A walk in the mist

[Len Philpot]

Just got home from the Deep South Star Gaze, which is held in a nice rural setting. Being an astronomy gathering, you know there was gonna be mist and clouds, right??

 

[Gary R. Smith]

At least you got a good shot walking to the site.

 

[Len Philpot]

There were some clear nighttime hours. We were there for five nights, so it's rare to be totally clouded-out. Lots of high cirrus. Since a significant portion of the attendees have been attending for years, it's also a gathering of old friends which is enjoyable. The site (Feliciana Retreat and Conference Center) is a 200+ acre / 81 hectare facility with cabins / cottages, a lodge with dining and meeting rooms, a small lake, climbing wall, zipline, etc., etc. It's in a slightly rolling pine-covered area of Louisiana about 50 miles north of Baton Rouge. It's a pleasant place, all in all.

 

[Beth Anthony]

old loosieann, i had a cousin living in covington. i love how you took a beautiful skyless photo during the astro gathering, gorgeous view. were you there during the aurora?

 

[Len Philpot]

No, the aurora was the previous week. I was apparently unaware of it and slept through the best display at home.