MINOR PLANET AMATEUR/PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP 2001

Some images of the meeting.
(Click on the individual photos for larger versions)



The Group Photo



Rob Whiteley (703 Catalina Sky Survey - CSS), Tim Spahr (MPC) and Jim Scotti (691 Spacewatch) enjoy the reception on Thursday night.


Derald Nye (Minor Planet Bulletin) and Gareth Williams (MPC) enjoy a break outside


Marianne Hamilton (Lunar & Planetary Lab - LPL) handled registration and other administrative matters.


Al Harris (JPL), Mark Trueblood (NOAO), banquet speaker James "The Amazing" Randi, Tim Hunter (651 Grasslands Obs.) and John Rogers (670 Camarillo) after the banquet.


Gareth Williams (MPC) presents James Randi with a copy of the citation for asteroid 3168 Randi.




Above photos by James McGaha



Photos below by Bill Holliday



Larry Weber demonstrating his autofocus routine by the pool.


The tour of the mirror lab.


Looking at the 8.6 meter mirror.


Bob Elliot gives a talk on how he got a free 20000, 24" telescope!


If you have other photos we could post please send them via email to: rhill@lpl.arizona.edu.