Expert: Ed - 9/16/2005

Question
Dear

I was reading a book called "Astrophysical Techniques" when I came across this:

"It is well-known phenomenon to astronomers that the best observing conditions at any site occur immediately prior to the final decision to place a telescope there!
Thus not all sites have fulfilled their expectations."

Do you know of any examples where this occurred?

Cheers
Leila

Answer
Leila,
I'm not going to be very helpful with this.  Try asking someone with lots of real experience working with big telescopes, someone who is more "in the loop."  They're likely to be "up" on insider humor, along the lines of the Murphy's Law scenario you describe.

On AllExperts, you might want to try Stephen Russo.
http://www.allexperts.com/displayExpert.asp?Expert=33471

Keep Looking Up!
--Ed