TITLE: GCN GRB OBSERVATION REPORT NUMBER: 1988 SUBJECT: GRB 030329 follow-up DATE: 03/03/29 14:15:40 GMT FROM: Paul Price at RSAA, ANU P.A. Price (RSAA, ANU) reports: Identification of the afterglow of GRB 030329 was performed through clouds, with thunderstorms surrounding the mountain. Consequently, it will not be possible to obtain a spectrum of this bright afterglow from Australia. Perth observatory is also experiencing thunderstorms. We encourage observations by Northern observatories to track the afterglow lightcurve.