Ok
Since I have been involved in site testing for big scopes i can tell you
this

the decisions are very political, and not necessarily got anything to do
with seeing
perhaps water vapor for ir - but not seeing...

why

cos most science is done via spectrograph rather than imaging...

another thing - If you can PROVE that someone is faking it then speak up
and present your evidence scientifically and without rancour

other wise shut your guts


"Mike" wrote in message
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Altitude (within reason) isn't that big a factor in seeing.


Oh Ok, thats why they spend millions on getting above the clouds and
building the likes of Keck.