We first visited New Mexico Skies on our way to Oklahoma during the summer of 2000. Mike and Lynn Rice had recently established their astronomy centered B&B, having come from Fairbanks, Alaska. We spent the night in one of the newly built log cabins and, along with another couple, viewed through one their telescopes in the evening. They graciously shared their knowledge of astronomy while serving us hot chocolate. Evert suggested that one of the clam shell domes might go well in our yard.
Although we have not visited New Mexico Skies again, we have kept track of their growth, which is amazing. They now have over 50 telescopes that are used remotely by people all over the world. They have fully staffed machine and electronics shops to repair and modify the telescopes. Additionally, they have a site in Moorook, South Australia for viewing the southern hemisphere. In addition to the many individuals that use their telescopes, such organizations as NASA, Cal Tech, Harvard, and other notable universities connect remotely to New Mexico Skies.
Although we have not visited New Mexico Skies again, we have kept track of their growth, which is amazing. They now have over 50 telescopes that are used remotely by people all over the world. They have fully staffed machine and electronics shops to repair and modify the telescopes. Additionally, they have a site in Moorook, South Australia for viewing the southern hemisphere. In addition to the many individuals that use their telescopes, such organizations as NASA, Cal Tech, Harvard, and other notable universities connect remotely to New Mexico Skies.