left to right) pose underneath ancient petroglyphs in a cave near Animas, New Mexico, June 28, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 2
    on Wed, Jun 30 2010

  • File: Desert exploration

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher The Animas, New Mexico, terrain wasn’t always the easiest to navigate, but it was still beautiful to look at, June 28, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 2
    on Wed, Jun 30 2010

  • File: Diamondback rattlesnake

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher At Shakespeare Ghost Town, a diamondback rattlesnake greets us with a little warning, near Lordsburg, New Mexico, June 28, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 2
    on Wed, Jun 30 2010

  • File: Grant Hotel and Saloon

    David Eicher
    by David J. Eicher The Grant Hotel and Saloon at Shakespeare Ghost Town, hangout of many famous outlaws of the west, near Lordsburg, New Mexico, June 28, 2010. Related blog: On the Road: Post-ALCON Rancho Hidalgo, Day 2
    on Wed, Jun 30 2010
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