Hence now the familiar blue sky is back, providing some nice vistas all around, and making us ready to observe tonight...
Surprising Springer Snow...
It is not usual but yesterday (October, 14th) we got snow at the observatory, despite being in spring time. This weather event was powerful but short as it uses to be in this part of Chile : it lasted for less than 24 hours (in the Elqui Valley instead they just got some heavy rain).
Hence now the familiar blue sky is back, providing some nice vistas all around, and making us ready to observe tonight...
Above: the main entrance of the observatory - October 15th, 2015
Above: our surrounding landscape (due South) - October 15th, 2015
Above: main view of the Elqui Valley, taken from the road toward the observatory. The high limit for snow is clearly visible here - October 15th, 2015
Hence now the familiar blue sky is back, providing some nice vistas all around, and making us ready to observe tonight...