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Yosemite '04
 
Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society's 2004 trip to Yosemite. 3 nights of observing at Glacier Point and three days of cooking and eating our own food...!
 

   


Don, looking for an elusive item
Vic making one of many cups of special coffee!
Vic and Don having fun, I think!
Vic was kind enough to lend me a tent
Off on a hike to Taft Point
Great view of El Capitan
Taft Point w/ El Capitan
Sitting on very much an overhanging rock
El Capitan w/ tiny tree
Richard Ozer's daughter prepares for our Star Party!
Don sets up his scope w/ a view of Half Dome
Chuck Smith and his tabletop Dobsonian
Sightseeing in the Valley, stopping at Wawona tunnel
The Awanee is still very attractive, even w/ lots of tourists!
Three Brothers north of the Awanee
Leaning Tower next to mostly dry Bridlevail Falls
The majestic monolith, Sentinel Rock
Vic at brunch, posing for the picture
Don cooking something ...
... edible, as it turns out!
Steve wears his motorcycle gear on a cold morning
The bear box is also our table
Once the food is packed away, it's time to go home!