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Originally Posted by barx1963
Hey Peter
Have been to the US a couple of times. Minimal astro stuff as I was with the SWMBO, but a couple of things.
The Air and Space Museum in DC is awesome. They have 2 sites, one on the mall and another out at Dulles airport I believe. You can easily spend a full day at the one in the mall so allow a couple of days if you want to do it properly.
The Mall in DC is full of museums, The Natural History and American History museums I can heartily recommend, both are excellent.
Yosemite is great, stunning scenery, but can get very busy.
How about Mt Wilson? If you have a few $$$ to spare you can book observing sessions on the 60" there, they are doing the same with the 100" but not sure when that starts.
Good luck with the plans
Malcolm
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Thanks Malcom,
Yes, I was aware that you need to spend a fair bit of time on the museums in Washington. As for Mt Wilson, I hadn't considered this and will add this to my list. However, I should be able to get some observing time at Lowell (through my past connection with Perth Observatory), but that remains to be seen, at this stage. If not, I will certainly look at Wilson (another pin in the map then)
But, to be fair, if I have any spare cash, at the time, I would love to take a flight on a P51D Mustang and B17 Flying Fortress at the Collings Foundation in Massachusetts. Bit costly, but would be well worth it.
Thanks for the suggestion, it is very much appreciated.
Cheers Peter