Leonids 2000 : photo impressions Spain
DMS-members Hans Betlem et.al. observing the Leonids 2000


1. The expedition started at Autocaravan Expresse in Madrid. Wednesday, November 15, 2000. Target for the first day : Manzanares, about 200 km to the south. Investigations on the map how to cross the city of Madrid. From right to left : Steve Evans (UK), Jiri Borovicka (Czech Republic) and Hans Betlem (Netherlands)


2. Observing site Curica, South-East of Spain. November 17, 2000. The cold front has crossed the country and a cold wind from the North-West is carrying cold clear air. This image shows the view in eastern direction where we could see the radiant of the Leonids rising from the horizon (together with the 50% moon)


3. Motorhome and photographic equipment of station Curica. November 17, 2000. View in Northwestern direction.


4. Czech observer Rosta Stork is computing the aiming points for the video equipment. During the expedition the camper acted as mobile observatory and control center for all equipment. Unfortunately the heater on board failed after the first night making the stay rather uncomfortable.


5. 23 Canon T-70 cameras in operation from station Curica.


6. After a successful expedition both teams emptied a few bottles together to celebrate the success…


7. November 19, 2000. It's a long, long way home....



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