Deep, spectacular canyons, breathtaking vistas, remote
mountain villages and the cave-dwelling Tarahumara Indians—these
are all great reasons to join us on our Copper Canyon adventures. But
in this remote area of Mexico's Sierra Madres the sky itself adds another
incentive for making the journey.
Far from the lights of cities, the Sierra Madre nights are clear and
dark. Looking skyward, you can see wondrous sights—meteorites,
planets, stars and, on special occasions, some of the heavens' most spectacular
exhibitions.
During the spring of 1997, our Copper Canyon trips provided us perfect
sites for viewing the comet Hale-Bopp, called the comet of the century.
From vantage points along the canyon rim at Divisadero and Tejaban, and
from the bottom of the canyon in the little town of Batopilas, we enjoyed
spectacular views of this celestial visitor. One night after dinner we
gathered outside of our hotel to view the comet at its closest approach.
Many local citizens stopped to join us, and we ended up having an impromptu
comet party in the remote mountain village of Creel.
Back in May of 1994 there was a near total eclipse of the sun. As our
small group assembled along the canyon rim, I passed out the special
glasses which I brought for viewing the eclipse. As the light began to
fade, the local Tarahumara Indians came rushing to see what was happening
to the sun, and together we all watched this unforgettable event.
What other astronomical shows will we be treated to on future Copper
Canyon trips,? Another eclipse, another comet, a meteor shower, E.T.or
...?
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