Variability of the Mid-IR Sky Summer visit
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Travel dates/times and other logistics
Specific Travel Plans
Peggy Piper Rich DeCoster |
arrive LAX 14:16 PDT on Thursday, 5-Aug on United 945 depart LAX 13:05 PDT on Monday, 9-Aug on United 116 |
Beth Thomas | TBD |
Students/Names (Sex) /Technology you are bringing
Teacher | Student | Student | |
Peggy Piper | Joey Romero (M) | Rebbecca Rosignolo (F) | PC, possible Mac |
Rich DeCoster | Aneesh Sehgal (M) | Alexander Antonow (M) | |
Beth Thomas | Drew Brennan (M) | Dallas Flemming (F) | PC or possible Mac |
Hotel - nights of Aug 5 - Aug 8
Quality Inn, 3321 E Colorado Blvd, (626) 796-9291, 2 queen beds, non-smoking room, complimentary breakfast, pool
Potential Freetime Activities
Point of Interest / Notes
Name | Notes |
Griffith Observatory | Closed on Mondays. Great view of Los Angeles and Hollywood sign. Very relevant and very awesome (I've heard)! Early reservations required! |
Huntington Gardens | In Pasadena - not far from Caltech. Will be packed on Thursday (free day but no tickets left). |
Venice Beach | One of a kind beach and boardwalk. |
Getty Museum | Free admission, no reservations required. Beautiful view. Closed on Mondays. Free parking on Saturday after 5PM and museum open until 9PM. |
Air and Space Museum | At the California Science Center. Open 10AM to 5PM. |
Universal City Walk | Live Music at 8PM and 9:15PM on Saturday. |
Mount Wilson Observatory | North of Pasadena. Located at an altitude of 5715ft. Over 1.5 hours drive unfortunately due to closed roads. |