SOPHIA Flying and Observing Out of Christchurch, NZ for Winter

So we did not get fanfare and fireworks for July 4th; however, I came across this spectacular fun fact that might make up for things.

The Stratosphereic Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is here in Christchurch for the next few weeks!

Sweet dreams under beautiful, clear, NASA-photo worthy skies, Meryl