Other links on the subject here and here.   Ironically, one of the comments says that a road near where the picture was taken was named Monte Vista.

I know that on a clear day (which is rare here) you can see Mt. Whitney from the bluffs.  You have to know what you are looking for, but you can see it. 

In other sighting news, has anyone seen Comet Lulin yet?

MP

I've seen Mt, Whitney fron the bluffs~ this has me perplexed...

As to Lulin, this midnight and the 23 rd ( when it will be 2 degree's south of Saturn) are supposed to be good nights to see it~ out in dark rural areas. It sheds enough water to fill an Olympic sized pool every 15 min.!

I have heard the My Whitney from teh bluffs thing before, but I have to say I am skeptical. At a distance of about 150 miles from here, and with at least one 9,000 foot peak between us(not to mention the curvature of the earth), I dunno. I'd have to see a pic taken by someone who does know what to look for.

Also, speaking of astronomy, in March, the earth will be positioned looking out of the plane of the Milky Way, thus opening up views of the major galaxy clusters visible in this hemisphere. My nephew and I are planning viewing trips to dark areas with our 8" scopes, which keep us at the limit of galaxy cluster viewing, but it should be a good challenge.

I've seen the top of Mt Whiney from the  ranch above Tehachapi.   On a very clear day that is

I guess Sarah and I have something in common.