Deo Gloria

Post-Easter 2003 Expedition

You are invited to join the post-Easter 2003 Expedition to the Kalahari semi-desert, North of Upington, to search for historic meteorite falls.

Dates: Saturday 26 April to Sunday 4^th May [or part thereof].

Volunteers who are prepared to assist with the search for meteorites are requested to contact the writer for further information. Those who would simply enjoy joining the expedition in order to observe from exceptionally dark skies are also welcome.

Note: while it may be possible to stay at or near a Bed ‘n Breakfast establishment, it may prove necessary to camp in remote area with no access to ablution facilities.

Volunteers need to be fit to walk the expected distances. No medical facilities will be available.

The timing is intended to fall between the cold of winter and the heat of summer, however, the week away could well see heat, cold, wind and rain.

Nights are usually cold, but clear, and telescopes for star viewing will be brought along. Note that electrical power is unlikely to be available on campsites.

Roads are usually suitable for ordinary sedan vehicles: bakkies or 4X4’s, while useful, should not be necessary.

For those able to come, there will be a workshop covering both procedure / logistics of the Expedition and Field Recognition of Meteorites to be held at the Observatory 18a Gill Street, Observatory, Johannesburg at 20:00 Friday 11 April 2003. We hope that some real meteorites will be available at the workshop.

This workshop will also provide a sample list of things to bring, including food, water, camping equipment, medicals etc. Meteorite hunting equipment will be available.

The Itinerary shown is subject to change.

Itinerary for Meteorite Hunters

Trevor Gould
083-212-8945
trevorg@transtel.co.za