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March 16, 2005
Astronomy Geek's Dream Vacation
Here in Canada, we have a famous amateur astronomer, Jack Newton, who runs a Bed & Breakfast where he lets guests join him in his observatory for a personally guided tour of the night sky. Located in Osoyoos, British Columbia, this B & B is a unique and rare opportunity to explore the night sky, get some R & R, as well as meet one of the "stars" of amateur astronomy.
What could be a geekier vacation?
From an article in British Columbia Magazine...
"The roof-top observation dome is the centrepiece of the Observatory Bed and Breakfast in Osoyoos. Its large-aperture, computer-controlled telescope is mounted on 12-tonne concrete pier, anchored on bedrock to prevent movement, which extends 10.5 metres up through the house and into the dome. Guests climb the stairs each night to explore the heavens with Newton as their guide..."
Jack Newton's website is here. Be sure to check out his amazing photographs of celestial objects!
Posted by at March 16, 2005 01:26 PM