Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Martians


Our first ride this year up to Kitt Peak National Observatory. 12 miles and 3700 feet to the top. The Observatory operates 3 nighttime telescopes, 22 optical telescopes, and 2 radio telescopes. Odd looking telescopes everywhere.


heading up


catching rays at the top


this one is my favorite shape

always a telescope over your shoulder


snakes like telescopes too!


big telescope



field of 'scopes 




Monday, March 3, 2014

Snowstorms....

....elsewhere in the country (now ain't that a shame)

Meanwhile, here in Tucson:


































Er, I think you have a Smudge on your shoulder



New cat toy. Thanks, China


The best toys put 'em to sleep