Observations are well underway
- October 5th, 2011
- By Paul Anthony Wilson
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Me with my astronomer face on.
Me pretending to do something useful in the NTT control room
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Observing in Chile with the New Technology Telescope
- September 30th, 2011
- By Paul Anthony Wilson
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General view of the La Silla observatory, as seen from the road that leads to the Las Campanas Observatory.
This week I will be travelling to Chile to observe with the New Technology Telescope (NTT). I plan to share my experiences here.
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Observational exoplanet astronomer studying the atmospheres of exoplanets. Interested in public outreach and conveying my interest in astronomy to others.
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