Light posting for a bit...

Packing, then coverslipping the last slides of the year, then flying on a jetplane just long enough for my muscles to knot up, then setting up a brand new wireless pod hitherto known as "Coeruleus Europe."

Until I'm back online, a little birdie told me that there'll be more serious sciencey stuff posted by a dude called "heinrich" here later on today.

And, to keep folks busy beyond that, check out these cool Hubble photos.

Added: check out these two videos produced by Gary at Northwest Skysports:

Steens Mountain soaring:



And, Alvord Desert landing: