first of all I only have a general knowledge of astronomy
And yet you are going to Dome C?
Well, I'm doing atmosphere physics there (I already have at least 6 large experiments to run).
I'm actually a computer guy.

Amongst all your Googling, have you seen this FAQ?
http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/nature/
Yes, and I've been in contact with the author, but he's not running in the same league...
They hope to have funding for a 2m telecope at Dome C for 2006.
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Guillaume Dargaud
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