Mt. Pinos, Nordic Base Station, in Los Padres National Forest, California

2005-05-11: The Nordic Base station and camping area at 8,300 feet.
The Nordic Base station and camping area at 8,300 feet

2005-05-11: Close-up of sign on roof of Nordic Base Station.
Close-up of sign on roof of Nordic Base Station.

2005-05-11: All else being equal, at this elevation the sky is very blue.
All else being equal, at this elevation the sky is very blue.

2005-05-11: My "campsite" at Nordic base station. Next to the rear of the car is a mount and tripod for astro- and time-lapse photography.
2005-05-11: Astronomy educator Bob Noss was also at the Base Station this evening testing his 25" Obsession reflecting telescope.
Astronomy educator Bob Voss was also at the Base Station this evening testing his 25" Obsession reflecting telescope.		 Another picture of Bob Voss with his 25-incher

Technical:

All images taken with Canon A80 digital camera. Shots were taken handheld; all controls on auto.

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