Early Spring Images
A lot has happened since my last picture post, both at Mars House and LJ land in general. My old college gf Sharon (who I haven't seen in over 25 years) came down from Springfield, VT for a visit during the last week of February. We went to the Atlanta Zoo (she used to be a zoo keeper for the Buffalo Zoo), some local parks and a weekend at the host hotel of AnachroCon 2012, where I was the science track director. She loved the alt history/steam punk theme and dressed as a 11th century Norse (Viking) woman. I was *supposed* to be an aging Viking Warrior - but couldn't get the ensemble together. So it was the return of the MAD Monk. *g*
OK, some pictures:
Mr. Blue Bird likes Southern Spring
A Few AnachroCon Pics
The awakenedwarrior, Sharon and a little friend.
Roman and Viking Era Armor
A Steam punk Elf
A "Victorian Era Star Party" - at AnachroCon
On Saturday evening, we (the astro club) setup several telescopes for general viewing. The Crescent Moon was close to Venus, and Jupiter was quite close - a nice triple conjunction. Around 50 to 60 convention goers observed the wonders of the heavens that night - much better than we get for Dragon*con.
Teddy Roosevelt looks at Jupiter..
Oh look - the Moon!
President Jefferson takes a peak..
Jefferson and Franklin wait for another view
A demonstration of CCD imaging is given to the crowd
A talk on the Mythos of the Ancient Sky
Yeah, it was a fun and crazy weekend. :-)
OK, some pictures:
Mr. Blue Bird likes Southern Spring
A Few AnachroCon Pics
The awakenedwarrior, Sharon and a little friend.
Roman and Viking Era Armor
A Steam punk Elf
A "Victorian Era Star Party" - at AnachroCon
On Saturday evening, we (the astro club) setup several telescopes for general viewing. The Crescent Moon was close to Venus, and Jupiter was quite close - a nice triple conjunction. Around 50 to 60 convention goers observed the wonders of the heavens that night - much better than we get for Dragon*con.
Teddy Roosevelt looks at Jupiter..
Oh look - the Moon!
President Jefferson takes a peak..
Jefferson and Franklin wait for another view
A demonstration of CCD imaging is given to the crowd
A talk on the Mythos of the Ancient Sky
Yeah, it was a fun and crazy weekend. :-)