Hello Steve Bell; Yes, when Tom Polakis arrived at Sentinel he said that a peek at the weather map before he left the house showed the only location in North America that was cloud free was right where we were standing. I am perfectly clear how lucky we are. Here's hoping you get a break in the clouds, soon; Steve Coe Author "Deep Sky Observing--The Astronomical Tourist" Saguaro Astronomy Club website www.saguaroastro.org -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.